Daily News on the Southeast Asian Region

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14 January 2021 (pm) - 15 January 2021 (am)

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This alert service contains articles focusing on Southeast Asia and special topics in-line with the research interests of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

Today’s issue includes the following articles attributed to the Institute and its researchers. You can click on their names to go to these articles directly.

No. 6: Mr Made Supriatma, Visiting Fellow
No. 18: Dr Serina Rahman, Visiting Fellow
No. 29: Dr Serina Rahman, Visiting Fellow
No. 43: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute

Brunei Darussalam..

Cambodia ...............

Indonesia ................

Laos .........................

Malaysia ..................

Myanmar .................

Philippines ..............

Singapore ................

No. 1-2

No. 3-14

No. 15-16

No. 17-46

No. 47-52

Thailand .................

Timor-Leste.............

Vietnam ..................

ASEAN/SEA ..........

Asia Pacific ............

South China Sea ....

Special Topics ........

No. 53-63

No. 64-65

No. 66-69

No. 70-75

No. 76

No. 77

Cambodia

1. Chinese White Paper lists Cambodian investments

[Link to the white paper, "China's International Development Cooperation in the New Era"]

Khmer Times, 15 January 2021

2. Reeling in Cambodia’s real estate sector

Sangeetha Amarthalingam

Phnom Penh Post, 14 January 2021

Indonesia

3. Mengapa tren kendaraan listrik adalah momentum transformasi industri otomotif Indonesia [Why the trend for electric vehicles is a transformative moment for Indonesia's automotive industry]

Krisna Gupta, PhD Student at The Australian National University, Australian National University, Wishnu Mahraddika, PhD Scholar, Australian National University

Conversation, 15 January 2021

4. The cleric shell game in Indonesia

Johannes Nugroho

Interpreter, 15 January 2021

5. Subsidi Pupuk dan Masalah Peningkatan Produksi Petani [Fertilizer Subsidies and the Problem of Increasing Farmers' Production]

Republika, 15 January 2021

6. Vaccination drive poses big test of Indonesia's state capacity

Richard Borsuk

Straits Times, 15 January 2021

7. Investment in renewable energy at US$1.36 billion in 2020

Antara, 14 January 2021

8. Trade Minister launches digital platform to boost exports to China

Antara, 14 January 2021

9. Indonesia may allow private sector to buy and distribute COVID-19 vaccines

Channel News Asia, 14 January 2021

10. Why Indonesia Won’t Recognize Israel — At Least For Now

Diplomat, 14 January 2021

11. Indonesia’s Ties With Bahrain Slowly Gather Steam

Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Fuad Tingai

Diplomat, 14 January 2021

12. What you need to know about Indonesia’s newest COVID-19 restrictions

Jakarta Post, 14 January 2021

13. Council dismisses Arief Budiman from KPU chairmanship for ethics breach

Jakarta Post, 14 January 2021

14. Indonesian Coast Guard Intercepts, Escorts Chinese Survey Ship From EEZ

Radio Free Asia, 14 January 2021

Laos

15. What next for Laos’ growth strategy?

Souknilanh Keola, IDE-JETRO

East Asia Forum, 15 January 2021

16. In the Face of Criticism, Laos Pushes Ahead With Four Mekong Dams

Diplomat, 14 January 2021

Malaysia

17. Abdul Aziz appointed new Jakim director-general

Bernama, 15 January 2021

18. Commentary: Frustrated with tightened COVID-19 restrictions, Johor residents hope this MCO is the last

Serina Rahman

Channel News Asia, 15 January 2021

19. Emergency may push back Sarawak elections deadline, says lawyer

Robin Augustin

Free Malaysia Today, 15 January 2021

20. Armed forces given additional powers under new emergency ordinance

Free Malaysia Today, 15 January 2021

21. Unseen, deadly effects of the MCO

Free Malaysia Today, 15 January 2021

22. Substantial powers under emergency, questions remain

Malaysiakini, 15 January 2021

23. How emergency powers might affect you

Malaysiakini, 15 January 2021

24. Emergency ordinance gives full immunity to civil servants in Covid-19 fight

Malaysian Insight, 15 January 2021

25. Will there be an independent special committee?

Malaysian Insight, 15 January 2021

26. Experts fear 2-week MCO 2.0 won’t flatten virus curve

Malaysian Insight, 15 January 2021

27. Proactive securitisation crucial and timely for country

Datuk Dr Ruhanie Ahmad is an analyst of strategic and security issues, and was a member of parliament for Parit Sulong, Johor, 1990-2003

New Straits Times, 15 January 2021

28. Expert: One year to get immunity firewall

New Straits Times, 15 January 2021

29. Explainer: What led to Malaysia’s second major lockdown and its state of emergency

Today, 15 January 2021

30. Extreme measures needed to save tourism industry -- MATTA

Bernama, 14 January 2021

31. Agree to no-elections pact and call off emergency, says Shafie

Free Malaysia Today, 14 January 2021

32. India’s CPO imports from Malaysia go up 20%

Free Malaysia Today, 14 January 2021

33. Khairy: Singapore could pay premium price, Indonesia did own trials to get Covid-19 vaccines ahead of Malaysia

Malay Mail Online, 14 January 2021

34. Shafie: Muhyiddin should have negotiated with Opposition instead of resorting to an Emergency

Malay Mail Online, 14 January 2021

35. As system buckles, MOH cuts down testing of close contacts

Malaysiakini, 14 January 2021

36. Najib calls for power to the people

Malaysian Insight, 14 January 2021

37. Umno lemas di kolam yang cetek [Umno drowning in a shallow pool]

Profesor Ulung Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, pengarah Institut Kajian Etnik (KITA), UKM dan pengerusi Majlis Profesor Negara (MPN).

Malaysian Insight, 14 January 2021

38. 慕尤丁政府垮台了吗？ [Has the Muhyiddin government collapsed?]

刘哲伟目前在国际伊斯兰大学政治学系任职助理教授。

Malaysian Insight, 14 January 2021

39. Boycott emergency special committee, Mahfuz tells opposition MPs

Malaysian Insight, 14 January 2021

40. Impact of Covid-19 on the environment

Datuk Seri Dr Zaini Ujang is the secretary-general of Environment and Water Ministry

New Straits Times, 14 January 2021

41. COVID-19 and the politics of emergency

Khoo Ying Hooi

Sinchew 星洲网, 14 January 2021

42. Malaysia’s coronavirus lockdowns a ‘blessing in disguise’ for reducing Isis threat: counterterrorism chief

South China Morning Post, 14 January 2021

43. No need for shadow Cabinet, Opposition should play a role to check and balance the Perikatan govt, says Warisan

Star, 14 January 2021

44. Malaysian opposition chief Anwar urges MPs to appeal to King to lift emergency

Straits Times, 14 January 2021

45. Apa boleh terjadi kepada kerajaan PN selepas isytihar darurat? [What could happen to the PN government after declaration of emergency?] [7-minute video]

Malaysian Insight, 13 January 2021

46. The Pandemic And Its Effect On The Performance Of Hajj Pilgrimage In Malaysia

Dr Siti Zubaidah Ismail

Asia Research Institute, 12 January 2021

Philippines

47. PEZA investments down 19% in 2020

Manila Bulletin, 15 January 2021

48. Brown Americans and white Filipinos

Segundo Eclar Romero

Philippine Daily Inquirer, 15 January 2021

49. Philippines' Duterte says presidency no job for a woman

Straits Times, 15 January 2021

50. Concepcion: Private sector secures 17 M COVID-19 vaccine doses

Manila Bulletin, 14 January 2021

51. Treaty vs nukes to bolster PH claim in West PH Sea, says Tolentino

Philippine Daily Inquirer, 14 January 2021

52. China looks to boost ties with Philippines ahead of Biden inauguration

South China Morning Post, 14 January 2021

Thailand

53. Tourism fee to help insure foreigners visiting the kingdom

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

54. Kingdom gears for municipal elections

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

55. Govt outlines steps, rules for migrant amnesty

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

56. Dems urge quick Covid relief

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

57. Hoteliers hesitant to embrace ASQ scheme

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

58. FTI warns tyre AD [anti-dumping duties] will hit industry

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

59. Korn pushes legalisation of gambling

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

60. Government pledges to press on with DSEZ

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

61. Corruption without a moral backstop

Thitinan Pongsudhirak

Bangkok Post, 15 January 2021

62. Rise in Thai export market reliant on supply of Covid-19 vaccine, value of baht

Nation, 15 January 2021

63. Editorial: Gambling not going away

Bangkok Post, 14 January 2021

Vietnam

64. “Make in Vietnam” key to Vietnam’s target of high income by 2045

VietNamNet, 15 January 2021

65. Vietnam becomes sixth largest trading partner of China

Voice of Vietnam, 15 January 2021

ASEAN/Southeast Asia

66. JB-Singapore rapid transit plans up for public inspection

Free Malaysia Today, 14 January 2021

67. Philippines and Indonesia back Chinese Covid jab despite efficacy doubts

Guardian, 14 January 2021

68. Vietnam, Singapore upbeat about fruitful trade and investment cooperation

Voice of Vietnam, 14 January 2021

ASEAN-China

69. China’s Goals for Wang Yi’s Southeast Asian Tour

Nian Peng is deputy director and associate fellow at the Research Centre for Maritime Silk Road, National Institute for South China Sea Studies, China.

Diplomat, 15 January 2021

Asia Pacific

70. New alliances, not tariffs, are key to US trade strategy on China

Spencer Cohen and Badri Narayanan

South China Morning Post, 15 January 2021

71. Why the British pivot to Asia

Jonathan Eyal

Straits Times, 15 January 2021

72. Biden’s focus on climate change could turn up the pressure on China’s mega infrastructure program

CNBC, 14 January 2021

73. US Declassifies Strategy, Revealing Yawning Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality

[Link to the "Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific"]

Diplomat, 14 January 2021

74. Australia’s Reading of the US Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific

Diplomat, 14 January 2021

75. Biden Makes His First Bold Move on Asia

Michael J. Green

Foreign Policy, 13 January 2021

East/South China Sea

76. US sanctions Chinese officials, executives over ‘coercive behaviour’ in South China Sea

South China Morning Post, 15 January 2021

Climate Change/Environment

77. Paint it green: The new color of economic cooperation

Francesca Manenti

Jakarta Post, 14 January 2021

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