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Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in The Straits Times: “PAP gives glimpse of younger faces at convention”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 19 November 2017.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Seminar on Japan’s Soft Power and ASEAN-Japan Relations

 

Japan’s efforts at projecting its “soft power” in Southeast Asia has reaped rewards in economic terms as well as in sowing goodwill between Japan and ASEAN, but more can be done to ensure accessibility of Japanese content to Southeast Asian audiences. This was the overarching message from the seminar on “Japan’s Soft Power and ASEAN-Japan Relations”.

 

Seminar on ASEAN and Southeast Asia’s Relations with China: Moving with the Times

 

The seminar on “ASEAN and Southeast Asia’s Relations with China : Moving with the Times” was held on 17 November 2017 at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted The ASEAN Post: “ASEAN, Japan stronger together”

 

This article was published by The ASEAN Post on 21 November 2017.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Seminar on Is UMNO in trouble in Johor?

 

Many are predicting that the period between February to May 2018 is the most likely time.  As political parties prepare for GE14, the dynamics among Malaysia’s Malay political parties are becoming more heated, especially with the recent birth of two new contenders. 

 

“Trump’s vanishing act: a metaphor for the US in Asia?” – An Op-Ed by Tang Siew Mun in South China Morning Post

 

This article was published by South China Morning Post on 19 November 2017.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in The Straits Times: “Tax increase ‘must be handled with caution'”

 

This article was published in The Straits Times on 21 November 2017.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Tang Siew Mun interviewed by Mediacorp FOCUS: “特朗普首访东南亚” Trump’s first visit to Southeast Asia

 

This interview was first broadcasted by Mediacorp Channel 8 on 16 November 2017.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

ISEAS mentioned in The Straits Times: “Good relations with Asean central to China, say visiting Chinese scholars”

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 17 November 2017.

The Chinese Scholars, Dr Zhu Feng and Dr Xue Li were speaking at a seminar organised by ISEAS on 17 November, titled “ASEAN and Southeast Asia relations with China”.

 

ISEAS’ Johor survey in the news

 

The study, a follow-up of a study in 2013, was commissioned by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and conducted by the Merdeka Center between May and June 2017. Respondents consisted of Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above who resided in Johor. They were selected through random stratified sampling across district of residence, controlled by quota for ethnicity, age and gender.  For more information on the survey, click here. 

More details on the results of the survey can be found in ISEAS publications: –

  1. Trends in Southeast Asia 2017/20: The 2017 Johor Survey: Selected Findings
  2. 2017/84 Johor Survey 2017: Views on Identity, Education and the Johor Royal Family
  3. 2017/83 Johor Survey 2017: Attitudes Towards Islam, Governance And The Sultan
  4. 2017/82 Johor Survey 2017: Johorean Views on Iskandar Malaysia and Investments in Johor