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“Split Malay-Muslim loyalty a challenge for Malaysia Baru” – An Op-Ed by Serina Abdul Rahman in The Straits Times

 

This article was published by The Straits Times on 5 July 2018.

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

 

 

“Vietnam’s Anti-corruption Campaign: How much is it about Political Infighting?” by Le Hong Hiep

 

2018/77, 5 July 2018

On 30 June 2018, the Inspectorate Commission of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) announced that it had expelled former chairman of the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) Tran Bac Ha and former chairman of state-owned mobile carrier MobiFone Le Nam Tra from the Party for their “serious violations”. While Mr Ha is responsible for violations at BIDV linked to a massive fraud case at Vietnam Construction Bank (VNCB), Mr Tra is held accountable for a shadowy acquisition deal of MobiFone which allegedly caused loss to state capital. In relation to the MobiFone scandal, the Commission also proposed the relevant Party authorities to consider disciplinary actions against Minister of Information and Communication Truong  Minh Tuan and his predecessor Nguyen Bac Son.

 

 

“Malaysia’s new cabinet reflects new power dynamics” – An Op-Ed by Tang Siew Mun in The Khmer Times

 

This article was first published as ISEAS Commentaries 22018/75, 2 July 2018 “Mahathir’s Cabinet Reflects New Power Dynamics” by Tang Siew Mun and reproduced by The Khmer Times on 4 July 2018.

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“Indonesian regional elections not a barometer for 2019 presidential poll” – An Op-Ed by Hui Yew-Foong and Charlotte Setijadi in TODAY

 

This article was published by TODAY on 3 July 2018.

Dr Hui Yew-Foong is Senior Fellow and Coordinator Indonesia Studies Programme, while Dr Charlotte Setijadi is Visiting Fellow, with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“Seven Southeast Asian Countries Fly the Flag at RIMPAC 2018” by Ian Storey

 

2018/76, 4 July 2018

Southeast Asia’s presence at the US-led Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercises off Hawaii is the largest since the biennial naval drills began in 1971.

The world’s largest multilateral naval exercises began on 27 June and will end on 2 August. RIMPAC 2018 involves 26 countries, over 50 warships, 200 aircraft and 25,000 military personnel. RIMPAC is designed to enhance interoperability among the participating navies and includes activities ranging from non-sensitive disaster relief and counter-piracy training to more complex warfighting exercises such as anti-submarine warfare, air defence and amphibious operations.

 

 

Tang Siew Mun quoted by Malaysian Digest: “From Oldest Cabinet Member To Youngest Minister And Which Party Won Big, Some Talking Points About Malaysia’s New Cabinet”

 

This article was published by the Malaysian Digest on 3 July 2018.  The quote was based on ISEAS Commentary 2018/75, 2 July 2018 “Mahathir’s Cabinet Reflects New Power Dynamics” by Tang Siew Mun

Dr Tang Siew Mun is Senior Fellow and Head ASEAN Studies Centre with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.  

 

 

Mustafa Izzuddin quoted in TODAY: “As Dr M revives water dispute with S’pore, Malaysians get hot under the collar”

 

This article was published by TODAY on 2 July 2018.

Dr Mustafa Izzuddin is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.

 

 

“Mahathir’s Cabinet Reflects New Power Dynamics” by Tang Siew Mun

 

2018/75, 2 July 2018

Malaysia’s long wait for the appointment of its full cabinet is finally over. Thirteen ministers and twenty-three deputy ministers were sworn-in before the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V on 2 July 2018. This was a significant milestone for the new Pakatan Harapan government, which brought an end to 54 days of uncertainty following the coalition’s unexpected victory at the polls.

 

 

In the news: Launch of “Tradition and Islamic Learning: Singapore Students in the Al-Azhar University”

 

The “Tradition and Islamic Learning: Singapore Students in the Al-Azhar University” by Dr Norshahril Saat was formally launched by Dr Maliki Osman in an event organised by MUIS on 29 June 2018.

Research for the book which examines post-madrasah education for Southeast Asia students pursuing an Islamic Studies degree, especially at the Al-Azhar University, was funded by the Syed Isa Semait Scholar Award from MUIS. For more information or to purchase the book, click here.

 

 

Norshahril Saat interviewed by Mediacorp Focus: “巫统党选 改革前路漫漫”

 

This programme on UMNO elections was broadcasted by Mediacorp Channel on 28 June 2018.

Dr Norshahril Saat is Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.