Dr Kevin S.Y. Tan was a Visiting Senior Fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Kevin S.Y. Tan (5)
Sandboxes Amidst a Rising Tide
Kevin S.Y. Tan|Kevin Zhang
Thailand’s so-called “sandbox” schemes to jumpstart the country’s tourism sector is laudable. But they might be achieved at a cost.
Pandemics and Festivals: Will Covid-19 Transform Our Cultural Events in Future?
Steve K.L. Chan|Kevin S.Y. Tan
In Southeast Asia, mass participation at important cultural festivals amidst a pandemic has contributed to the tragic loss of life. The question is whether and how we can preserve such deeply cherished events without jeopardising precious lives.
Malaysia Needs More Than a “Hammer” to Successfully Combat the Covid-19 Pandemic
Kevin Zhang|Kevin S.Y. Tan
Achieving herd immunity from Covid-19 is likely to remain a distant goal for Malaysia. Other measures beyond strict lockdowns are needed to deal with the pandemic.
Demography and Democratisation
Kevin S.Y. Tan
Thailand’s current political demonstrations suggest that demography matters for democracy.
Populations and Politics: The Demography of Thai Student Protests
Kevin S.Y. Tan
Demographic factors are driving Thailand’s current political protests. They will be hard to quell without major political reforms.