ISEAS Perspective provides analysis of specific current events and their significance for the Southeast Asian region. This will be published occasionally, and is aimed at keeping decision-makers in both the public and private sectors informed; as well as scholars, laymen and the interested public. This series undergoes a peer-review process.
2024/33 “A Study of the Emerging Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Chain in Malaysia” by Tham Siew Yean and Neo Hui Yun Rebecca
2024 No. 33
EV investments in Malaysia over the last few years show a diverse and diffused pattern, covering different segments of the supply chain, and distributed across various states in the country.
2024/32 “Assessing Prabowo-Gibran’s Victory: An Exit-Poll Aftermath Analysis of the 2024 Presidential Election” by Burhanuddin Muhtadi and Kennedy Muslim
2024 No. 32
• Prabowo-Gibran’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election can be explained by two major factors: Jokowi’s high approval rating, and support from young voters (Gen Z and millennials).
2024/31 “Islamist Figures and Their Limited Role in Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Election” by A’an Suryana
2023 No. 31
This article discusses the role of Indonesian Islamists in the 2024 Presidential Election.
2024/30 “The Power of a Vote in Malaysia: Malapportionment Under UNDI18, AVR, and MA63” by Kai Ostwald
2024 No. 30
While often overlooked, electoral boundaries can strongly shape political competition and policy priorities.
2024/29 “Indonesian Mainstream Media in the Digital Age: Corporate Convergence, Low-quality News and Staff Exploitation” by Sofie Syarief
2024 No. 29
News as a business, especially in its most traditional press and broadcast models, is suffering from shrinking readership and viewership, and thus becoming less profitable.
2024/28 “Thailand’s Ageing Society and Young Thais’ Changing Views and Expectations” by Panarat Anamwathana
2024 No. 28
Thailand is facing a historically low birthrate which could negatively impact the country’s economy in the near future.
2024/27 “Something Old, Something New: The Philippines’ Transparency Initiative in the South China Sea” by Edcel John A. Ibarra & Aries A. Arugay
2024 No. 27
Since February 2023, the Marcos Jr. administration has embarked on a transparency initiative for exposing China’s grey zone tactics within Philippine maritime zones in the South China Sea.
2024/26 “The China-Philippines Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea: Has it Worked for China?” by Lye Liang Fook
2024 No. 26
The China-Philippines Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) was established in May 2017 for discussing issues of mutual concern in the South China Sea and exploring possible areas of cooperation, especially in oil and gas development.
2024/25 “Former Thai PM Thaksin at the Centre of Intrigues and Political Rumours: As Mastermind or Just Victim of Fate?” by Termsak Chalermpalanupap
2024 No. 25
Former two-time Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in Thailand after 17 years of exile overseas.
2024/24 “Japan and Southeast Asia Set to Co-Create an Interwoven Future” by Hoang Thi Ha and Pham Thi Phuong Thao
2024 NO. 24
While Japan’s significance to the region in the economic sphere has relatively declined, its soft power and people-to-people connections with the region have never been more profound.