Malaysian opposition faces setback with conviction of ex-finance minister
The conviction of Malaysia’s former finance minister in a major corruption case will have far-reaching implications for the country’s domestic politics.
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Why are Southeast Asian nations so keen on Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine?
Southeast Asian countries are among those asking Russia for stocks of its as-yet-untested COVID-19 vaccine. Why are they getting on board so quickly, and what other options do they have?
How Malaysia’s auto industry can recover from COVID-19 setbacks
The auto industry is a significant contributor to Malaysia’s economy and a source of national pride. The sector was hit hard by COVID-19 but is already showing signs of recovery.
What does the rise of online learning during COVID-19 mean for Southeast Asia?
As schooling shifts online amid the COVID-19 crisis, there is a dire need for a more holistic approach to internet policymaking. Unless governments provide key internet services, education gaps will widen in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia’s indigenous groups call for self-determination during COVID-19
While COVID-19 has highlighted the challenges facing indigenous communities across Southeast Asia, many groups now point to how the pandemic is illustrating the need for self-reliance and self-determination among indigenous peoples.
Displacement in Indonesia’s borderlands a threat to indigenous populations
A group of local community and human rights organisations put in a formal request with the UN to put an end to displacement along Indonesia’s border with Malaysia in Borneo.
Does Najib Razak’s trial offer Malaysia’s judiciary a chance to redeem itself?
The guilty verdict in former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s corruption trial is a sign of hope but it hardly means that justice has been delivered in the case. Malaysia’s judiciary has a historic opportunity to restore some degree of independence and push back against decades of political interventions.
Should the US put its military muscle where its mouth is on the South China Sea?
Should the US put its military muscle where its mouth is on the South China Sea—and if it does—what are the likely consequences?
The challenges of press freedom under Malaysia’s new government
There are already alarming signs of deteriorating media freedoms under Malaysia’s new government. In the country’s contentious political landscape, parties and leaders show little concern for freedom of the press.
Is Malaysia headed for a snap election?
With Malaysia’s current government facing a serious challenge of legitimacy, a snap election could be around the corner.