Syaza Shukri
Amid political change and occasional controversy, Malay youth continue to hold the rulers and the royal institution in high regard. It is imperative to understand the reasons.
Joanne Lin
Ahead of the ASEAN-UK Ministerial Meeting this month, Joanne Lin looks at how the new Labour Government will prioritise ASEAN and the region in its foreign policy.
Mohd Faizal Musa
An important bill that will affect the selection of future religious advisers for Malaysia’s Federal Territories awaits passage into law. Will the government be able to push it through despite its critics?
Julio S. Amador III|Deryk Baladjay
The Philippines’ outdated legal framework is unable to meet the new concerns posed by the large scale entry of Chinese technologies. The country’s institutions need to be resilient from foreign influence while accommodating investments that can bolster its digital push.
Marites Dañguilan Vitug|Camille Elemia
The Second Thomas Shoal is the centre of attention in the standoff between China and the Philippines. But there are three other features in the South China Sea that warrant examination.
Khairy Jamaluddin
Pakatan Harapan’s recent loss in a Penang by-election should give it some grounds for introspection.
John Lee
China’s progress up the technological ladder will impact Southeast Asian economies.
Hal Hill|Brett Inder
Having enjoyed 25 years as an independent entity, Timor Leste has a lot to celebrate. But there are major economic challenges.
Nguyen Thanh Giang|Le Hong Hiep
There is a Russian-Vietnamese plan to bring the learning of Russian back to Vietnamese schools. But the reality is that English and Chinese are the most popular languages in the country.
Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana|Gunardi Endro|Siwage Dharma Negara
Public expectations for corruption eradication will never be met unless fundamental reforms are implemented within Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and other law enforcement agencies, including the National Police and the Attorney General’s Office. Also needed are curbs on the cosy relationships between politicians and big business.