ARTICLES

14 Nov 2022

Polarised but Hopeful: How Malaysia’s Gen Zs May Vote, and Why

James Chai

This Long Read features the findings of a recent poll on the voter sentiments of Malaysia’s Gen Zs. A majority of Gen Zs hold low trust in the political actors that are running the country but are nonetheless still politically engaged. 79 per cent of them say that they will most likely turn out to vote in the coming election.

Demography Malaysia Malaysian Politics

7 Nov 2022

Zooming In on the Government Zoomers Want

James Chai

Political parties and coalitions campaigning in Malaysia’s general election will do better if they take note of the concerns of Gen Z voters.

Demography Malaysia Malaysian Elections

1 Jul 2022

Policymakers' View

Taking a New Tack on Ageing: Seniors as Agents of Development

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

As populations in Asia and the Pacific age, it is crucial for countries to reimagine senior citizens as agents of development rather than seeing them as a burden on societies.

Ageing Population Asia Pacific Demography Health Policymakers’ View Sustainable Development

Indonesian activists participate in a rally calling for action against climate change

29 Dec 2020

Southeast Asian Youth on Climate Change: A Force to be Harnessed for the Greater Good

Qiu Jiahui

Youths in Southeast Asia are active in climate change advocacy, but more can be done so that they are to be equipped to tackle an existential challenge.

Climate Change Demography Southeast Asia

10 Nov 2020

Demography and Democratisation

Kevin S.Y. Tan

Thailand’s current political demonstrations suggest that demography matters for democracy.

Demography Thai Politics Thailand

29 Sep 2020

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.

Demography Thai Politics Thailand

15 Jun 2020

Vietnam’s Ageing Challenge: Getting Old Before Getting Rich?

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnam is encouraging young people to get married earlier and have more kids to deal with the consequences of a rapidly ageing population. However, without proper measures to upgrade the skills of the workforce and enhance its productivity, Vietnam will not be able to find a sustainable solution to the problem.

Demography Vietnam Vietnamese Economy