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- No. 17: Khairy Jamaluddin, Associate Senior Fellow
- No. 33: Francis Hutchinson, Senior Fellow
- No. 58: Chan Heng Chee, Chairman of ISEAS Board of Trustees
- No. 69: Nguyen Khac Giang, Visiting Fellow
- No. 73: Tham Siew Yean, 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
Cambodia
1. In Cambodia, Foreigners Cannot Own Land. Or Can They?
David Hutt
Diplomat, 24 November 2023
Indonesia
2. Analysis: The likelihood of a single-round 2024 presidential race
Tenggara Strategics
Jakarta Post, 27 November 2023
3. Presidential candidates on the move ahead of official campaign season
Dio Suhenda & Yerica Lai
Jakarta Post, 26 November 2023
4. Fear of draconian articles lingers as House finishes ITE Law revision
Nur Janti
Jakarta Post, 26 November 2023
5. Jokowi to name new Army chief with Luhut’s in-law the leading contender
Yerica Lai
Jakarta Post, 26 November 2023
6. Indonesia election 2024: as Prabowo dances his way up the polls, can he keep in the groove until voting day?
Amy Sood
South China Morning Post, 25 November 2023
7. APBN 2024: Foundations for an Advanced Indonesia 2045
Sheena Suparman
Jakarta Post, 24 November 2023
8. Golkar considers Jokowi’s son-in-law Bobby for North Sumatra gubernatorial election
Apriadi Gunawan & Dio Suhenda
Jakarta Post, 24 November 2023
9. The professor, the general and the populist: meet the three candidates running for president in Indonesia
Dadang I K Mujiono, Faculty member of International Relations Department, Universitas Mulawarman; Triesanto Romulo Simanjuntak, Dosen, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana; Wawan Kurniawan, Peneliti di Laboratorium Psikologi Politik Universitas Indonesia, Uni
The Conversation, 24 November 2023
Malaysia
10. Kemaman polls: Felda settlers hope elected REP will look into issue of dilapidated facilities
Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah
Bernama, 27 November 2023
11. Targeted Subsidies not expected to hike industry costs – Ahmad Maslan
Bernama, 27 November 2023
12. IDEAS: One year on, stronger efforts needed to carry out political and economic reforms to weather more challenging global landscape
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs, 27 November 2023
13. Three things we learnt from: PKR’s 2023 congress
Syed Jaymal Zahiid and Zarrah Morden
Malay Mail Online, 27 November 2023
14. Former Penang deputy chief minister P. Ramasamy forms Indian-based party Urimai
Opalyn Mok
Malay Mail Online, 27 November 2023
15. Sarawak will have enough electricity for domestic use even after exporting to Singapore, Sabah by 2032, says state minister
Sulok Tawie
Malay Mail Online, 27 November 2023
16. State identifies three LRT lines for Johor Baru
Star, 27 November 2023
17. A year into Anwar’s government, Malaysia still waits for Reformasi
Shannon Teoh
Straits Times, 27 November 2023
18. Mujahid, Husam jadi perhatian dalam pemilihan Amanah [Mujahid, Husam are focus of attention at Amanah elections]
Diyana Ibrahim
The Malaysian Insight, 27 November 2023
19. Pengalaman Muhyiddin masih diperlukan [Muhyiddin’s experience is still needed]
MOHAMAD ATHIR ISMAIL dan HAFIZ SAIDINA
Utusan Malaysia, 27 November 2023
20. 安华和公正党无法吸引年轻人 [Anwar and PKR unable to attract young people]
杨微屏
星洲网, 27 November 2023
21. Muhyiddin was only testing the waters, say analysts
Predeep Nambiar
Free Malaysia Today, 26 November 2023
22. Three things we learnt from: Bersatu’s 2023 AGM
Muhammad Yusry &Hajar Umira Md Zaki
Malay Mail Online, 26 November 2023
23. Son claims Najib didn’t get fair trial in court, but dismisses any street protest as #DemiNajib movement gains steam
Anis Zalani
Malay Mail Online, 26 November 2023
24. Reshuffling on the cards?
Philip Golingai
Star, 26 November 2023
25. Malaysia’s PM Anwar pledges to fight religious extremism, poverty in speech at party congress
Hazlin Hassan
Straits Times, 26 November 2023
26. Dana RM1 bilion bantu ekonomi orang kampung [RM1 billion fund to help rural economy]
MAISARAH SHEIKH RAHIM dan MOHD. HUSNI MOHD. NOOR
Utusan Malaysia, 26 November 2023
27. 马来西亚钢铁业的未来 [The future of Malaysia’s steel industry]
刘镇东，投资、贸易和工业部副部长
星洲网, 26 November 2023
28. IN FOCUS: A double whammy of subsidy removals and weakening ringgit is worsening costs of living for Malaysians
Amir Yusof & Rashvinjeet S Bedi
Channel News Asia, 25 November 2023
29. Loke has a lot on his plate
Joceline Tan
Star, 25 November 2023
30. Analysis: Johor crown prince’s upcoming Regent stint a chance to show leadership, refine governance skills
Amir Yusof
Channel News Asia, 24 November 2023
31. A year on, has Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim lost ‘sense of urgency’ in pushing for reforms?
Joseph Sipalan
South China Morning Post, 24 November 2023
32. 行动党的实力已到了极限？[Has DAP’s strength reached its limit?]
郑名烈
星洲网, 24 November 2023
33. 分析：安华须呈具体政绩 否则将进一步流失支持 [Analysis: Anwar must present specific political achievements, otherwise he will further lose support]
萧郡瑜
联合早报, 24 November 2023
Myanmar
34. Indonesian Government Claims ‘Positive’ Progress in Myanmar Talks
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 27 November 2023
35. Myanmar’s spiraling violence spawns strategic risks for India
Kiran Sharma
Nikkei Asia, 27 November 2023
36. PLA conducts drills on border as conflicts continue in north Myanmar
Yang Sheng & Xu Yelu
Global Times, 26 November 2023
37. Myanmar officials meet Chinese ambassador separately to discuss matters of mutual concern
Eleven Myanmar, 25 November 2023
38. ‘Operation 1027’: The End of the Beginning of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution
Htet Min Lwin and Thiha Wint Aung
Diplomat, 24 November 2023
Philippines
39. Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Hints at Return to Politics
Mong Palatino
Diplomat, 27 November 2023
40. Myanmar armed group seizes China-Myanmar border crossing
Channel News Asia, 26 November 2023
41. Demographic challenges
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 25 November 2023
42. Leila de Lima Is Free but Not Finished Fighting: Exclusive Q&A With Duterte’s Fiercest Critic
Chad de Guzman
Time, 23 November 2023
Thailand
43. English proficiency on the wane, says latest EF survey
Bangkok Post, 27 November 2023
44. Crying out for a crisis
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Phusadee Arunmas, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula & Suchit Leesa-nguansuk
Bangkok Post, 27 November 2023
45. Thailand wants to build a brand new shipping route. Why isn’t China buying?
Frank Chen & Kandy Wong
South China Morning Post, 27 November 2023
46. New charter referendum bill: B3bn
Aekarach Sattaburuth
Bangkok Post, 26 November 2023
47. 10 Chinese airlines cancel Thailand flights for December, January amid low tourist numbers
The Nation, 26 November 2023
48. American companies eager to invest in Thailand’s Land Bridge project
Nongluck Ajanapanya
The Nation, 26 November 2023
49. Taking a huge gamble
Bangkok Post, 25 November 2023
50. EEC approves 10-year visa, work permit, 17% flat tax for foreigners
The Nation, 24 November 2023
Vietnam
51. US flags Vietnam’s bureaucratic delays, energy shortages as risks to attracting FDI
Jamille Tan
Business Times, 26 November 2023
52. Vietnam Communist Party Chief Vows to Hasten Anti-Graft Campaign
Sebastian Strangio
Diplomat, 24 November 2023
ASEAN/Southeast Asia
53. ASEAN must pursue technology in ties with Japan, expert says
Toru Takahashi
Nikkei Asia, 26 November 2023
54. Asia’s communist regimes are breaking their intergenerational social contracts
David Hutt
Radio Free Asia, 26 November 2023
55. Foreign ministers wield new brooms in Cambodia and Thailand
David Hutt
Radio Free Asia, 25 November 2023
56. The 2023 ASEAN, ASEAN+3, & East Asia Summits: Focusing on ASEAN issues amid US-China indifference
Lee Jaehyon
Asan Institute for Policy Studies, 24 November 2023
57. Setahun PM Anwar Ibrahim, Sahabat Erat Indonesia [One year of PM Anwar Ibrahim, close friend of Indonesia]
Asro Kamal Rokan/Presiden Ikatan Setiakawan Wartawan Malaysia-Indonesia (ISWAMI) Indonesia
Republika, 24 November 2023
Asia Pacific
58. Biden-Xi summit: A positive step in managing complex US-China ties
Chan Heng Chee
Straits Times, 27 November 2023
59. US CHIPS Act threatens to hollow out Asian semiconductor industry
Mary E Lovely, Peterson Institute for International Economics
East Asia Forum, 26 November 2023
60. Can US maintain focus on Asia-Pacific while distracted by conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East?
Maria Siow
South China Morning Post, 25 November 2023
61. The 2023 State of Asia Address
[48-minute podcast]
Asia Society, 21 November 2023
East/South China Sea
62. Defense chief cold on PH-China bilateral talks over WPS dispute
Martin Sadongdong
Manila Bulletin, 27 November 2023
63. PH-Aussie joint patrol boosts troops’ skills, camaraderie as China frowns
Martin Sadongdong
Manila Bulletin, 26 November 2023
64. South China Sea: is Philippines risking a ‘major naval war’ with its alliance building to counter Beijing?
Alan Robles and Raissa Robles
South China Morning Post, 26 November 2023
65. Beijing rebukes Washington after warning off US warship in South China Sea
Kawala Xie
South China Morning Post, 26 November 2023
66. Philippines, Australia start sea, air patrols in South China Sea
Channel News Asia, 25 November 2023
67. China blocks rules-based resolutions on territorial rows
Dexter Cabalza & Marlon Ramos
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 25 November 2023
Climate Change/Environment
68. Why would they build another one?’: Indonesia ramps up clean energy while adding coal power plants
Nivell Rayda
Channel News Asia, 27 November 2023
69. Why Vietnam faces an uphill battle in its war against plastic waste
[This commentary was first published on ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute’s commentary website fulcrum.sg.]
Fulcrum Commentary, 2023/277
Nguyen Khac Giang
South China Morning Post, 26 November 2023
70. World Bank expert foresees worse water-related disasters for Thailand
The Nation, 25 November 2023
71. In the Race to Cash in on the Electric-Car Boom, Indonesia Still Relies on Coal
Faris Mokhtar
Bloomberg, 24 November 2023
Media, Technology & Society
72. Criminalization of disinformation threatens freedom of expression
Yogi Bratajaya and Daron Tan
Jakarta Post, 27 November 2023
73. How is Southeast Asia’s charge to EVs going?
Tham Siew Yean
Astro Awani, 26 November 2023
Others
Belt and Road
74. Pondering the BRI’s alleged new roads
Jean-Marc F Blanchard, Mr & Mrs SH Wong Center for the Study of Multinational Corporations
East Asia Forum, 24 November 2023
Global Economy
75. Our Megathreatened Age
Nouriel Roubini
Project Syndicate, 24 November 2023
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