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Author Archives: yeosiewhan

Indonesia’s Party Cartel System and the New ‘People’s Movement Party’

Sahri Hamid (in orange shirt with hand raised), Chairman of the People’s Movement Party (Partai Gerakan Rakyat), and honorary member, Anies Baswedan (in blue shirt). (Screengrab from Gerakan Rakyat / Youtube)

There’s potentially a new party in town, if it’s not nipped in the bud before the next elections in Indonesia.

Posted byyeosiewhan26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Indonesia, Indonesian Elections, Indonesian Politics

Myanmar’s Foreign Exchange Shortages Have Eased, But Challenges Remain

Employees count kyat after a deposit at the KBZ Bank main office on 8 October 2015 in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo by Taylor Weidman / GETTY IMAGES ASIAPAC / Getty Images via AFP)

The military regime’s efforts to conserve and tap new sources of foreign exchange have improved its financial situation. This benefits the regime and some businesses, though comes at a cost: increased military action, continued trade restrictions, and a depressed economy.

Posted byyeosiewhan26 Feb 202626 Feb 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Myanmar, Myanmar Economy

Thailand’s “Conservative” Turn?

The victory of the Bhumjaithai Party in the recent Thai elections does not necessarily signal a broad-based shift towards conservative elements.

Posted byyeosiewhan23 Feb 20265 Mar 2026Posted inCommentaries, Editor PicksTags:Thai Elections, Thai Politics, Thailand

Malaysia’s Opposition: The Need to Close Ranks

To mount a creditable challenge to the ruling coalition, Malaysia’s opposition coalition needs to overcome a list of obstacles, foremost among them infighting within the grouping.

Posted byyeosiewhan13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Posted inCommentariesTags:Malaysia, Malaysian Politics

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