Articles

8 Sep 2022

Moving Southeast Asia’s Climate Needle: One Thread at a Time

Sharon Seah|Melinda Martinus

Southeast Asia remains deeply concerned about the effects of climate change, but commitment and enthusiasm for practical action vary.

8 Sep 2022

How Platform Drivers in Indonesia Are Being Taken for a Ride

Arif Novianto

A proposed increase in fares for ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia has been opposed by various parties. This has led to the normalisation of unsustainably low earnings for such drivers.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Labour Rights

7 Sep 2022

Malaysia’s 15th General Election: Considering the Chessboard

Liew Chin Tong|Dzulkefly Ahmad

Pakatan Harapan has to win at least 80 seats in peninsular Malaysia in order to safeguard Malaysian democracy and move the country forward.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

7 Sep 2022

ASEAN and Taiwan: Cooperation Opportunities amid Diplomatic Constraints

Melinda Martinus

While there are risks involved in pursuing deeper cooperation with Taiwan beyond trade and economics, ASEAN should not shy away from exploring possibilities even while abiding by the 'One China' policy.

ASEAN Asean Trade Economic Development Foreign Direct Investment Taiwan

6 Sep 2022

The Najib Verdict: Judges Made Their Mark, But Will It Last?

Lee Hwok-Aun

The Federal Court’s upholding of the conviction of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has restored confidence in the key national institution. But the country’s democracy faces stern challenges ahead.

Corruption Malaysia Malaysian Politics

5 Sep 2022

Prayut’s Suspension: The Authoritarian System Behind the Thai Premier

Michael J. Montesano

Questions about the political fate of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha serve as a distraction. It is more important to understand the post-2014 authoritarian system that supports Prayut.

Thai Military Thai Politics Thailand

5 Sep 2022

Indonesia’s New Criminal Code: The Political Establishment Versus Civil Society, Again

Max Lane

While public opposition to Indonesia’s proposed revision to its Criminal Code has stalled its passage in parliament, the conservative political establishment looks set to have the upper hand unless the bill’s critics can turn the tide with louder protests.

Civil Society Indonesia Indonesian Politics

2 Sep 2022

Malaysia’s Multi-coalition Platter Spices Up Talk of Fragmented Parliament

Norshahril Saat

Whenever the next Malaysian general elections are held, voters will be in for a bumpier ride as coalition politics lead to more uncertainty about how the next government will shape up.

Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics

1 Sep 2022

Has ASEAN Lost its Appeal to the United Kingdom?

Joanne Lin

The race for the leadership of the Conservative Party has thrown up few clues about London’s approach to ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific. Whoever wins, there is reason to believe that the United Kingdom will retain its strong institutional ties to the region.

ASEAN United Kingdom