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“Transforming Proton: Can Geely Do It and At What Costs?” by Tham Siew Yean

 

2017/61, 23 October 2017

The sale of Proton to Geely in 2017 marks another new attempt to transform Proton from a lagging national car company to a global player. The appointment of Dr. Li Chunrong as the new CEO of Proton at end September is an important shift towards this new path as he comes with significant credentials from the auto industry.

 

Francis Hutchinson and Norshahril Saat quoted in The Straits Times: “Johor – The jewel in the political crown”

 

This article was first published by The Straits Times on 23 October 2017.

Dr Francis Hutchinson is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Malaysia Studies Programme, and Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Wan Saiful Wan Jan quoted in The Malaysian Insight: “Malay voters more concerned about their political position, says expert”

 

This article was first published by The Malaysian Insight on 21 October 2017.

Mr Wan Saiful Wan Jan is Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in TODAY: “Malaysian police’s blunders, transgressions due to lack of reforms, say analysts”

 

This article was first published in TODAY on 21 October 2017.

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

 

Vannarith Chheang quoted in Khmer Times: “CNRP’s commune positions hang in the balance”

 

This article was first published by Khmer Times on 17 October 2017.

Dr Vannarith Chheang is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. 

 

Serina Rahman quoted in The Mothership: “Here’s how Johor’s royals use football success to strengthen the Bangsa Johor identity”

 

This article was published by The Mothership on 13 October 2017, based on ISEAS Perspective 2017/75 The JDT FC (Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club) and the Success of Bangsa Johor.

Dr Serina Rahman is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

Lecture on “Ancient Medical Industries in Cambodia and the 2017 NSC Archaeological Field School”

 

Since 2011, the NSC Archaeological Field School has worked with regional partners to train participants from East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries in archaeology and its related fields. Field Schools consist of a research project and training components with funding provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore.

 

“Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim FC And Success Of Bangsa Johor – Analysis” – An Op-Ed by Serina Rahman in Eurasia Review

 

This article was adapted from ISEAS Perspective 2017/75 The JDT FC (Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club) and the Success of Bangsa Johor and published by Eurasia Review on 16 October 2017.

Dr Serina Rahman is Visiting Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

“Moscow, Beijing and the South China Sea Dispute: Convergence and Divergence” – An Op-Ed by Ian Storey in China-US Focus

 

This article was first published by China-US Focus on 19 October 2017.

Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

“Anies Baswedan Takes Top Jakarta Office Amidst Controversy Over Pribumi Comments” by Charlotte Setijadi

 

2017/60, 20 October 2017

On 16 October 2017, Anies Baswedan was sworn in as Jakarta’s new governor at a high-profile swearing-in ceremony. Along with his Deputy Sandiaga Uno, Baswedan won a religiously and racially charged Jakarta election that ultimately saw former ethnic Chinese Christian incumbent governor Basuki ‘Ahok’ Tjahaja Purnama sent to jail for two years under the charge of blasphemy against Islam. Backed by hardline Muslim groups such as the Islamic Defenders’ Front (FPI), as well as Jokowi opponent Prabowo Subianto and his Gerindra party, Baswedan and Uno’s victory alarmed Indonesia’s moderates and progressives who are concerned that politics at the nation’s capital will now take a more conservative and xenophobic turn.