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- No. 17: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
- No. 25: Khairy Jamaluddin, Visiting Senior Fellow
- No. 29: Aries Arugay, Visiting Fellow
- No. 32: Norshahril Saat, Senior Fellow
- No. 36: ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
- No. 39: Joanne Lin, Lead Researcher
- No. 40: Kevin Zhang, Senior Research Officer, and Napon Jatusripitak, Visiting Fellow
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East/South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Others
Cambodia
1. Cambodia’s Hun Sen Uses Red Tape to Ensure a Risk-free Election
David Whitehouse
Diplomat, 13 May 2023
Indonesia
2. Analysis: Prabowo: The one to beat in 2024, for now
Tenggara Strategics
Jakarta Post, 15 May 2023
3. Choosing the right running mate for the 2024 presidential election
Pahrun Wadipalapa
Jakarta Post, 15 May 2023
4. Politik identitas tidak akan laku dalam Pemilu 2024, tapi paslon tetap akan siapkan strategi ini [Identity politics will not work in the 2024 election, but candidates will still prepare this strategy]
Nurul Fitri Ramadhani, Politics + Society Editor, The Conversation Indonesia
Conversation, 14 May 2023
5. KPU yields to demands to restore women’s representation rule
Dio Suhenda
Jakarta Post, 14 May 2023
6. Nasib Ekonomi Umat Islam: Keresahan Jusuf Kalla dan Ciputra [The Economic Fate of Muslims: Jusuf Kalla and Ciputra’s Anxiety]
Anwar Abbas, Ketua PP Muhammadiyah dan Wakil Ketua Umum MUI
Republika, 14 May 2023
7. Ganjar Becomes Lone Gainer as Support for Prabowo, Anies Falls: SMRC
Stevani Wijaya
Jakarta Globe, 13 May 2023
8. As Indonesia marks 25 years since Reformasi, is democracy unravelling under Jokowi?
Resty Woro Yuniar
South China Morning Post, 13 May 2023
9. Ganjar’s platform will be heavy on defense, diplomacy: Hasto
Jakarta Post, 12 May 2023
Laos
10. Laos, China launch joint ‘Friendship Shield’ military exercises in Laos
Radio Free Asia, 12 May 2023
Malaysia
11. Commentary: Anwar faces political tricky situation in tackling migrant labour issues
Leslie Lopez
Channel News Asia, 15 May 2023
12. Unity govt’s deeds will win over young PH voters, says assemblyman
Rex Tan
Free Malaysia Today, 15 May 2023
13. Govt going overboard with political appointments?
Norhayati Sharuddin
Malaysia Now, 15 May 2023
14. ‘Once foes, now friends’: Malaysia’s ruling alliance in show of unity ahead of state polls
Hazlin Hassan, Malaysia Correspondent
Straits Times, 15 May 2023
15. Konvensyen tentukan jangka hayat Kerajaan Perpaduan [Convention will determine lifespan of Unity Government]
Mujibu Abd Muis adalah Pensyarah Kanan Sains Politik, Fakulti Sains Pentadbiran & Pengajian Polisi, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Berita Harian, 14 May 2023
16. 5-point pledge on better govt for people’s benefit
Free Malaysia Today, 14 May 2023
17. Leon Comber, former SB officer and author, dies at 102
Free Malaysia Today, 14 May 2023
18. Zahid: If we back Anwar, Madani govt can go beyond GE16
Malaysiakini, 14 May 2023
19. Kejatuhan Umno pengajaran kepada politik Malaysia [The fall of Umno is a lesson for Malaysian politics]
Mohd Azizi Jaeh
Malaysian Insight, 14 May 2023
20. PM’s commitment to MA63 lights way for Sabah, Sarawak, Jeffery Kitingan says
Malaysian Insight, 14 May 2023
21. Could PAS join the unity government?
Murray Hunter
MySinchew, 14 May 2023
22. Dominasi parti politik Melayu bertukar tangan? [Domination of Malay political parties changing hands?]
Fakhrurrazi Rashid
Malaysian Insight, 13 May 2023
23. A real plot or just hot air?
JOCELINE TAN
Star, 13 May 2023
24. Malaysia’s 5G Rollout Enmeshed in Big Power Rivalry
Dennis Ignatius
Asia Sentinel, 12 May 2023
25. Percubaan tumbangkan Kerajaan Perpaduan tidak akan berhasil: KJ [The attempt to overthrow the Unity Government will not succeed: KJ]
RUZAINI RASHID
Berita Mediacorp, 12 May 2023
Myanmar
26. Pa-O Council Blames Myanmar Junta Allies for Attack on Diplomatic Convoy
Irrawaddy, 13 May 2023
27. Rohingya must stay at camps despite approaching cyclone, Bangladesh govt says
Ahammad Foyez
Radio Free Asia, 13 May 2023
28. Myanmar Junta Chief Orders Restrictions on Imports of Overseas Goods
HEIN HTOO ZAN
Irrawaddy, 12 May 2023
Philippines
29. Philippines’ new military deal with US: Will it tilt power balance in South China Sea?
Neo Chai Chi & Daniel Heng
Channel News Asia, 14 May 2023
30. IMF Staff Concludes Visit to the Philippines
IMF News, 12 May 2023
31. Top Duterte critic’s acquittal pushes back on revenge politics in the Philippines
Raul Dancel
Straits Times, 12 May 2023
Singapore
32. Dr Norshahril Saat diiktiraf dengan Anugerah Bawean Teladan [Dr Norshahril Saat was recognized with the Exemplary Achievement Award]
NUR ARINA AHMAD ANIS
Berita Mediacorp, 13 May 2023
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
33. What the invasion of Ukraine means for unity in Southeast Asia
Shakthi De Silva
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 15 May 2023
34. Insurgents, drugs – and tourists: ‘dangerous places’ at the Malaysia-Thailand border
Hadi Azmi
South China Morning Post, 14 May 2023
35. 东南亚的“民主困境” [Southeast Asia’s “Democracy Dilemma”]
王昭晖
星洲网, 14 May 2023
36. Bisakah ASEAN menyelesaikan konflik di Myanmar? [Can ASEAN resolve the conflict in Myanmar?]
Berita Utama, 13 May 2023
37. India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Diplomat, 13 May 2023
38. Focus for Asean should be on implementing Myanmar peace plan: Experts
Straits Times, 13 May 2023
39. Cambodia and Thailand’s Cultural Rivalry Has Serious Implications
Sokvy Rim
Diplomat, 12 May 2023
40. The curious case of divergence between Malaysia’s and Thai youths
Kevin Zhang and Napon Jatusripitak
Jakarta Post, 12 May 2023
Asia Pacific
33. What the invasion of Ukraine means for unity in Southeast Asia
Shakthi De Silva
Australian Strategic Policy Institute, 15 May 2023
34. Insurgents, drugs – and tourists: ‘dangerous places’ at the Malaysia-Thailand border
Hadi Azmi
South China Morning Post, 14 May 2023
35. 东南亚的“民主困境” [Southeast Asia’s “Democracy Dilemma”]
王昭晖
星洲网, 14 May 2023
36. Bisakah ASEAN menyelesaikan konflik di Myanmar? [Can ASEAN resolve the conflict in Myanmar?]
Berita Utama, 13 May 2023
37. India, ASEAN Hold First Maritime Exercises
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Diplomat, 13 May 2023
38. Focus for Asean should be on implementing Myanmar peace plan: Experts
Straits Times, 13 May 2023
39. Cambodia and Thailand’s Cultural Rivalry Has Serious Implications
Sokvy Rim
Diplomat, 12 May 2023
40. The curious case of divergence between Malaysia’s and Thai youths
Kevin Zhang and Napon Jatusripitak
Jakarta Post, 12 May 2023
East/South China Sea
44. Philippines places buoys in parts of South China Sea to assert sovereignty
Channel News Asia, 14 May 2023
Climate Change/Environment
45. From palm oil waste to cellulosic ethanol: Indonesia’s opportunity (commentary)
Tenny Kristiana
Mongabay, 12 May 2023
46. China’s CO2 emissions hit record in first quarter, report says
Subel Rai Bhandari
Radio Free Asia, 12 May 2023
Others
Media, Technology & Society
47. Battling bots in politics: The new challenges posed by AI-enabled disinformation
Bhagyashree Garekar, Foreign Editor
Straits Times, 15 May 2023
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