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Today’s issue includes the following commentaries and citations attributed to ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and its researchers. You can click on the links to go to the articles directly.
- No.13: Kai Ostwald, Associate Senior Fellow and Lee Hwok Aun, Senior Fellow
- No.15: The State of Southeast Asia: 2024 Survey Report
- No.29: The State of Southeast Asia: 2024 Survey Report
- No.30: Nguyen Thanh Giang, Visiting Senior Fellow
Brunei | Cambodia | Indonesia | Laos | Malaysia | Myanmar | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Timor-Leste | Vietnam | ASEAN / Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific | East/South China Sea | Climate Change/Environment | Media, Technology & Society | Others
Indonesia
1. In defense of Indonesian democracy
Satish Chandra Mishra
Jakarta Post, 3 May 2024
2. Indonesia receives OECD accession road map
Antara, 2 May 2024
3. Indonesia disputes US call for crackdown over religious freedom violations
Arie Firdaus
Benar News, 2 May 2024
4. Potential inclusion of PKS in Prabowo’s ruling coalition prompts disagreement
Yerica Lai and Dio Suhenda
Jakarta Post, 2 May 2024
5. Jokowi denies son’s claim that he will campaign for PSI
News Desk (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta Post, 2 May 2024
6. Kerap Dilanda Konflik Internal, Masa Depan KPK Dinilai Semakin Mengkhawatirkan [Often hit by internal conflicts, the future of the KPK is considered increasingly worrying]
Rizky Suryarandika
Republika, 2 May 2024
7. Prabowo’s Victory and Competing Visions of Democracy in Indonesia: Post-Election Reflections
Leonard C. Sebastian, Januar Aditya Pratama
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2 May 2024
Malaysia
8. Malaysia’s geopolitical stance must prioritise national interest
Julia Roknifard
Free Malaysia Today, 3 May 2024
9. Far from Cyberjaya, the next top hangout spot for startups may just be around KL Sentral and Bangsar South
Muhammad Yusry
Malay Mail Online, 3 May 2024
10. Penang expects to achieve zero hardcore poverty by end of May
Malay Mail Online, 3 May 2024
11. PAS: Quashing of Zafrul’s affidavit raises concerns about govt’s integrity
Malaysiakini, 3 May 2024
12. Charles: Peeved Indian voters don’t need ceramah, want to meet MB
Malaysiakini, 3 May 2024
13. Pay hike for Malaysia’s ‘lazy’ civil servants sparks discontent, inflation worries
South China Morning Post, 3 May 2024
14. Appealing to the baser instincts in Kuala Kubu Baharu
Mustafa K. Anuar
The Malaysian Insight, 3 May 2024
15. Gaza war: Anti-West sentiment grows in Malaysia
David Hutt
Deutsche Welle, 2 May 2024
16. PM Anwar: Madani govt firmly committed to resolving people’s issues, hardcore poverty
Malay Mail Online, 2 May 2024
17. Slow warm-up for DAP’s campaign in KKB
Malaysiakini, 2 May 2024
18. Microsoft to invest US$2.2 billion in Malaysia, as Silicon Valley eyes bigger Southeast Asia footprint
Joseph Sipalan
South China Morning Post, 2 May 2024
Myanmar
19. Where is Aung San Suu Kyi?
Sribala Subramanian
Diplomat, 2 May 2024
20. Myanmar junta bans all men from working abroad
Luna Pham
Radio Free Asia, 2 May 2024
Philippines
21. When will US come to the Philippines’ defense?
RICHARD JAVAD HEYDARIAN
Asia Times, 2 May 2024
22. Philippines sends message to China: Leave Scarborough Shoal now
Camille Elemia and Jojo Riñoza
Benar News, 2 May 2024
23. U.S.- Philippines Developments with July Amador
[34-minute Podcast]
Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) (United States), 2 May 2024
24. Marcos Jr. approves military procurement ‘wish list’
Michael Punongbayan
Philstar Global, 2 May 2024
Thailand
25. Thaksin’s trip to Phuket comes under scrutiny
CHAIRITH YONPIAM
Bangkok Post, 3 May 2024
26. Srettha insists Pichit fit for Cabinet despite past jail sentence
The Nation, 3 May 2024
27. Thai senatorial hopefuls say they want to bring change, serve the people
Jitsiree Thongnoi
Benar News, 2 May 2024
28. Weakening baht the foremost challenge facing Srettha II Cabinet
The Nation, 1 May 2024
Vietnam
29. Investors make foray into Vietnam with both eyes open
Natalie Koh
Pensions & Investments, 2 May 2024
30. 越南政坛地震不断 [Vietnam’s political arena continues to experience shocks]
联合早报, 30 April 2024
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
31. ASEAN drives cross-strait cooperation
Patrick Kurniawan
East Asia Forum, 3 May 2024
32. Southeast Asia cannot be a bystander amid escalating global crises
Elina Noor
South China Morning Post, 2 May 2024
33. Huawei sees big potential in ASEAN’s shift to digital economy
Jarupong Krisanaraj
The Nation, 30 April 2024
Asia Pacific
34. Why China Is Wary of US ‘Ironclad’ Alliance With the Philippines
Bree Megivern
Diplomat, 2 May 2024
35. The Myth of the Asian Swing State: Great-Power Competition No Longer Dominates the Region’s Politics
Paul Staniland
Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2024
36. Can International Norms Survive in a Multipolar World?
Sam Lichtenstein, Director of Analysis at RANE, Stratfor
Rane Worldview, 2 May 2024
East/South China Sea
37. South China Sea: France-Philippines proposed military drills seen as support for Manila’s maritime position
Sam Beltran
South China Morning Post, 3 May 2024
38. Damage, injury to Philippines in South China Sea is ‘irresponsible behaviour’, says US’ Austin
Straits Times, 3 May 2024
Climate Change/Environment
39. Bullish On Green: Palm oil is green, but still seen as grey
Hezri Adnan
Edge Markets, 3 May 2024
40. The Philippines bans some genetically modified foods
Economist, 2 May 2024
41. Japan pushes LNG in Southeast Asia as its own demand slows
Yuichi Shiga and Sayumi Take
Nikkei Asia, 2 May 2024
Media, Technology & Society
42. Indonesia’s ‘murky’ spyware imports raise rights fears: Amnesty
AFP
CNA, 2 May 2024
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