This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by SCMP on 15 June 2024.
Dr A’an Suryana is Visiting Fellow, while Dr Norshahril Saat is Senior Fellow and Coordinator, Regional Social and Cultural Studies Programme, with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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