This article was first published by ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute as a Fulcrum commentary and republished by Berita Mediacorp on 22 August 2021.
Ms Afra Alatas is Research Officer with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
Ms Nur Syafiqah Mohd Taufek was previously Research Officer with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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