ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

11/09/2026

Upcoming next week - Events on and 's engagements with , 's ambitions and China's tech expansion into .

Full details at https://www.iseas.edu.sg/events/upcoming-events/

10/09/2026

ISEAS Perspective by Melinda Martinus - Overall, the findings suggest that Indonesia’s strategic outlook remains firmly anchored in ASEAN centrality and strategic autonomy, as well as in its engagement with all major powers, underscoring a preference for an inclusive, multipolar regional order over formal alignment with any single power.

Overall, the findings suggest that Indonesia’s strategic outlook remains firmly anchored in ASEAN centrality and strategic autonomy, as well as in its engagement with all major powers, underscoring a preference for an inclusive, multipolar regional order over formal alignment with any single power...

10/09/2026

Fulcrum Commentary by Yasmira P. Moner and Aries A. Arugay - The upcoming elections in Bangsamoro in the Philippines will mark a critical turning point in the region’s journey towards self-determination.

Yasmira Moner

The upcoming elections in Bangsamoro in the Philippines will mark a critical turning point in the region’s journey towards self-determination.

10/09/2026

Happening now — We are pleased to have Ms Chan Xin Ying and Mr Ooi Kok Hin with us this morning to discuss the relationship between 's public administration appointments and reforms.

Giving us an overview of the country’s public administration structure and a comparison of the appointments in terms of speed and personnels during the two -led , our speakers examined the dynamics between political leaders and career civil servants, how the appointments and relationships shape bureaucratic and institutional reform in reality and perceptions, and discuss alternative ways of implementing reform agendas.

Titled 'Understanding Malaysia’s Public Administration and Elite Appointments', this webinar is moderated by Dr Francis Hutchinson and organised by the Malaysia Studies Programme.

Read more about the subject here - https://www.iseas.edu.sg/articles-commentaries/iseas-perspective/2026-58-a-tale-of-two-administrations-examining-key-personnel-appointments-under-the-two-pakatan-harapan-led-governments-in-malaysia-by-ooi-kok-hin/

10/09/2026

Join us for the launch of our sixth Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, for the latest findings on public attitudes on climate, energy security, coal phase-out, subsidies, food insecurity, AI’s environmental impact, and ASEAN’s role, providing insights to guide policy and action.

Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore will deliver the keynote address, and regional experts will discuss and share their insights.

Sign up here - https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/southeast-asia-climate-outlook-survey-2026-measuring-public-momentum-in-regional-climate-transition/

09/09/2026

Fulcrum Commentary by Ooi Kok Hin - More than a decade since its formation, how far has Amanah challenged the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, PAS, as a mass-party alternative?

More than a decade since its formation, how far has Amanah challenged the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, PAS, as a mass-party alternative?

09/09/2026

Fulcrum Commentary by Renard Siew - Southeast Asia leaves swathes of potential carbon credits stranded and unrealised. ASEAN should embrace the Core Carbon Principles to bolster integrity and growth of its carbon markets.

Southeast Asia leaves swathes of potential carbon credits stranded and unrealised. ASEAN should embrace the Core Carbon Principles to bolster integrity and growth of its carbon markets.

09/09/2026

Happening tomorrow - Understanding Malaysia’s Public Administration and Elite Appointments

Sign up here - https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/understanding-malaysias-public-administration-and-elite-appointments/

08/09/2026

Southeast Asian countries face shared labour policy challenges in balancing employment, wages, skills development, social protection, and migration amid technological, demographic, and economic changes. This one-day workshop will bring together regional researchers to compare policy responses, challenges, and outcomes across , drawing lessons to support sustainable work and wellbeing in the region.

Sign up here - https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/comparative-labour-policy-in-southeast-asia-sustaining-work-and-wellbeing-in-a-shifting-world/

08/09/2026

Fulcrum Commentary by Sze Fung Ng - Parti Bersama Malaysia aims to attract disenchanted voters. But it might be hindered by the country’s first-past-the-post system.

Parti Bersama Malaysia aims to attract disenchanted voters. But it might be hindered by the country’s first-past-the-post system.