This article was published by Lianhe Zaobao on 29 October 2019.
Mr Supalak Ganjanakhundee is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He will be delivering the 4th lecture of the “Understanding Southeast Asia” lecture series organised by Lianhe Zaobao. titled “Wrestling for Control? — Thailand’s political regime under the new reign” on 23 November 2019.
In this seminar, Dr Richard Record and Ms Bajpai from the World Bank, discuss how the Malaysian public service can fully realize its potential by investing in upgrading its human resources; encouraging and developing an open, transparent environment; and managing the impact of new and emerging trends, including technological innovations and digitalization.
In this seminar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim will share his thoughts about the political landscape in Malaysia ahead of the 15th General Election.
This article was first published as ISEAS Perspective 2019/83 “The UMNO-PAS Unity Charter and its Impact” by Norshahril Saat and translated for publication by Lianhe Zaobao on 28 October 2019.
Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by South China Morning Post on 25 October 2019.
Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by The Straits Times on 25 October 2019.
Ms Hoang Thi Ha is Lead Researcher (Politics and Security Affairs) ASEAN Studies Centre at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This episode of Insight Ep 26: Indonesia’s Vision 2045 was broadcast by Mediacorp on 24 October 2019.
Mr Made Supriatma and Dr Quinton Temby are Visiting Fellows with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
This article was published by Reuters on 24 October 2019.
Dr Ha Hoang Hop is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
“In Thailand, High-Speed Train, Low Speed Negotiations” by Sihasak Phuangketkeow
Thailand’s ambitious high-speed train project, intended to link the country’s three major airports, has finally taken off. The signing ceremony for the contract between the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), Thailand’s leading conglomerate, and the State Railway of Thailand took place on 24 October at Government House. Witnessing the event were Prime Minister Prayut Chano-cha, key cabinet ministers, senior government officials, the chief executives of the companies involved in the international consortium led by CP, and the ambassadors of the countries in which those companies are based. Also present were a throng of journalists and cameramen. A press conference for the local and foreign was convened separately, directly after the signing.