Indonesia’s top religious groups risk independence by accepting mining concessions, aligning closely with the state’s political and economic interests.
Indonesia risks missing its demographic bonus by overlooking the welfare and potential of its growing elderly population.
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.
Ya, an African slave from Mecca, recalls her life in Terengganu, revealing a hidden chapter of local history.
Amid concerns of political meddling, the upcoming Pilkada will be a test for Prabowo’s political effectiveness in regional politics.
Pilkada: Indonesians will head to voting stations for one last time this year.
We may see a more proactive Indonesia in pushing for peace in the Middle East.
Thailand’s security apparatus is right not to be complacent, even if the Malays’ responses in southern provinces have been rather mild.
Jakarta should carefully manage its economic relationships within BRICS to maintain policy independence and avoid overreliance on a single partner.
China’s persistent aggressive tactics threaten the territorial integrity of the Philippines and the international maritime order.
Dina Zaman’s new book, Malayland (Ethos Books and Faction Press), will be launched on 15 November 2024 (6pm) at National Library Singapore. She will also make an appearance at Book Bar (57 Duxton Road, Singapore 089521) for a meet-the-author on 16 Nov (2pm).
The war has revealed the difficulty Malaysia has always faced between support for Palestine and its desire to be close to the West.
The youths have an important role to play in fostering the digital transformation of the energy transition process.
ASEAN should seek to deepen its economic engagement with China even as the latter’s economic turmoil subsides.
