Liew Chin Tong, a senator in Malaysia’s Dewan Negara, served as the country’s deputy defence minister from July 2018 to February 2020. Since 1999, he has served in the Democratic Action Party in various capacities. He is now a member of the party’s Central Executive Committee and is its National Political Education Director. He is also Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Liew Chin Tong
Articles by Liew Chin Tong (5)
Malaysia on the Cusp of a New Political Order
Liew Chin Tong
The discourse on Malaysia’s political history has been in flux for some time. This Long Read revisits the series of political, economic and social ideas that have sustained previous political eras and explores what is to come.
Resetting the Security Sector in Malaysia
Liew Chin Tong
Given the pressing domestic and external challenges that Malaysia is facing, it is high time for a refreshed National Security Council that will be able to coordinate policy at the highest level.
Policymakers' View
The Malaysian Impasse: Some Outcomes to Consider
Liew Chin Tong
While Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s government only commands a minority in parliament, those who wish to see him gone would need to cobble together an alternative majority.
Policymakers' View
Malaysia’s Long Overdue Defence Reforms: Jettisoning the Age of Innocence
Liew Chin Tong
The age of innocence that has dominated Malaysia’s attitude towards defence matters in the past three decades needs to be jettisoned. Given mounting threats in its external environment, Malaysia needs to accelerate defence reforms centred on the concept of jointness across multiple domains.
America, China and Southeast Asia: Where “Win Win” Can Become a Reality
Liew Chin Tong
If China and the United States play their cards right, the two powers can avoid a hot or cold war. This will be good news for the world, in particular Southeast Asia.