The ingenuity of Southeast Asian youth in sending food and aid through delivery applications to support protestors in recent Indonesian demonstrations underscores their desire for solidarity in a digital age. Their actions may shift our region’s collective conscience.
Category Archives: Commentaries
Political Hurdles in Malaysia’s Vape Ban Plans
It is uncertain if Malaysia will succeed in banning vapes, given the politics behind the issue.
Malaysia’s Ongoing Opposition Leadership Struggle: Spoiled for Choice?
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Malaysia’s political parties are seeking to anoint their respective prime ministerial candidates. This obsession risks missing the forest for the trees.
‘Pride’ and Online Prejudice: Not All Aboard Malaysia’s Keretapi Sarong (Sarong Train)
What began as a celebration of local and cultural diversity nine years ago in Malaysia’s Klang Valley has been marred by online detractors who may reflect a sharpening of ideological and political attitudes in the country.
Anutin’s Hybrid Cabinet: Compromise and Control in Thai Politics
The new Thai Cabinet does not mark a political transformation. Rather, it is a managed bargain that safeguards the conservative order.
Digital Literacy Vital for Enhancing ASEAN’s Digital Integration Agenda
To achieve the grand goal of regional digital integration, ASEAN would need to up the level of digital literacy among its citizens.
Malaysia’s Royal Rendezvous in Russia: Reasons and Rationale
The Malaysian King’s visit to Russia makes sense through the lenses of military procurement, foreign policy, and domestic sentiments.
“No Justice, No Merdeka!” Independence Rings Hollow for Sabahans Demanding Justice
The “Justice for Zara” protests in Sabah’s east coast reflect resentment against the state’s marginalisation and the concentration of power in the hands of federal and Sabahan elites.
Malaysia’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Problem: Can the Kaan Make the Cut?
Given its ageing fleet of fighter jets, Malaysia needs to get a plane soon. But its choices are limited.
The Newly Appointed Mufti of Malaysia’s Federal Territories Faces Formidable Challenges
The new mufti has enjoyed support but is under considerable scrutiny. His position on key matters bodes well for a moderate and inclusive administration of this office.