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In this chapter, hear an audio recording of a conversation with Ya, a hamba habshi.
Results of DAP’s internal election underscore the party’s evolving role within Malaysia’s ruling coalition and the challenges of coalition politics.
Indonesia’s revised military law raises concerns over transparency, civilian roles and governance.
High tariffs are imposed to bring others to the negotiating table.
Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur detainees has strained ties with the United States and drawn backlash from human rights groups.
Ya, an African slave from Mecca, recalls her life in Terengganu, revealing a hidden chapter of local history.
While Islamist parties are still a long way from dominating the upcoming Indonesian elections, conservative Muslim voters will become increasingly indispensable to presidential hopefuls, adding pressures on religious liberty in Indonesia.
Underneath all of President Rodrigo Duterte’s strongman bravado is a deep-seated insecurity, resulting in a widespread defeatist attitude. This defeatism, while can be traced back to Filipino’s culture and the country’s longstanding alliance with the United States, manifests in Duterte’s pivot to China policy and neutrality in the Ukraine crisis. It has also provided a suitable context that ushered the return of the Marcos family to power.
All relevant powers have adopted the term “Indo-Pacific” in their foreign policy strategy except for China, which continues to view it with suspicion. It would be more beneficial and productive for China and everyone else if the Middle Kingdom were to adopt the concept as well.
The Indonesian government’s strategy to address data breach incidents are defined by much reluctance and buck passing. The passing of its Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) should not be seen as the final answer to this persistent conundrum. Rather, it should be considered as the first step towards a more effective response.
stratsea.com mourns the loss of Indonesia’s Chairman of the Press Council and intellectual juggernaut Prof. Dr. Haji Azyumardi Azra, MA, MPhil, CBE, who passed away on 18 September in Malaysia. May his soul live in everlasting peace with the Almighty.
As Indonesia was amidst passing its Personal Data Protection Act, the country was suddenly plunged into an unprecedented digital crisis as a hacker–going by the nom de guerre “Björka”–stole, sold and divulged the personal data of Indonesians including the elites. This incident not only exposes the vulnerability of Indonesia’s cybersecurity system, but also the government’s lacklustre response to the problem.
The Malaysian public’s trust in politicians and the political system seems to be dwindling even as the nation heads into the upcoming 15th General Elections (GE). What are its consequences and how can Malaysia arrest this downright trend before its democratic process suffers further decline?
Based on UMNO’s recent successes in the state elections, cooperation between Perikatan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan would benefit both in the 15th General Election. But such cooperation is irrational for both coalitions.
The drafting of the Personal Data Protection Act (Undang-Undang Pelindungan Data Pribadi) is almost complete. After delays since its initiation in early 2020, the Indonesian House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat/DPR) and the government are in the final stages of discussions. The final result, however, might not satisfy those who initially sought this Act. This is due to the final draft having to accommodate the interests of the government and the DPR. Such accommodations may compromise the effectiveness of the Act.
In this article, YB Dato’ Wira Haji Amiruddin bin Haji Hamzah highlights the importance of economic factors in maintaining racial and religious harmony in Malaysia.
