Mainland Chinese Muslims in Malaysia: Cultural Diversity within a Specific Islamic Framework
James Chai
Muslim influence from China is rising in Malaysia, but it can only operate within limits proscribed by Malay Muslims who prefer the status quo.
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After Langkasuka Project Failure, Sanusi Takes Another Punt at Penang
Amrita Malhi
Kedah’s Chief Minister Sanusi Nor has sought to blame his state’s current financial woes on historical wrongs that need to be righted. But he has other motivations too.
Philippines’ Car-Centric Society: Time to Switch Lanes
JC Punongbayan
Metro Manila’s road congestion woes can be solved. But they have been hampered by slow implementation and weak political will.
Arakan Army’s Victory 2.0 in Myanmar: A New Order for Rakhine?
Kyaw Htet Aung
The Arakan Army’s recent victories in Rakhine have significant implications for the state and the country.
A Possible Blueprint for ASEAN’s 2025 Climate Finance Strategy
Kevin Zongzhe Li
The region has a chance to rely on tools like blended finance to power its green transition. The time to act, however, is running out.
The Flawed Approach of Cambodia’s Cryptocurrency Ban
Brandon Tan Jun Wen
Cambodia’s ban on overseas cryptocurrency exchange websites is well-intentioned, but it ignores more systemic issues.
Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2024: Advancing Regional Economic Integration, Connectivity and Resilience
Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy
Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy evaluates how the key achievements of Lao PDR’s ASEAN chairmanship contributed to the region’s resilience and unity.
Beyond Democracy’s Return: Jakarta’s Gubernatorial Election and the Mutation of Toxic Alliances
Rendy Pahrun Wadipalapa
The background manoeuvring by various parties in Jakarta’s 2024 gubernatorial elections foreshadows similarly complex play with 2029’s presidential race in mind. For some players, today’s loss might be tomorrow’s gain.
Big Data, Bigger Debate: Malaysia’s PADU System and the Future of Digital Governance
Nuurrianti Jalli
Public reactions to Malaysia’s Central Database Hub (PADU), particularly on social media platforms like Reddit, reveal widespread concerns about data security, government transparency, and the system’s capabilities. The PADU initiative highlights the need for robust data protection measures, clear communication, and strong legal frameworks to build public trust.
Preparing the ASEAN Economic Community for a Securitised World
Julia Tijaja|Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan
To prepare for the ratcheting up of geoeconomic tensions, ASEAN members should seek strength in numbers and look to their own community to navigate difficult terrain in the coming years.