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ISEAS Library Selects
Daily News on the Southeast Asian Region
23 September 2020 (pm) - 24 September 2020 (am)
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Cambodia
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ADB: Revised forecast says economy to contract 4%: It added that it expects the local economy to rebound to grow 5.9 percent in 2021. However, it stated this prediction was "very uncertain" and could drastically change owing to a range of factors such as a widespread COVID-19 outbreak in the country... Overall, Southeast Asia is expected to contract by 3.8 percent this year, its first contraction in six decades, before an expected rebound of 6.8 percent growth in 2021.
Khmer Times, 24 September 2020
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50766129/adb-revised-forecast-says-economy-to-contract-4/
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US Ambassador, Cambodian Defense Minister Hold Rare Meeting Following US Sanctions: In a post to Facebook on Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy said Murphy "had a productive meeting" with Tea Banh, also Cambodia's deputy prime minister, "to discuss a range of potential areas of strengthened security cooperation, as well as ongoing efforts to preserve Cambodia's sovereignty." U.S. Embassy spokesperson Arend Zwartjes told RFA's Khmer Service in an email Wednesday that Washington is "hopeful that we can find a way to expand military-to-military cooperation" as a result of the talks.
Radio Free Asia, 23 September 2020
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/meeting-09232020173831.html
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Indonesia
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Indonesia's democracy 'deteriorating' over past five years: The experts, who study Indonesian politics and hail from overseas research centers and universities, said that, although Indonesia deserved praise for its practice of liberal democracy, registering a quality higher than that of India and only lagging behind countries in Northeast Asia, like Japan and South Korea, it had stagnated in recent years and in fact had begun to regress due to efforts taken by members of the political elite to sabotage democratic institutions.
Jakarta Post, 24 September 2020
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/09/23/indonesias-democracy-deteriorating-over-past-five-years.html
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Negara, Dakwah, dan Penceramah Agama [The nation, dakwah and religious lectures] (1): Meski sudah ada format hubungan cukup serasi di antara negara Indonesia dengan agama-khususnya Islam yang dianut mayoritas mutlak warga-selalu saja ada ketegangan di antara kedua entitas ini.
Republika, 24 September 2020
https://www.republika.id/posts/10422/negara-dakwah-dan-penceramah-agama-1
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Government anticipates improved economic growth in 3rd quarter: The Committee for COVID-19 Handling and Economic Recovery expects the Indonesian economy to grow at a faster pace in the third quarter compared to the second quarter of this year, despite a looming recession. "As per data we have collected, (economic growth) in the third quarter will surely be better than in the second quarter," executive secretary I of the Committee for COVID-19 Handling and Economic Recovery, Raden Pardede, said in an online discussion here on Wednesday.
Antara, 23 September 2020
https://en.antaranews.com/news/157321/government-anticipates-improved-economic-growth-in-3rd-quarter
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Rising Influence Of Ethnic Music In Indonesia: A Closer Look At Javanese Campursari: Javanese pop star Didi Kempot (born: Dionisius Prasetyo) died of a heart attack on May 5, 2020 in Surakarta, Central Java. He was 53 years old and was at the peak of his career, being immensely popular at the time of his death among Javanese communities, both in Indonesia and Suriname, in South America. Didi started his music career in 1986 and had composed around 700 songs. Although he has been around for more than thirty years, he had never experienced success the way he did in the last three years of his life. Indonesian media dubbed his late success the 'rebirth' of Didi Kempot.
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Indonesia Is Unlikely to Escape Recession: Finance Minister - The Finance Ministry has cut Indonesia's economic growth projection for this year to between -1.7 percent and -0.6 percent from between -1.1 percent to 0.2 percent as the country's failure to contain the Covid-19 spread making it unlikely for the largest economy in Southeast Asia to escape recession. The ministry said the economy would contract by 2.9 to 1.1 percent in the June to September period, following a 5.3 percent contraction in the previous three-month period. Economist defines a recession as contractions in two consecutive quarters. "The negative economic growth is likely to occur in the third quarter and maybe still ongoing in the fourth," Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Tuesday.
Jakarta Globe, 23 September 2020
https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-is-unlikely-to-escape-recession-finance-minister
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Purging corruption, corrupt officials key to effective omnibus bill: Experts: Sonny Keraf, a politician of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and a sustainable development expert, said in a virtual discussion on Tuesday that the government should first get rid of corrupt public officials, including several regional leaders, to streamline the business licensing process.
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Expect political manoeuvres after Anwar's claim, say analysts: Azmi Hassan of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia said there would be time, before Anwar has an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, for the opposing sides to make moves to gather the support of MPs. Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya said Anwar's new coalition would still have to go through many processes before getting the royal consent to form a government.
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Experts differ on whether snap elections will stabilise the economy: Michael Kang, president of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Association of Malaysia, called for snap polls to ensure economic stability, but Geoffrey Williams of HELP University said fresh elections would not change the economic situation unless there were better policies in place. Weak market sentiments following opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's announcement of having enough numbers to form a new government saw the ringgit at a near two-week low yesterday.
Free Malaysia Today, 24 September 2020
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2020/09/24/experts-differ-on-whether-snap-elections-will-stabilise-the-economy/
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Where can Anwar draw his numbers from for his takeover bid?Officially, only Pakatan Harapan ally Parti Amanah Negara has confirmed its lawmakers - all 11 - supported Anwar in this. DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng reiterated that his party's 42 MPs would support Anwar's takeover only if he has the majority to do so. Malay Mail spoke to other lawmakers about their positions. While rival parties have denied supporting Anwar, it is noteworthy that he stressed during his announcement that he has the support of individual lawmakers rather than parties.
Malay Mail Online, 24 September 2020
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/09/24/where-can-anwar-draw-his-numbers-from-for-his-takeover-bid/1906048
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PAS supports PN, but if it falls that's another story: PAS has emphasised that its 18 MPs remain supporters of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government and Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, said its vice-president Mohd Amar Abdullah. However, Amar said, if it is true that the PN government is going to fall, then the matter will have to be re-evaluated.
Malaysiakini, 24 September 2020
https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/543834
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In Putrajaya tussle, Zahid picks grassroots over Muhyiddin, says Umno leader: AHMAD Zahid Hamidi has reached a point where he wishes to please his Umno grassroots rather than Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, a party leader told The Malaysian Insight. Johor Umno deputy chief Nur Jazlan Mohamed was explaining the party president's enigmatic statement that he could not stop Umno and Barisan Nasional lawmakers from supporting Anwar Ibrahim's bid to be the prime minister.
Malaysian Insight, 24 September 2020
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/274358
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Muhyiddin should call for snap polls, say analysts: MUHYIDDIN Yassin should go for broke and call for the dissolution of Parliament if opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim truly has the numbers to form a new government, said analysts. They said Muhyiddin, who formed the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government in February, does not have the majority with his party, Bersatu, and should call for elections instead of negotiating with other parties.
Malaysian Insight, 24 September 2020
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/274350
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Last salute to a general: With the passing of Major-General (Rtd) Datuk Mahmood Sulaiman recently, the armed forces remembers a warrior who bravely led successful operations against terrorists during the early days of the formation of Malaysia.
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Iktibar crimea buat Sabah [Crimea lessons for Sabah]: Sebelum ini, ada pihak yang menyeru kerajaan supaya 'berunding' dengan Filipina berkaitan tuntutan ke atas Sabah - satu seruan yang cukup merendahkan kedaulatan negara kerana sesungguhnya ia adalah perkara yang haram untuk dirundingkan daripada perspektif geostrategik.
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Help desperately needed for Malaysians who lost Singapore jobs: Steven is among 15,666 Malaysians reported by the Malaysian High Commission to have lost their jobs in Singapore as a result of the economic problems brought on by the republic's "circuit breaker" period, the equivalent of Malaysia's MCO. Government officials have said that more support is needed to ensure Malaysians retrenched from jobs in Singapore get adequate support as they lack the social protections offered by those employed by local companies.
Free Malaysia Today, 23 September 2020
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2020/09/23/help-desperately-needed-for-malaysians-who-lost-singapore-jobs/
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Malaysia potential renewable powerhouse in SEA, says Greenpeace: Environmental group Greenpeace has called Malaysia the potential "renewable energy champion" in Southeast Asia, but says the government must adjust its priorities towards the burgeoning solar sector and away from natural gas, petrol and coal. In its report titled "Southeast Asia Power Sector Scorecard", Malaysia received a D+ due to its reliance on unsustainable forms of energy and political interests in natural gas and petroleum.
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So, is Anwar playing a game?In the past, I've spoken to Malays who said they feared Anwar would pursue more liberal and equitable policies, resulting in the Malays losing some of the advantages they now enjoyed. So that part of his statement is crucial to assuage the fears of the Malays. It is to tell them that most of those backing him are Malays and, therefore, non-Malays would not be dictating the direction of the government.
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Anwar's claim of majority numbers a surprise, says Kit Siang: DAP in a statement after Anwar's announcement said its MPs would support the PH chairman, if he had the majority numbers. DAP, which has 42 MPs, has said it will never work with Umno.
Malaysian Insight, 23 September 2020
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/274340
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Can't stop support for Anwar, says Zahid: UMNO and the Barisan Nasional (BN) will not be able to stop its lawmakers who want to support Anwar Ibrahim's bid to form the federal government and become prime minister, said Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The Umno president said he took note of the opposition leader's plan to meet the King to inform him of his proposition to form the government.
Malaysian Insight, 23 September 2020
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/274261
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Anwar tidak prihatin kesusahan rakyat, kata Wan Saiful [Anwar is not concerned about the plight of the people, said Wan Saiful]: Wan Saiful berkata, Anwar juga disifatkan sebagai tidak menghormati Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yang sedang menjalani rawatan di Institut Jantung Negara (IJN).
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安华意图分裂国盟再夺权[Anwar attempting to split PN and regain power]:巫裔及穆斯林议员绝大多数是在土团党、巫统、伊斯兰党及砂土保党，这是不是说慕尤丁面对窝里反？还是巫统和伊党遗弃全民共识联盟，或者是砂土保党（砂盟）愿意与行动党合作？如果安华掌握接近三分二议席，应该包括行动党的42席，土团、巫统及伊党议员之前策动喜来登政变，就是要剔除行动党，支持安华意味着与行动党结盟，岂不自打嘴巴？
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PM announces another RM7bil allocation for Prihatin cash aid: The government will allocate RM7bil in cash aid under Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) 2.0, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said that RM1,000 each would be given to 3.7 million families in the B40 category, RM500 each to 3.8 million singles in the B40 group, RM600 each to 1.4 million M40 families, and RM300 each to 1.7 million singles in the M40 group. The payments would be made in two batches - one at the end of October this year and another in January next year.
Star, 23 September 2020
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/09/23/pm-announces-another-rm7bil-allocation-for-prihatin-cash-aid
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Shafie mum over Anwar's bid for PM: Parti Warisan Sabah president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has refrained from commenting on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's claim that he has the parliamentary majority to take over the Federal Government. "I just want to focus on Sabah," he told reporters during a campaign pit stop in Ranau to shore up support for Warisan Plus candidates on Wednesday (Sept 23) night. When asked whether his party's nine MPs were part of Anwar's group of MPs, he replied again that he was focusing on Sabah.
Star, 23 September 2020
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/09/23/shafie-mum-over-anwar039s-bid-for-pm
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Rise in Covid cases sows doubts over Myanmar's November election: A surge in new Covid-19 infections is raising doubt about whether Myanmar will be able to hold its general election as scheduled on November 8. Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy will seek a new five-year mandate in just over six weeks. She is widely expected to win because of her lasting popularity among her political base, including voters from the dominant Bamar ethnic group. However, after keeping infections under control during the pandemic's early stages, the country has seen an increase in coronavirus cases over the past month.
Financial Times, 24 September 2020
https://www.ft.com/content/f0397053-8db3-41e7-b23f-56d5c03cf498
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Myanmar: Stop Prosecuting Peaceful Protesters - The Myanmar authorities should cease responding to criticism of the government and military with arrests and prosecutions of students protesting human rights abuses, Human Rights Watch said today. They should immediately drop charges against the students and unconditionally release those in custody. At least 20 students around the country have been charged or are facing arrest under various laws after joining protests or sticker campaigns critical of the government or military, including criticizing the mobile internet shutdown in Rakhine and Chin States, according to the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU).
Human Rights Watch, 23 September 2020
https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/09/23/myanmar-stop-prosecuting-peaceful-protesters
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Concern as Captured Myanmar Forces Shown in New Arakan Army Video: Some observers saw the video release as a way to inform family members that the captives are still alive that also could prompt negotiations on a prisoner exchange. Others said making the captured men talk violated their privacy - if not Geneva Convention rules on the questioning of war captives.
Radio Free Asia, 23 September 2020
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/pow-video-09232020200133.html
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Philippines
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AFP, PNP disown pro-Duterte accounts shut down by Facebook: Facebook has taken down more than 100 fake domestic accounts and pages linked to the Philippine military and police that target activists and dissidents, and over 150 others based in China that support President Rodrigo Duterte and the possible presidential bid by his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. In separate statements on Wednesday, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines disowned the alleged fake social media accounts linked to them.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 24 September 2020
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1339534/facebook-shuts-pro-duterte-accounts-traced-to-china
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EU Parliament Resolution: A Double Standard? The bilateral relations between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) have been relatively friendly for quite some time until it soured when the Duterte administration launched its war against illegal drugs. [...] On 17 September 2020, EU lawmakers adopted a resolution which threatens to revoke the Philippines' Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status that provides tariff perks for Filipino goods based if the following conditions are not met...
ASEAN Post, 23 September 2020
https://theaseanpost.com/article/eu-parliament-resolution-double-standard
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Philippine military to review troop accounts after Facebook purge: Facebook said it had removed two networks - one traced to the Philippines and another to China's Fujian province - for violating its policies. The Philippine network involved 57 Facebook accounts, 31 pages and 20 Instagram profiles, according to Nathaniel Gleicher, head of security policy at the social media giant.
Channel News Asia, 23 September 2020
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/philippines-military-facebook-accounts-purge-13137958
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Thailand
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Digital services driving market: Thailand's digital industry value is expected to climb 1.2% to 655.6 billion baht this year and surge 12.9% in 2021, driven by digital transformation, 5G tech and the adoption of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT), says the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa).
Bangkok Post, 24 September 2020
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1990631/digital-services-driving-market
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Govt pleads for charter support: The coalition government, whose version of the charter amendment draft is expected to receive support from parliament today, has called for senators to back it in order to defuse potential political conflict. In presenting the government's bill on Wednesday, chief whip Virat Rattanaset and Bhumjaithai Party MP Supachai Chaisamut emphasised the need to amend the constitution by setting up a new team of charter writers, as a way out of the political conflict dividing the country.
Bangkok Post, 24 September 2020
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1990503/govt-pleads-for-charter-support
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Govt speeds up plans for highways to the South: Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has pledged to expedite the construction of new highways that will connect Bangkok with the southern provinces. Mr Saksayam said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had instructed the Transport Ministry to urgently develop Thailand's transport infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency of road networks.
Bangkok Post, 24 September 2020
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1990547/govt-speeds-up-plans-for-highways-to-the-south
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Pandemic's needs ease export drop: The ministry sees a double-digit contraction as unlikely in the remaining months, with food products and items used at home showing potential based on changing consumer behaviour, Ms Pimchanok said. The ministry reported yesterday that the value of Thai exports improved in August on a month-to-month basis and stood above $20 billion for the first time in five months.
Bangkok Post, 24 September 2020
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1990675/pandemics-needs-ease-export-drop
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泰国反军人干政与反王权政治浪潮合流[Thailand's anti-junta and anti-monarchy politics converge]: 军方与王室之间则有着很微妙的关系。1932年旨在反对君主专制的革命，就有军人参加。在更多时候，泰国的军人集团是王室一方可靠的政治盟友，是捍卫君主制的坚定力量。
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Thai protesters to rally as lawmakers weigh constitution changes: Thai protesters plan to hit the streets again as lawmakers decide on a pathway to amend the constitution, a move aimed at placating demonstrators calling for more democracy and reform of the monarchy. Both houses of Parliament will vote on Thursday (Sept 24) on various proposals to set up a committee that will propose changes to the constitution written by a military-appointed panel after a 2014 coup.
Straits Times, 24 September 2020
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-protesters-to-rally-as-lawmakers-weigh-constitution-changes
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Govt gears up for December local polls: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said they would be held on December 13 this year during the long holiday, when people would be available to vote.
Nation, 23 September 2020
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30395012
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ASEAN/Southeast Asia
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Economic diplomacy: A snapshot of overseas investment trends: The notable thing when the government is particularly focussed on Southeast Asia as a diversification location and new growth centre is that the 517 affiliates in that region performed better on average than those in both China and the US. However, despite all the focus on business opportunities in the ASEAN region, the number of businesses there has only increased marginally over 15 years.
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The Trump Administration's Record On Southeast Asia: A recent survey conducted by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute across the ten Southeast Asian countries found that just 34.9% of respondents had some or full confidence in the US as a strategic partner; and just 24.3% believed that the US would "provide leadership to maintain the rules-based order and uphold international law." With less than two months to go before the US heads to the presidential polls, it is pertinent to look back on Trump's track record in Southeast Asia and ask: how did things come to this?
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Asia Pacific
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How Congress Can Get Deterrence Right in the Asia-Pacific: Amid legislative gridlock surrounding a new COVID-19 relief bill and the ongoing election season, one could be forgiven if they missed an important point of bipartisan agreement found in the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021. Both chambers have included funds for an "Indo-Pacific Reassurance Initiative" and "Pacific Deterrence Initiative," each modeled after the European Defense Initiative adopted last year. Although important distinctions between each piece of legislation exist, this consensus highlights the legislative support behind meeting U.S. military commanders' stated needs to adequately deter the threat posed by China. It also underscores the importance of deterrence as an organizing principle for U.S. defense strategy. This concept deserves further attention given its support throughout Capitol Hill and its associated implications on the utility of American military forces in the region.
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East/South China Sea
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Malaysia's Evolving Policy Toward The South China Sea: Malaysia submitted a note verbale to the United Nations, strengthening its claims in the South China Sea (SCS), a top security priority of its first defense white paper. The country advanced an appeasement policy toward China under former Prime Minister Najib Razak before shifting to non-alignment policy under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. We argue that under Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's administration, the uncertainty of Malaysia's domestic politics and the COVID-19 pandemic will likely result in a setback for Kuala Lumpur's note verbale, leaving its position in the South China Sea bland.
Eurasia Review, 24 September 2020
https://www.eurasiareview.com/24092020-malaysias-evolving-policy-toward-the-south-china-sea-analysis/
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US-China Tensions And Its Impact On The South China Sea Dispute: Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) have been on the rise. This is mainly for China's continued assertive actions and for the sharp deterioration in US-China relations over China's massive territorial claims in the SCS. Tensions in the SCS have risen sharply in recent times, especially in the past few weeks given the general deterioration in the relations between the US and China. This ongoing turf war is only causing more strain in maintaining peace and stability in these disputed waters.
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What the Code of Conduct shouldn't be: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China are set to resume negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC), which is intended to manage the dispute in the South China Sea. What the Philippines should strongly guard against is for the COC to become a tool of China to legitimize its seizure of geologic features and maritime zones in the South China Sea in violation of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or Unclos.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 24 September 2020
https://opinion.inquirer.net/133860/what-the-code-of-conduct-shouldnt-be
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Will PH walk the talk on sea ruling? Analysts skeptical: President Rodrigo Duterte's assertion of the Philippines' legal victory against China over its sweeping territorial claims to the South China Sea has drawn mixed reactions from foreign policy observers. "This move should not be taken lightly," said Julio Amador III, senior research fellow at the Ateneo School of Government, after the President told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday that the Philippines "firmly rejects" any attempt to undermine the 2016 arbitration award that invalidated China's sweeping claims over the South China Sea.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 24 September 2020
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/191140/will-ph-walk-the-talk-on-sea-ruling-analysts-skeptical
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杜特尔特谈南中国海仲裁案对华措辞变强硬 [Duterte on South China Sea arbitration: tougher stance against China]: 尤索夫伊萨东南亚研究院（ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute）高级访问研究员库克（Malcolm Cook）受访时指出，现在有"更多空间能够让那些批评中国的声音被听到并发挥影响，" 他说，在杜特尔特降低反美论调的同时，对华更为强硬的官员也纷纷站了出来，"今年菲律宾外交政策的重心，已经偏向美国。"
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报, 23 September 2020
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20200923-1087212
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Why China, Once Coy, Suddenly Wants to Discuss a Code of Conduct for a Disputed Sea - China aims to push back against the United States by reopening talks with 10 Southeast Asian nations on a code of conduct that would help prevent mishaps in a crowded, disputed Asian sea, political scholars say. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged in August that the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations bloc resume talks with his country toward a South China Sea code of conduct, state-controlled news media in China said. Wang told a symposium in Beijing this month that negotiators should try to finish the code "at a faster pace," China Central Television reported online.
VOA Cambodia, 23 September 2020
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/5594581.html
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Superpower relations and the region
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佐科联大发言警告：地缘政治对抗或摧毁全球稳定和平 [Jokowi's UN speech: Geopolitical confrontation could destroy global stability and peace]: 彭博社引述新加坡尤索夫伊萨东南亚研究院高级访问研究员库克（Malcolm Cook）说，现在有"更多空间能够让那些批评中国的声音被听到并发挥影响"。他说，在杜特尔特降低反美论调的同时，对华更为强硬的官员也纷纷站了出来。"今年菲律宾外交政策的重心，已经偏向美国。"
Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报, 24 September 2020
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/znews/international/story20200924-1087343
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