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Bridging ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Why People-to-People Connectivity Matters

The 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26 to 27 May 2025, marked a significant step towards deepening ties between ASEAN and the GCC. While inter-regional cooperation is often framed in terms of energy, trade, and investment, the foundations of this relationship are increasingly shaped by people-to-people connectivity, anchored in labour migration, religio…ASEAN · Kuala Lumpur Read Article

Thorny Issue: The Durian Economy and Land Tussle in Pahang

In 2022, Malaysia’s durian exports reached RM1.14 billion (US$258 million), driven mainly by Chinese demand. They surged after a deal allowing Malaysia to export fresh durians to China last year, with exports from 24 August to 31 December totalling RM24.84 million. However, Raub in the state of Pahang — the Musang King capital — has witnessed an escalation of tensions between farmers and the Pahang state government over durian plantations on sta…Pahang · Pahang Read Article

Malaysia’s Metadata Controversy: Surveillance in the Guise of Statistics

Malaysia’s recent directive to collect detailed phone metadata from all mobile users has reignited long-standing concerns about privacy, transparency, and state surveillance. Official reassurances have not quelled public unease, especially about the scope and granularity of the data being collected. In April 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) instructed all telcos to hand over user data for the first quarter of t…Surveillance · Malaysia Read Article

Power and Opposition Under Prabowo’s Political Cartel

INTRODUCTION In the lead up to the presidential elections and up until recently, the prevalent mode of political activity in Indonesia has been speculation. Much of this was focused on what the relationship would be between President Prabowo and the political parties, between President Prabowo and former President Joko Widodo and also between the President and Megawati Sukarnoputri and her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP). The PDIP…Jakarta, Indonesia · Jakarta Read Article

Facilitating Gainful Labour Migration in Southeast Asia Remains an Elusive Task

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Positioning Thailand as an LGBTQ+ Tourism Hub: Opportunities and Challenges

Thailand’s efforts to boost queer tourism following the legalisation of same-sex marriage goes further than a mere nod to progressiveness. They are an opportunistic embrace of inclusivity aimed at spurring economic growth and positioning the country as a global LGBTQ+ destination. At the same time, these efforts raise a fundamental question: do they reflect a genuine commitment to uplifting the local queer community or are they largely mercenary…Tourism · Thailand Read Article

Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s “Professional Son”

Since early 2024, users scrolling through their YouTube or TikTok feeds may have encountered Bobby Saputra, a self-proclaimed Chinese Indonesian billionaire playboy and “Professional Son”. He claims his father, William Saputra, is the 7th richest man in Asia and owns highly profitable companies like bottled water giant Danone Aqua. Bobby’s content has gone viral repeatedly, amassing over 840 million views on YouTube and over a million followers …YouTube · Indonesia Read Article

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Federal judge blocks Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students

Thai PM faces calls to quit after leaked phone call

Trump Tariff Deadline Spurs Asia Export Surge, Wider Trade Gaps

Commentary: The onset of ‘de-Jokowi-sation’ in Indonesian politics?

Bridging ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Why People-to-People Connectivity Matters

Thorny Issue: The Durian Economy and Land Tussle in Pahang

Malaysia’s Metadata Controversy: Surveillance in the Guise of Statistics

Power and Opposition Under Prabowo’s Political Cartel

Facilitating Gainful Labour Migration in Southeast Asia Remains an Elusive Task

Positioning Thailand as an LGBTQ+ Tourism Hub: Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding Bobby Saputra, Indonesia’s “Professional Son”

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