Interfaith Dialogues in Malaysia Declining at a Time When They Are Needed Most
James Chai
Interfaith dialogue in Malaysia is flagging due to past controversies associated with such activities.

James Chai
Interfaith dialogue in Malaysia is flagging due to past controversies associated with such activities.
Nuurrianti Jalli
Malaysia’s new hands-on approach to regulating social media aims to enhance online safety, but licensing requirements, heavy punishments, and vague terms raise concerns about government overreach.
Norshahril Saat
The ISEAS Youth Survey 2024 results show that religiosity in leaders is important to Malay/Muslim students but bread-and-butter issues may be more critical to them.
Panarat Anamwathana
What explains Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Law, which came into effect last month?
Lee Hwok-Aun
The Anwar administration’s PuTERA35 transformation plan for the next decade underscores the prevailing socioeconomic gaps in the Bumiputera community’s participation, capability, and ownership. Whether the community makes the long-desired breakthroughs will hinge on rigorous policy formulation, coordination, and execution.
Su Mon Thazin Aung
Women in Myanmar are increasingly taking on traditional roles of men. But this has come at a cost.
Jason Vincent A. Cabañes|Jozon A. Lorenzana
The Filipino electorate’s collective yearning for a ‘strong leader’, while exploited for political mileage, is better understood as a desire for a government that cares and acts decisively for the people.
Surachanee Sriyai
The viral popularity of a cute baby hippo and bear mascot is more than an Internet sensation; it enables people to momentarily escape their daily struggles.
Maria Monica Wihardja|Putu Sanjiwacika Wibisana
Indonesia’s middle class can be a boon for democracy but a bane for the government. Its economic security and political participation are crucial to the country’s prosperity.
Max Lane
The Indonesian government has argued that there is a strong case for increasing prices for fuel. Given that fuel prices are a politically sensitive issue, it remains to be seen whether the government will be about to ride out the storm.