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Seminar on “New Parties, New Politics? Prospects for Thailand’s 2019 Elections” by Professor Duncan McCargo

 

Professor Duncan McCargo of the University of Leeds spoke at an ISEAS Thailand Studies Programme seminar on the country’s proposed 2019 elections and on the parties likely to contest them.

 

 

“Cambodia’s take on FOIP” – An Op-Ed by Vannarith Chheang in the Khmer Times

 

This article was published by The Khmer Times on 6 August 2018.

Dr Vannarith Chheang is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by The Japan Times: “Despite summits with Moon, Xi, and Trump, Kim Jong Unshows no signs of wanting to meet Abe anytime soon”

 

This article was published by The Japan Times on 6 August 2018.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“Many unrealised promises to tackle, as the Pakatan Harapan government approaches 100 days in office” – An Op-Ed by Serina Abdul Rahman in Channel Newsasia

 

This article was published by Channel NewsAsia on 5 August 2018.

Dr Serina Abdul Rahman is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“The Sungai Kandis By-election: A Test for the New Pakatan Harapan Administration” by Dr Norshahril Saat

 

2018/81, 6 August 2018

In the recent Sungai Kandis by-election held on 4 August, Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate Zawawi Ahmad Mughni managed to retain the seat for the ruling coalition. The by-election was held following the passing of PKR assemblyman Mat Suhaimi on 2 July.

 

 

Wang Gungwu and Leo Suryadinata quoted in The New York Times: “Worries Grow in Singapore Over China’s Calls to Help ‘Motherland’”

 

This article was published by The New York Times on 5 August 2018.

Prof Wang Gungwu is Chairman, ISEAS Board of Trustees, while Dr Leo Suryadinata is Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Nikkei Asian Review: “ASEAN urges partners to speed up RCEP talks amid US-China trade war”

 

This article was published by Nikkei Asian Review on 3 August 2018.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

Malcolm Cook quoted by Wall Street Journal: “Pompeo Pitches U.S. Investment to Leery Southeast Asian States”

 

This article was published by Wall Street Journal on 3 August 2018.

Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

In the News: Norshahril Saat on MUIS New Book “Fulfilling the Trust”

 

The new book, Fulfilling The Trust: 50 Years Of Shaping Muslim Religious Life In Singapore studies the development of Muis’ policies since it was founded in 1968.  The book was launched by Minister Masagos Zulkifli on 4 August 2018 to mark MUIS’ 50th Anniversary.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and editor of the book.

 

 

“Millennials matter in regional elections” – An Op-Ed by Budi Irawanto in Jakarta Post

 

This article was published by The Jakarta Post on 17 July 2018.

Dr Budi Irawanto is Visiting Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.