July 25, 2018

Malaysian Elections: Spillover into Singapore?

As a political underdog, new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad had a legacy, a cause and a corrupt adversary to fight against. Aside from higher costs of living, the Lion City has little to inspire a change at the top.
July 11, 2018

Through the lens: Southeast Asia’s World Cup fans

Football is everything to Southeast Asians. Some take leave from work just to be able to catch a football match. Why is this so? Can any SEA nation make it to the World Cup?
July 2, 2018

Syed Saddiq, Dr. Mahathir’s key to the younger generation

Saddiq, is on the rise. A Cabinet post is almost inevitable—making him one of Malaysia’s youngest Ministers. What should we expect from him?
June 22, 2018

Southeast Asia, you’ve been warned

On 9 May 2018, the Malaysian people surprised the world – and themselves – by voting out a ruling party, UMNO and alliance, the Barisan Nasional (BN, or National Front) that had held power in one form or another for almost sixty-one years. How will this vote impact the region?