22 Oct 2021 The Twelfth Malaysia Plan: Time for a Reset? Lee Hwok-Aun The 12th Malaysia Plan, a key planning document for the country's development, has been expedited through Parliament with no debate. The process of formulating the plan needs a reset. Economic Development Malaysia Malaysian Economy Malaysian Politics
22 Oct 2021 Automating Dissent with Hashtags: from #Kitajagakita to #Benderahitam Clarissa Ai Ling Lee In Malaysia, even an innocuous hashtag can be sidelined and overwhelmed by other octothorps. In the case of #kitajagakita, it played a part in the falling from grace of the country’s eighth premier. Malaysia Malaysian Politics Social Media Technology
19 Oct 2021 ASEAN Snubs the State Administration Council (For Now) Moe Thuzar ASEAN's decision to allow only a 'non-political' representative from Myanmar is a blow to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's bid to gain recognition at the grouping's high table. The question here is how long ASEAN can maintain unity and stay the course. ASEAN ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting ASEAN Unity Myanmar Myanmar Military
18 Oct 2021 Vietnam’s Economic Reopening: Finding the Right Balance Tuan Ho As Vietnam slowly eases social restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the challenge is to find the right balance between opening up the economy and protecting the health of the people. COVID-19 Vietnam Vietnamese Economy
14 Oct 2021 The Curious Case of Attacks Against Muslim Figures A'an Suryana It is unlikely that a string of attacks against Muslim figures in Indonesia was orchestrated. The attacks could have been hyped by a populace sensitive to the idea of Muslim figures being subjected to violence. Indonesia Religion Religious Intolerance
14 Oct 2021 North Natuna Sea: Indonesia Needs More Than a Military Strategy Aristyo Rizka Darmawan To deter Chinese activities in the North Natuna Sea, Indonesia needs to complement its military assets in the area with a strong civilian presence. China-Indonesia Relations Indonesia South China Sea
13 Oct 2021 Slammed by The Delta “Force”: Turns In The Covid-19 Wars In Southeast Asia Choi Shing Kwok Nearly two years into the Covid-19 pandemic, Southeast Asian countries have realised that they must continually adapt their strategies to stay ahead of the game. COVID-19 Health Southeast Asia
13 Oct 2021 Southeast Asians Weigh In On Climate Issues Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus|Qiu Jiahui A climate outlook survey conducted by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute shows that Southeast Asians expect their government to exert more effort in addressing the issue. Climate Change Environment Southeast Asia
12 Oct 2021 PDI-P’s Presidential Nominee Race Will Shape Future Alliances Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Norshahril Saat The current internal struggle within the PDI-P to determine the party's 2024 presidential nominee will have a significant bearing on how broader political alliances will shape up thereafter. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
12 Oct 2021 Malacca’s Political Crisis: A Microcosm of Fragmented Malay Political Alignments Norshahril Saat The collapse of the UMNO-led state government in Malacca throws up many questions about the ensuing feud between UMNO and Bersatu. Bersatu Malaysia Malaysian Politics UMNO
