Parti Islam Se-Malaysia’s (PAS) Outreach to Non-Muslims and Its Contradictions
Syaza Shukri
Actions will speak louder than words for the party that wishes to dominate the next government in a multiracial Malaysia.
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Is Vietnam Headed for a Property Market Crisis?
Le Hong Hiep
There are many factors behind Vietnam’s red-hot property market, with loose monetary policy playing a central role. However, the government is reluctant to tighten it due to both political and economic reasons.
Trump’s Tariffs and China’s Subsidies: Southeast Asia Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Deasy Pane
Despite the US’ Liberation Day tariffs, exports from many countries continue to be sustained. In particular, China’s exports to Southeast Asia continue to grow, thanks to market orientation and state subsidies.
One Piece Flag, Multiple Protests
Eugene Mark|Panarat Anamwathana
Political symbols used in recent protests in Indonesia have underscored a paradox: the more authorities tried to diminish their use, the more power they derived.
The Gender Dimension in ASEAN–Canada Relations: A Beacon of Hope
Mutiara Indriani|Bernadette P. Resurrección|Cynthia Couette
ASEAN and Canada should seize the present opportunity to champion democracy and gender equity — and to follow through with meaningful action.
Social Media and Southeast Asian Youth’s Solidarity Beyond Borders
Panarat Anamwathana|Iim Halimatusa’diyah
The ingenuity of Southeast Asian youth in sending food and aid through delivery applications to support protestors in recent Indonesian demonstrations underscores their desire for solidarity in a digital age. Their actions may shift our region’s collective conscience.
Political Hurdles in Malaysia’s Vape Ban Plans
Adib Zalkapli
It is uncertain if Malaysia will succeed in banning vapes, given the politics behind the issue.
Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice?
Khairy Jamaluddin
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malaysia’s political parties are seeking to anoint their respective prime ministerial candidates. This obsession risks missing the forest for the trees.
‘Pride’ and Online Prejudice: Not All Aboard Malaysia’s Keretapi Sarong (Sarong Train)
Sharifah Afra Alatas
What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country.
Anutin’s Hybrid Cabinet: Compromise and Control in Thai Politics
Natchapat Amorngul|Suthikarn Meechan
The new Thai Cabinet does not mark a political transformation. Rather, it is a managed bargain that safeguards the conservative order.