China’s Education Outreach in Malaysia: Need for Tact and Trust
Peter T. C. Chang
China’s outreach into Malaysia’s education sector needs to be mindful of the country’s delicate social fabric.
Articles
Golkar’s Takeover and the Waning of Joko Widodo’s Power
Made Supriatma
Less than two months before stepping down, the outgoing president of Indonesia’s plans to hang onto power are at risk of unravelling. What is worse, his previously sky-high popularity is also starting to fray.
The Waning of Malaysia’s Green Wave? Too Early to Call
Syaza Shukri
The Green Wave in Malaysia might have subsided somewhat but it is still alive.
China Strengthens Higher Educational Ties with Southeast Asian Nations
Xue Song|Brice Tseen Fu Lee
In higher education, China and Southeast Asia enjoy a symbiotic relationship.
Run For Their Money: Unequal Constituency Development Funds in Malaysia
Tricia Yeoh
Malaysia should consider a Constituency Development Act which would lay out the roles and responsibilities for disbursing constituency development funds to MPs.
The Vital Role of Nutrition in Climate Resilience and Food Security in Southeast Asia
Elyssa Kaur Ludher|Miriam Romero
Southeast Asia is well-known for its culinary diversity and delights, but while its population’s food security and nutrition have improved over the decades, it is still a region that has relatively high malnutrition – in the form of both under- and over-nutrition.
The Rise and Challenges of Sustainable Fashion in Southeast Asia
Damon Chee
Damon Chee explores the growing demand for sustainable fashion and the hurdles preventing it from becoming a viable alternative to fast fashion in Southeast Asia.
Should Southeast Asia Jump on the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Industrial Hub Bandwagon?
Christopher Len
Though major economies are prioritising low-carbon hydrogen industrial hubs in their drive towards net-zero targets, Southeast Asia and ASEAN have unique factors to consider before doing the same.
Malaysia and the South China Sea Dispute: A Sea Change Under Prime Minister Anwar?
Ian Storey
Malaysia’s position on the South China Sea dispute vis-à-vis China has remained remarkably consistent.
Can National Parties Outshine Local Champions in Sabah?
Arnold Puyok
National parties exert a pull on pragmatic Sabah voters under complex circumstances, which is hard for local parties to contend with.