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.
Articles
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.
Indonesia’s “Emergency Warning” Movement Against Jokowi’s Political Dynasty
Ika Ningtyas|Nuurrianti Jalli
Virtual and physical resistance to the ruling elite’s attempts to trample on democracy last week in Indonesia became a powerful reminder of how social media can be a force multiplier in democracy.
Mahkota By-election in Johor: Far-reaching Consequences for Government
Adib Zalkapli
The upcoming by-election in central Johor will have significant consequences for the unity government comprising Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional.
South-South Solidarity in Southeast Asia
Grace Stanhope
Intra-regional aid in Southeast Asia could become a viable alternative for states seeking to assert their independence and engage with sources outside the Global North.
Dynastic Politics Provokes Nationwide Demonstrations
Max Lane
There are growing perceptions that President Joko Widodo is seeking to build a political dynasty at the expense of democracy.