As Malaysia battles a new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Muslim leaders and preachers have been instrumental in fighting vaccine hesitancy among their followers.
Category Archives: Commentaries
Chinese Aircraft Approaching! An Opportunity for Malaysian Airpower
Malaysia’s airpower capabilities may not be enough to respond to stepped-up Chinese activities above Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone.
Brunei’s Visit to Myanmar: No Time to Run Down the Clock
A team from Brunei is reportedly visiting Myanmar this weekend. The aims of the visit are yet unclear. Still, Brunei, as ASEAN Chair, should first announce the identity of the grouping’s Special Envoy to the country and empower him or her with the necessary resources to carry out the task at hand.
New Call Among Thai Youth: Let’s Move Out
Recent developments on Thai social media underscore a growing shift in sentiments in segments of the Thai pro-democracy movement. Instead of pressing for political change, they have displayed a growing — and worrying — sense of hopelessness.
Following the Money: Changes to Philippine Remittance Inflows
The U.S. solidifies its paramount status, and Singapore rises to #2.
U.S.-Vietnam Post-War Reconciliation: A Work in Process
Forty-five years after the cessation of the Vietnam War, relations behind Vietnam and the U.S. have improved markedly. But some issues, such as the legacy of Agent Orange and relations with former refugees, require delicate handling.
Jakarta and Papua: Where There are No Risk-Free Choices
Recent events in Papua underscore the fact that there is no solution that is entirely free of risk for Jakarta. Instead, the choice is between separate sets of risks.
Sinovac or Not: Thai Vaccine Politics
The country’s political polarisation is hindering the government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Malaysia’s Federal and State Government Vaccine Drives: Too Many Cooks?
Due to the federal government’s slow vaccination rate, some state governments have stepped into the breach to inoculate their populations. Their collective experience thus far has been somewhat patchy.
COVID-19 Measures in Malaysia: Resentment and Rancour Brewing on the Ground
As the government rolls out stricter measures to control the spread of COVID-19, it is unfortunate that some people on the ground blame the authorities for their incompetence instead of working together to break the back of the virus.