ISIS Focus 01/2024 no. 19
10 January 2024
This issue of Focus expounds on the themes and issues covered during the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR), one of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (Isis) Malaysia's flagship conterences.
ISIS Focus 02/2023 No. 18
21 August 2023
To commemorate the 65th anniversary of Malaysia-India ties, ISIS Malaysia is honoured to partner with the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur, to release this special ISIS Focus titled “Malaysia-India @ 65: Charting the way forward”.
ISIS Focus 12/2022 No. 17
21 December 2022
This ISIS Focus on digital rights has been long in the making. From the first virtual workshop held during MCO 2.0 in early January 2022 to the time of writing in May – the final product has gone through Malaysia in lockdown, transition towards endemicity and a new government. The six writers here have explored…
ISIS Focus 10/2022 No. 16
26 October 2022
This edition of ISIS Focus expounds on the themes and issues covered during the 35th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR), convened by ISIS Malaysia from 5-7 July 2022.
Pandemic Papers: Lessons from Covid-19
20 April 2022
Pandemic Papers: Lessons from Covid-19 touches on economic growth and development; the impact on women; human capital and foreign relations; and how the pandemic shaped the national discourse. It also documents Covid-19 policies and their effects.
Indo-Pacific strategy: Springboard for deepening EU-Malaysia relations
02 December 2021
ISIS Focus 10/2021 No. 15
15 October 2021
ISIS Focus 4/2020 No. 14
16 November 2020
Workshop on Mid-Term Review for Asean Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint 2025
05 August 2020
Official Visit by YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein
22 July 2020
Maritime and trade uncertainties arising from current global dynamics for Malaysia
25 June 2020
ISIS Focus 3/2020 No. 13
23 May 2020
ISIS Focus 3/2020 No. 12
17 April 2020
ISIS Focus 2/2020 No. 11
01 April 2020
ISIS Focus 1/2020 No. 10
15 January 2020
ISIS Malaysia Forum on Korea
15 November 2019
ISIS PRAXIS Conference “Malaysia Beyond 2020”
21 October 2019
Asia-Pacific Forum 2019
17 October 2019
The 12th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue (AANZ)
25 September 2019
Access to Work for Refugees in Malaysia
26 August 2019
Malaysia is increasingly emerging as a final destination for refugees. It is an open secret that most work illegally in various sectors of the economy. It is within Malaysia's national interest to provide access to work for UNHCR-registered refugees
33rd Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR)
12 July 2019
ISIS Focus 1/2019 No. 9
08 May 2019
Malaysia Scholars on Korea (MASK) Network Roundtable
23 April 2019
Perdebatan Calon Presiden Indonesia Keempat
05 April 2019
Perdebatan yang keempat di antara kedua-dua calon presiden Indonesia Joko "Jokowi" Widodo dan Prabowo Subianto telah dilangsungkan pada 30 Mac 2019. Apakah cadangan dasar kedua-dua calon dalam aspek ideologi, pentadbiran kerajaan, pertahanan dan hubungan antarabangsa?
We Think | Sinatra - Indonesia's 3rd Presidential Debate - The Clash of VP Picks
22 March 2019
Should Malaysia Take Back Daesh Returnees
14 March 2019
The ongoing assault on Daesh's last bastion in Baghouz by Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has displaced thousands of people, especially Daesh foreign fighters. These fighters might seek avenues to return to their countries of origin. Malaysia should decide whether taking back its nationals is in her national interest or not.
IKAT (The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies)
13 February 2019
IKAT: The Indonesian Journal of Southeast Asian Studies is an academic journal about Southeast Asia. Founded in 2017 at the Center for Southeast Asian Social Studies Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, the journal aims to provide new, rigorous and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the region. Download PDF
Experts agree COC will take time
17 January 2019
The South China Sea’s Code Of Conduct (COC) will likely be on the agenda at this week’s ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, but analysts do not expect any major breakthroughs to be reached in Chiang Mai. The northern Thai city is the venue for the 17-18 January meeting which marks the first time Thailand plays host…
Disinformation: Economic Loss and Short-Run Gains
08 January 2019
In the business world, disinformation could tarnish a brand reputation, creating negative public sentiment towards the brand and consequently causing economic loss. A company’s share price could also suffer - at worst, dropping off a cliff edge and then going through a sluggish recovery. Download PDF
ISIS Focus 2/2018 No. 8
31 December 2018
The ‘Other’ Sabah: Identity Positioning in a Borderland
12 December 2018
The Second Malaysia Scholars on Korea (MASK) Network Seminar
04 December 2018
ASEAN Circle Meeting
03 December 2018
Meet | Naufal - The Budding Researcher
30 November 2018
We Think | Firdaos - Focus on outcome of Budget 2019
30 November 2018
What is the difference between influence and interference operations, and how should states respond?
30 November 2018
The Valdai Club Asian Regional Conference
22 November 2018
A Courtesy call by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Kuwait
14 November 2018
ISIS Malaysia Seminar on “The 2019 Indonesian Presidential Election: The Usual (and the Unusual) Suspects”
14 November 2018
Agenda AWANI: RMK-11 dokumen reformasi komprehensif
07 November 2018
11th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
22 October 2018
Cambodia Development Research Institute (CDRI)
20 October 2018
CDRI's Mission As an independent Cambodian development policy research institute, the mission of the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI) is to contribute to Cambodia’s sustainable development and the well-being of its people through the generation of high quality policy-relevant development research, knowledge dissemination and capacity building. CDRI works to achieve this mission in partnership with…
Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan RMK11 on Agenda Awani
18 October 2018
On October 18, Dr Hezri Adnan was on Astro Awani, Agenda Awani with Kamarul Bahrin dissecting the Mid-Term Review of the 11th Malaysia Plan RMK11.
Korea’s New Southern Policy: Motivations, Aspirations, and Implications
11 October 2018
How to Understand China Today Through Its Traditional Philosophy: China’s X Factor
08 October 2018
PRAXIS Economic Seminar
04 October 2018
Council for Security and Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific (CSCAP)
23 September 2018
The Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) was established on 8 June 1993 with the aim of providing a structural regional process of a non-governmental nature to contribute to the efforts towards regional confidence building and enhancing regional security through dialogues, consultation and cooperation. ISIS Malaysia is the lead institution of CSCAP…
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
23 September 2018
The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a tripartite partnership of senior individuals from business and industry, government, academic and other intellectual circles. All participate in their private capacity and discuss freely on current, practical policy issues of the Asia-Pacific region. Its work program aims for better cooperation and policy coordination in areas including trade,…
Asean-ISIS
23 September 2018
Asean Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (Asean-ISIS) The Asean-ISIS network is an association of think-tanks registered with Asean. Formed in 1988, its founding members comprise the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) of Indonesia, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, Institute of Strategic and Development Studies (ISDS Philippines), Singapore Institute…
Economic Growth, Environment and Privatisation
14 September 2018
Economic Growth, Environment and PrivatisationEssays by Dr Jomo K Sundaram. Download
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2017
14 September 2018
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Annual Report 2017
THIRTY2 APR: DISRUPTION: PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. POWER. SECURITY
14 September 2018
ASEAN CIRCLE 2017 - 2018
14 September 2018
APR@30: Cooperation and Contestation in A Changing Regional Landscape
14 September 2018
The 30th Asia-Pacific Roundtable: A Short Report
StreetScore scores a street view based on how safe it looks to a human
13 September 2018
The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment cried she admitted. The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile. It's…
50 Tips and Insights About Productivity, Happiness, and Life
13 September 2018
The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment cried she admitted. The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is just be nice to everyone and always smile. It's…
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Prof William Maley (2)
13 September 2018
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Professor Zhu Feng
13 September 2018
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Ambassador Shivshankar Menon
13 September 2018
ISIS Malaysia Board of Directors Informal Luncheon Meeting
05 September 2018
ISIS Malaysia Board of Directors Informal Luncheon Meeting 4 September 2018Orchid Room, The Royal Lake Club, Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur On September 04 2018 an informal luncheon meeting among ISIS Malaysia Board of Directors was held at the Orchid Room, The Royal Lake Club, Lake Garden, Kuala Lumpur. Among others, members discussed the direction of…
"Kunjungan Hormat Ahli-ahli Lembaga Pengarah ISIS Malaysia Ke atas YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamed"
05 September 2018
"Kunjungan Hormat Ahli-ahli Lembaga Pengarah ISIS Malaysia Ke atas YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamed, Perdana Menteri Malaysia" 23 July 2018Prime Minister Office, Perdana Putra Bullding, Putrajaya On 23 July 2018, ISIS Malaysia’s Chairman and Chief Executive Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, together with Board members and the Head of Administration of the institute called…
Dialogue With Minister of Foreign Affairs & Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance
05 September 2018
Dialogue With Minister of Foreign Affairs & Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance 27 August 2018 Wisma Putra Dr Hezri Adnan attended a meeting with the Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah on 27 August 2018 in his capacity as the Co-Chair of the Malaysian Civil Society Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting at Wisma Putra was also…
International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS) Malaysia
03 September 2018
IAIS is an independent Islamic think-tank, seeking to promote civilisational renewal. The institute carries out research on pressing issues facing Muslims and non-Muslims and makes policy recommendations to the Government of Malaysia. IAIS publishes its own journal, Islam and Civilisational Renewal, as well as monographs and occasional papers. IAIS holds regular public forums on a…
Myanmar's eternal shame
03 September 2018
Article by Bunn Nagara which appeared in The Star, 2 September 2018 Download
7th Malaysian-German Security Dialogue
30 August 2018
Should Malaysia liberalise its rice imports?
30 August 2018
On June 6, 2018, the Agriculture and Agrobased Industry Minister announced that the Cabinet had decided to review the monopoly to import rice by Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS). Download
Malaysia must be vigilant on US-China trade war
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli which appeared in The Malaysian Reserve, 25 July 2018 Also available here More details
Malaysia’s budget goals still possible with sales tax, but future pain awaits: Experts
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli which appeared in Today Online, 27 July 2018 Also available here More details
Will the SST lead to lower prices? Well, it depends
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli which appeared in Yahoo News, 24 July 2018 Also available here More details
Come clean on fuel subsidies, Finance Ministry urged
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli which appeared in FMT News, 21 July 2018 Also available here More details
China’s stalled investments to top agenda when Malaysian envoy visits Beijing, observers say
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Shahriman Lockman which appeared in South China Morning Post, 17 July 2018 Also available here More details
SST will raise prices of cars and services’
28 August 2018
Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli which appeared in FMT News, 14 July 2018 Also available here More details
China terus promosi Malaysia jadi hab perdagangan terbaik - Ma Jiantang
28 August 2018
Comments by Dato’ Steven Wong which appeared in Astro Awani, 2 July 2018 Also available here More details
Cooperation, focus of Malaysian PM's visit to China
20 August 2018
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is paying an official visit to China, barely three months after his return to power. The visit is at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and the two sides are expected to discuss cooperation and regional issuesTV program World Insight with Tian Wei on Friday 17th August 2018 from…
Some regional realities
20 August 2018
Article by Bunn Nagara which appeared in The Star, 19 August, 2018 Download
7th Bali Process Senior Officials’ Meeting
16 August 2018
7th Bali Process Senior Officials’ Meeting 6 August 2018 Bali International Convention Center Deputy Chief Executive Dato’ Steven Wong presenting to the 7th Bali Process Senior Officials’ meeting and spoke for the Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration about the displacement challenges facing the region
IERP Global Conference 2018
16 August 2018
IERP Global Conference 2018. Enterprise Risk Management: New Paradigm 31 July 2018 Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Deputy Chief Executive Dato’ Steven Wong recently spoke on ’The Not-So-Slow-Descent into Global Political and Security Disorder' at the IERP Global Conference 2018. His four points were on: 1) Crises of democracy/institutions and implications on social order/cooperation 2) Deterioration…
APR Report
16 August 2018
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15 August 2018
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30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Ambassador Pou Sothirak
13 August 2018
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Mr Ralph Cossa
13 August 2018
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Dr May Britt Stumbaum
13 August 2018
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Dr James Boutilier (2)
13 August 2018
Pressure mounting to ratify CPTPP
13 August 2018
Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 August 2018 Download
The Southern Thailand Conflict: Complexities, Obstacles, and Opportunities
12 August 2018
Organiser
03 August 2018
Interlocutor & Panellists
03 August 2018
Session 1: PROSPECTS, STRENGTHS AND VULNERABILITIES OF THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY Interlocutor: Panelists: Mr Tan Chung HanMore info Mr Tan Chung Han Producer and Presenter BFM Radio Malaysia Mr Marzunisham OmarMore info Mr Marzunisham Omar Assistant GovernorBank Negara Malaysia Mr Richard RecordMore info Mr Richard Record Lead EconomistMacroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice World Bank Group…
Programme
03 August 2018
Thursday, 4 October 2018 0845 – 0930 Registration & Networking 0930 – 0950 Participants take their seats 1015 – 1025 WELCOMING REMARKS 1025 – 1045 ROYAL ADDRESS 1045 – 1100 Refreshments 1100 – 1215 SESSION 1: PROSPECTS, STRENGTHS AND VULNERABILITIES OF THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY 1215 – 1330 SESSION 2: RAISING THE GAME OF MALAYSIAN MANUFACTURING…
THIRTY2 APR: DISRUPTION: PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. POWER. SECURITY
02 August 2018
The 32nd Asia-Pacific Roundtable: A Report Download
APR@30: Cooperation and Contestation in A Changing Regional Landscape
02 August 2018
The 30th Asia-Pacific Roundtable: A Short Report Download
ISIS Focus 1/2018 No. 7
31 July 2018
ASEAN CIRCLE 2017 - 2018
30 July 2018
ASEAN CIRCLE 2017 - 2018 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "The Southern Thailand Conflict: Complexities, Obstacles, and Opportunities"
30 July 2018
by: DR CHANINTIRA NA THALANG Associate Professor of International Relations Thammasat University, Thailand Event status: By Invitation only Date: 30 July 2018 Time: 10.00am Venue : ISIS Malaysia Overview Over the past 14 years, the conflict in Thailand’s southern provinces has claimed 7,000 lives, caused numerous injuries, hindered economic and social development and created an…
Child Marriage Study: Analysis, Drivers and Recommendations
19 July 2018
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Child Marriage Study: Analysis, Drivers and Recommendations"
19 July 2018
a collaboration of UNICEF & ISIS Malaysia Event status: By Invitation only Date: 19 July 2018 Time: 11.00am Venue : ISIS Malaysia Overview Whilst the Child Act 2001 defines a child as 18 and above, this definition is not applied to provisions on the minimum age of marriage for non-Muslims under the LRA or the…
Cyberspace invaders
19 July 2018
Article by Elina Noor appeared in MalayMail, 17 July 2018 Download
The ASEAN Circle second Meeting
19 July 2018
Event status: By Invitation only Date: 28 August 2017 Time: 2.30pm Venue : Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur View gallery
The Meeting of the Malaysia National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC)
13 July 2018
Event status: By Invitation only Date: 5 July 2018 Time: 10am Venue : ISIS Malaysia View gallery
Forum on "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – International Developments and Opportunities For Malaysia"
11 July 2018
EWC's 2018 Jefferson Fellowships: Populism, Identity, and the State of Democracy in Southeast Asia
10 July 2018
IIAF on "The United States and China in Southeast Asia: Power Shift or Competitive Coexistence?"
09 July 2018
The Meeting of the Malaysia National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC)
05 July 2018
Dialogue: New Approaches and Strategies for National Unity and Integration Under The Harapan Government
03 July 2018
Australia in a Changing Geostrategic Environment (Australian High Commission KL - ISIS Malaysia)
27 June 2018
Cooperation and competition in the Asia-Pacific – ASEAN and the superpower dynamics dilemma
27 June 2018
Article by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa In : Horizons (Spring 2018) No. 11 Download
Issues Impacting Malaysia’s Maritime Security Policies and Postures
27 June 2018
Article by Thomas Daniel. In : Column: (Indo-Pacific Focus) No.3, Japan Institute of International Affairs, 18 June 2018 Download
Dialogue: New Approaches and Strategies for National Unity and Integration Under The Harapan Government
21 June 2018
Overview The recent change of the Malaysian government on a wave of popular support has raised hopes that national unity and integration, recurrent issues since Malayan independence and later the formation of Malaysia can be addressed in new and more effective ways. Ethnic, religious, territorial and now class tensions have largely been kept below the…
Forum on "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – International Developments and Opportunities For Malaysia"
25 May 2018
Presentation by Dr Dhesi Baha Raja Public Health Medicine SpecialistMinistry of Health, Malaysia Discussant Dr Mohd Ibrahim bin Shapiai Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIRO)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Overview Technological advancement and the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) in healthcare are giving various solutions to the problems in the healthcare industry, benefiting patients,…
Australia in a Changing Geostrategic Environment (Australian High Commission KL - ISIS Malaysia)
25 May 2018
Australia's Foreign Policy White Paper By HE Mr Andrew Goledzinowski AM Australia’s High Commisioner to Malaysia Overview Australia’s 2017 Foreign Policy White Paper delivers a framework to advance Australia’s prosperity and security in an increasingly uncertain and contested world. In a time of rapid political, economic and technological change, the Indo-Pacific region, with Southeast Asia…
India in 21st Century
22 May 2018
Promoting Dialogue and Cooperation in the Region
11 May 2018
Article by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 May 2018 Asean-ISIS network have organised the Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR) in Kuala Lumpur. The threeday 32nd APR began on May 7 and ended on May 9. After three decades, the APR remains a premier international conference that deliberates on vital strategic…
49th CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
10 May 2018
49th CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
09 May 2018
Event Status: [For members only] Venue: HILTON Kuala Lumpur Date: 10 May 2018 View gallery
Thirty2 APR: Asia-Pacific Roundtable
09 May 2018
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
ISIS Focus 1/2018 No.7
07 May 2018
ISIS Focus 1/2018 No.7 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
The Crisis in Syria: Background and Prospects for Resolution
26 April 2018
Constructing Multilayered Communication Channels between Korea and ASEAN
20 April 2018
Strategic Stability in Asia and Beyond
18 April 2018
Drug Courts: Supporting Harm Reduction and Better Treatment of Drug Users
13 April 2018
21st CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
13 April 2018
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2017
12 April 2018
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Annual Report 2017 Download
Briefing on Singapore's Chairmanship of ASEAN
06 April 2018
By HE Vanu Gopala Menon Date: 5 April 2018 Venue: ISIS Malaysia View gallery
Briefing on Singapore's Chairmanship of ASEAN & Third Meeting of ASEAN Circle
05 April 2018
A New Perspective in International Relations: Reinventing the Wheel of Idealism in Mordern Day Politics: The Turkish Case"
29 March 2018
PECC Signature Project on APEC and Beyond 2020
27 March 2018
Thirty2 APR
13 March 2018
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60 Years of Malaysia-Indonesia Economic Ties: The Way Forward
09 March 2018
CHD - ISIS Dialogue on Managing Philippines - Malaysia Migration in Sabah
08 March 2018
CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
21 February 2018
MOU: UNICEF and ISIS Malaysia
14 February 2018
Thirty2 APR: ASIA-PACIFIC ROUNDTABLE
07 February 2018
Date: 7 - 9 May 2018 Venue: Hilton Kuala Lumpur More info Media Release (1) Media Release (2) Media Release (3) Updated as of 5 May 2018
MASK Network meeting
24 January 2018
CRT discussion on "Multi-dimensional Poverty and Deprivations of Children in Urban Areas
17 January 2018
Old whines in new bothers
03 January 2018
Article by Bunn Nagara which appeared in The Star, 31 December 2017. Download
Cooperation, Competition in Asia Pacific
03 January 2018
Article by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa which appeared in NST, 27 December 2017. Download
ISIS Focus 2/2017 No. 5
31 December 2017
ISIS Focus 3/2017 No. 6
31 December 2017
11th CSCAP General Conference
06 December 2017
Event Status: [For members only] Venue: Chiang Mai, Thailand Date:14-15 December 2017
48th CSCAP- SCM
06 December 2017
Event Status: [For members only] Venue: Chiang Mai, Thailand Date:13 December 2017
ASEAN-UN Regional Dialogue (AURED IV)
06 December 2017
ASEAN-UN Regional Dialogue on "Women, Peace and Security - The Role of Women in the Prevention of Violent Extremism" (AURED IV) Event Status: By Invitation only Date:6-7 December 2017 Venue : JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur View gallery Press Release
The Launch of The Malaysia Scholars on Korea (Mask) Network and the Panel Discussion on Searching for A Malaysia-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
06 December 2017
Event Status: By Invitation only Date: 5 December 2017 Venue : The Westin Kuala Lumpur View gallery Press Release Welcoming Remarks Opening Remarks
RT: Countering Voilent Extremism (CVE) Baseline Assessment
04 December 2017
Date:29 November 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia
ISIS Malaysia offers our prayers and deepest condolences
01 December 2017
The Management and Staff of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia grieve for the loss of our beloved friend and Southeast Asia’s Statesman and Intellectual, H.E. Dr Surin Pitsuwan. May his soul live in everlasting peace with the Almighty. Words cannot fully express our deepest sympathies which go to the family and…
2017 Asia-Pacific Think-tank Summit @ Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan, 14-15 October 2017
14 November 2017
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chairman and Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia and Dato’ Steven CM Wong, Deputy Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia attended the inaugural Asia-Pacific Think-tank Summit, held at Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan More details
ISIS Focus 3/2017 No.6
13 November 2017
ISIS Focus 3/2017 No.6 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Visit Programme
23 October 2017
Date:15 - 19 October 2017 Venue : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia View gallery
ASEAN at Fifty: The Way Forward @ Manila Polo Club, Manila, 3-4 August 2017
20 October 2017
The Carlos P. Romulo Foundation for Peace and Development, in collaboration with Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia, Albert del Rosario Institute and Stratbase-ADR Institute organised a two-day conference on challenges to peace, security and stability in ASEAN amid changes in the strategic landscape. The conference, entitled “ASEAN AT 50: The Way Forward”,…
The 4th Network of ASEAN-China Think Tanks (NACT) Country Coordinators’ Meeting and Seminar
10 October 2017
The 4th Network of ASEAN-China Think Tanks (NACT) Country Coordinators’ Meeting and Seminar was held on 4-5 October 2017 in Manila, Philippines. The event was hosted by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), the coordinator of NACT Philippines, in collaboration with China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU), the coordinator of NACT China. NACT Malaysia was represented by…
ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years
29 September 2017
10th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
25 September 2017
Event Status: [By Invitation Only. Closed-door] Date: 20 - 21 November 2017 Venue : Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel and Residences View gallery
The 1st Roundtable on the Korean Peninsula
25 September 2017
The Korean Peninsula and Regional Security Event Status: [By Invitation Only. Closed-door] Date: 26 September 2017 Venue : Westin Kuala Lumpur View gallery
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "The United States and Southeast Asia Under the Trump Administration"
25 September 2017
By Dr Satu Limaye Director East West Center in Washington, USA Date: 29 September 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia Overview President Trump is expected to make his first visit to Asia in November 2017 for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting, East Asia Summit (EAS) and bilateral meetings with leaders of regional countries. This…
Public Lecture of the - “Tun Hussein Onn Chair In International Studies at ISIS Malaysia”
25 September 2017
Public Lecture on “Malaysia Sendirian Berhad: Public vs Private” by Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram 3rd Holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies Date: 21 October 2017 Venue: Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur View gallery Welcoming Remarks Opening Speech
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Presentation on Sulu and Mindanao”
19 September 2017
Overview The on-going Marawi Siege highlights the continuing threat of violence in the southern Philippines. Beyond its immediate humanitarian cost, it has already emboldened and united extremist networks across Southeast Asia. The Marawi siege is a result of both the pervasive conflict affecting Mindanao and the emergence of new transnational extremist networks. The Centre for…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “South Asia: Mapping the Strategic Landscape”
12 September 2017
By Major General Muniruzzaman (Rtd) President and CEO Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS) Date:30 August 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia View gallery
Investments in Agribusiness Value Chains and Trading Networks: From Rhetoric to Reality (Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow)
03 September 2017
Paper presented by Dr Larry Wong at the 16th Asia Pacific Agricultural Policy Forum, 31 Aug - 1 Sept 2017, Seoul, Korea. [real3dflipbook id="24"]
Sultan Nazrin Outlines Five Mega Challenges Faced by Asean
29 August 2017
Article by Tasnim Lokman in The New Straits Times, 29 August 2017. Download
International Affairs Forum on “HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN INCREASINGLY VOLATILE ENVIRONMENTS”
29 August 2017
By Mr Boris Michel Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Overview Global insecurity and increasing political volatility across regions have affected humanitarian aid and action over the past few years.For the ICRC, one of the biggest challenges is ensuring the continuity of services in complex security situations…
Thirty-First Asia-Pacific Roundtable
11 August 2017
The Future of the Asia Pacific: Issues and Institutions in Flux Download
6th Malaysian - German Security Dialogue
26 July 2017
Event Status: By Invitation only Date:11 - 12 September 2017 Venue : The Majestic Kuala Lumpur View gallery
Book Launch “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years” and Panel Discussion
26 July 2017
Book Launch “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years” and Panel Discussion on VISUALISING ASEAN'S NEXT 50 YEARS ISIS Malaysia launched its latest book publication entitled “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years”. This book is a compilation of essays by various authors from both within and beyond Southeast Asia, on ASEAN’s future in a…
Book Launch “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years” and Panel Discussion
26 July 2017
Book Launch “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years” and Panel Discussion on VISUALISING ASEAN'S NEXT 50 YEARS ISIS Malaysia launched its latest book publication entitled “ASEAN FutureForward Anticipating the Next 50 Years”. This book is a compilation of essays by various authors from both within and beyond Southeast Asia, on ASEAN’s future in a…
19th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
26 July 2017
Event Status: Closed-door [Members Only] Date:16 August 2017 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 View gallery
Visit: China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR)
26 July 2017
Date:19 July 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia
ISIS International Affairs Forum on Breaking the ISIS Brand: Trajectories of Terrorism and Social Media Recruitment
26 July 2017
By Dr Anne Speckhard Director International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism (ICSVE Date:18 July 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia View gallery
ISIS Malaysia - Aidilfitri Open House
26 July 2017
Date:14 July 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia View gallery
RT Discussion: Conflict in Southern Thailand and Southern Philippines: Prognosis and Implications for the Region
26 July 2017
By Prof Zachary Abuza Professor at the National War College Washington DC Date:13 July 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia View gallery
MUST Staff Delegation
09 June 2017
Date:9 - 15 April 2017 Venue : Hilton Kuala Lumpur / Kuching
Forum and Launch of Lancet Publication
09 June 2017
Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Date: 5 June 2017 View gallery
ASEAN-ISIS Heads meeting Welcome dinner for ASEAN-ISIS Heads and Symposium role players
09 June 2017
Venue: Hilton Kuala Lumpur Date:21 May 2017 View gallery
47th CSCAP- SCM
26 May 2017
Event Status: [For members only] Venue: Hilton Kuala Lumpur Date:25 May 2017 View gallery
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2016
25 May 2017
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Annual Report 2016 Download
The Launching of The Asean Circle and The Inaugural Asean Circle Dialogue
24 May 2017
Overview Asean, as a prime mover of the region, is striving to stay relevant but is trapped by its own relevance. As reported by various region-wide surveys, the awareness about Asean is limited to government officials, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations and multinational corporations. Asean needs to promote its ‘products’ better to its citizens. How do we…
Silk Road Think Tank Network 2017
19 May 2017
Silk Road Think Tank Network 2017 16 May 2017 Beijing, China
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "The Strategic Dimensions of the Global Seaborne Navigation and International Trade of the South China Sea"
18 May 2017
By Dr Rawindaran Nair Director, Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, United Kingdom and Visiting Fellow, ISIS Malaysia Overview Recent developments arising from the Award of the Arbitral Tribunal, constituted under a panel of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the dispute in the South China Sea, have raised concerns on the dimensions of global seaborne trade and…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Structural Transformation and Income Inequality in Southeast Asia: What Does Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand’s Development Tell Us?"
18 May 2017
By Dr Andy Sumner Reader in International Development King’s College London Overview Few developing countries have experienced a truly sustained episode of convergence towards the characteristics of the advanced nations since the Second World War. The region of the world that has gone the furthest in that convergence is East Asia. This presentation focuses on…
ISIS Focus 2/2017 No. 5
16 May 2017
ISIS Focus 2/2017 No.5 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
Closed-door Roundtable Drug Addiction in Malaysia: Treatment, Rehabilitation and Their Effectiveness
15 May 2017
Date:12 May 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia
MANPEC ROundtable on "APEC Post 2020 Agenda"
15 May 2017
Date:2 May 2017 Venue : ISIS Malaysia
ISIS International Affairs Forum on Privateering in Cyberspace: Should Patriotic Hacking Be Promoted as National Policy?
15 May 2017
By Colonel Forrest HARE Air Attaché Embassy of the United States in Kuala Lumpur Overview Several countries have begun to consider an approach to cyberspace operations modeled of the actions of other states that have out-sourced the cyber operation components of their military and intelligence community. Russia and China, for example, have promoted “patriotic hacking”…
A Forum on “MALAYSIA’S POPULATION IN 2050: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN SOCIO-ECONOMICALLY?”
03 April 2017
By Dr Amjad Rabi Deputy Representative and Senior Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF Malaysia Mr Chua Choon Hwa Undersecretary (Policy and Strategic Planning), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid Managing Director and Chief Economist, DM Analytics Event Status: By Invitation Only Date: Tuesday, 25 April 2017 Venue : ISIS Conference…
ASEAN 50|50: PROJECTING THE FUTURE OF A COMMUNITY
24 March 2017
Venue: Sentral Ballroom, Level 6, Hilton Kuala Lumpur Date: 22 May 2017 Time: 0830 hrs - 1530 hrs Event Status: By Invitation Only (via email) View gallery View video Keynote Address Programme
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Strategic Developments in South Asia"
24 March 2017
By Dr Maria Sultan President Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) University Islamabad Overview South Asia is the only region in the world where two independent nuclear weapons states with major security disagreements border each other - India and Pakistan - and sits astride a third - China. South Asia also is plagued by an increasingly…
18th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
21 March 2017
Event Status: Closed-door [By Invitation Only] Date:15 February 2017 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 View gallery
ASEAN-ISIS Heads informal Meeting
21 March 2017
Overview Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa chaired this informal meeting in his capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS). The meeting was attended by the heads and senior representatives of all ASEAN-ISIS members except the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). Held back-to-back with the Ninth ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue,…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Terror Unleashed"
03 March 2017
By Irma Argüello Founder and Chair NPSGlobal Foundation Overview Terror Unleashed is a breakthrough report that estimates global and national impacts of a nuclear terrorist detonation. It intends to give simple responses to these essential questions: How would our lives be affected, if terrorists managed to detonate a small yield nuclear bomb in a capital…
Understanding Malaysia’s approach to the South China Sea dispute
28 February 2017
Article by Elina Noor which appeared in “In the wake of Arbitration : papers from the Sixth Annual CSIS South Sea Conference. Edited by Murray Hiebert, Gregory B Poling and Conor Cronin, CSIS, January, 2017”. pp. 18-29. Download
ISIS Focus 1/2017 No. 4
27 February 2017
ISIS Focus 1/2017 No.4 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
Public Lecture of the - “Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia”
14 February 2017
Public Lecture on “Sustainable Development in Malaysia?” by Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram 3rd Holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies Date: 1 March 2017 Venue: The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur View gallery
ISIS Focus 1/2017 No. 4
31 January 2017
31st APR: "The Future of The Asia Pacific: Issues and Institutions in Flux"
26 January 2017
Date: 22 - 24 May 2017 Venue : Hilton Kuala Lumpur Overview This Track II security related conference is organised by ISIS Malaysia on behalf of the ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Studies (ASEAN-ISIS), a network of Southeast Asia’s leading think-tanks. Over the last three decades, the APR has brought together great minds from…
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Malaysia needs to prioritise real economy, says economist
13 January 2017
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Malaysia needs to prioritise its real economy and not just finance, says a prominent economist. Prof Jomo Kwame Sundaram of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) said the nation has been paying less attention to real economic indicators such as the future of agriculture as well as de-industrialisation.…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Mapping the Geopolitical Context and Scenarios in Shell"
04 January 2017
By Dr Cho-Oon Khong Chief Political Analyst Shell International Overview The scenarios team in Shell has existed for over 40 years, and business leaders in Shell have applied scenario approaches as a core component of the company’s strategic thinking. Scenarios continue to be relevant in helping Shell gain a deeper understanding of the external environment…
MOU between ISIS Malaysia and Embassy of the Republic of Korea
07 December 2016
The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia (the Korean Embassy) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 10 November 2016 in Kuala Lumpur More details View Gallery
Seminar on "Generating Respect For International Humanitarian Law In Today's World" and The Launch Of "People On War" Global Survey
05 December 2016
Fiona Barnaby Legal Advisor International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Overview In 2016, the world has seen no respite from conflicts and violence. Wherever we turn, deteriorating situations cause widespread suffering - the protracted conflicts in the Middle East, violence in Africa, or closer to this region, the intensification of tensions in Rakhine, Myanmar,…
Seminar and Launch of Book – The Sustainability Shift: Refashioning Malaysia’s Future
29 November 2016
Summit of Malaysian Think Tanks
23 November 2016
Date:1 December 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 View gallery
46th CSCAP SCM - Japan
17 November 2016
Event Status: [For members only] Date:7-8 December 2016
Seminar and Launch of Book
17 November 2016
The Sustainability Shift: Refashioning Malaysia’s Future Overview The threats of environmental degradation, climate change and imminent ecological collapse faced by humanity today demand an adequate response from individuals, industries and national governments. Yet, in most countries, national policies are still based on fragmentary thinking and unsound science. Malaysia, a resource-rich upper-middle income economy, is no…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "What do the US elections mean for Malaysia and the region?"
17 November 2016
By Dr Bridget Welsh Senior Research Associate Center for East Asia Democratic Studies National Taiwan University Maj-Gen Quintas Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs for Asia Joint Staff, the Pentagon Washington, DC Prof Dr KS Nathan Senior Researcher Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) National University of Malaysia (UKM) Overview The closely-watched 8 November elections in the…
Unboxing the Trans-Pacific Partnership: For the Textile and Apparel Industry in Malaysia
07 November 2016
Event Status: By Invitation Only Date: 7 - 9 November 2016 Venue : Hilton Kuala Lumpur View gallery
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "North Korean Human Rights"
01 November 2016
Korea Foundation Special Lecture on Korea 2016 By Prof Lee Jung Hoon Ambassador-at-Large for North Korean Human Rights About the Speaker Jung-Hoon Lee is the ROK’s inaugural Ambassador-at-Large for North Korean Human Rights . He is also a faculty at Yonsei University, where he is currently Director of the Yonsei Center for Human Liberty. He…
International Symposium on “Connecting the Connectivities in Asia-Pacific”, Yangzhou, China, 26-28 September 2016
20 October 2016
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa attending the International Symposium on “Connecting the Connectivities in Asia-Pacific” in Yangzhou, China, September 2016 More details
ISIS Focus 3/2016 No. 3
19 October 2016
ISIS Focus 3/2016 No.3 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
The 2nd International Symposium on Asian Development Studies
13 October 2016
Asian Development: Past and New Interpretations Event Status: By Invitation Only Date: 1 -2 September 2016 Venue: Dewan Kuliah C,University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur View gallery
17th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
13 October 2016
Event Status: Closed-door [By Invitation Only] Date:10 November 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 View gallery
Workshop: Private Sector Engagement in Responding to the Use of the Internet and ICT for Terrorist Purposes
13 October 2016
Event Status: By Invitation Only Date: 2 - 3 November 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 View gallery
9th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
13 October 2016
Event Status: By Invitation Only Date: 30 October - 1 November 2016 Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton View gallery
Asia Dialogue on Forced Migration
30 August 2016
Date: 4-6 September 2016 Venue : Sheraton Imperial Hotel Kuala Lumpur View gallery
5th Germany-Malaysia Security Dialogue (5th GMSD)
30 August 2016
Date: 19-20 September 2016 Venue : Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur View gallery
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING “JIHAD SELFIE” AND DISCUSSION ON RADICALISATION AND EXTREMISM
10 August 2016
By Mr Noor Huda Ismail Founder The Institute for International Peace Building Indonesia Overview The documentary, “Jihad Selfie”, traces the journey of a 16-year old Indonesian student in Turkey wishing to travel to Syria to join Daesh following a number of his friends. Filmed in cinéma vérité style, the documentary is produced by Noor Huda…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Current Political Developments in Palestine and the Middle East”
10 August 2016
By HE Dr Riad Malki Foreign Minister of the State of Palestine About the Speaker HE Dr Riad Malki has held the portfolio as Foreign Minister of the State of Palestine since September 2007. He was the former Minister of Information and Government spokesperson, and former Minister of Justice. Dr Malki was the head and…
China’s Infrastructure Financing Diplomacy
02 August 2016
IN a meeting in Johannesburg last week attended by more than 100 African ministers and their officials, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that China has made more than US$46 billion (RM242 billion) of direct investments and commercial loans in Africa since December last year. These followed the promise made by Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Sukuk SRI at a Crossroads
20 July 2016
Article by Michelle Kwa which appeared in New Straits Times, July 19, 2016. Download
The 2nd International Conference: ASEAN's Multilateral Cooperation and Its Lessons for NAPCI (Northeast Asia Peace and Cooperation Initiative)
18 July 2016
Date: 24th and 25th August 2016 Overview This 2nd International Conference convened by ISIS Malaysia and CSCAP-Korea intends to deepen the discussions and the insights of the 1st conference held in Seoul, 2015. In the first conference, participants from ASEAN and Korea shared their views and insights on multilateral cooperation in East Asia, particularly focusing…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "Extremism and terrorism in the Muslim world: Challenges and responses"
18 July 2016
By H.E. Dr. Ali Akbar Velayati Honorable Adviser in International Affairs to the Honorable Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Overview "Waves of larger- and small-scale terrorist attacks around the world in the name of religion have provoked and perpetuated questions about the role the Muslim world in countering these threats. Dr Velayati…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "US Foreign Policy in Asia: Politics and the 2016 Elections"
15 July 2016
By Dr Walter Lohman Director Asian Studies Center, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC, United States Overview It is a particularly tumultuous election year in the U.S. There are several pieces at play - the Presidential election, but also majorities at stake in the House and Senate. There…
Prudence the Proper Course of Action
11 July 2016
Article by Dr Ahmad Rafdi Endut which appeared in New Straits Times, July 5, 2016. Download
Snaptalk Videos
16 June 2016
30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Mr Pramit Pal Chaudhuri 30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Associate Professor Ryo Sahashi 30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Dr Frank Umbach 30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Dr Aries Arugay 30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Prof William Maley (1) 30th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks by Dr…
Presentation Papers
08 June 2016
Papers "New" Major Power Relations and Dynamics in the Asia Pacific by Dr Sergey Karaganov In Conversation: Asian Views on America’s Role in Asia by Ambassador Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty Mekong Cooperation: Managing Challenges and Expectations by Ambassador Pou Sothirak Presentations Tensions in Cyber Space: Balancing National Security, Privacy, and Innovation by Mr Daniel Wu Wither…
Presentation Papers
08 June 2016
Papers Strategic Update South Asia by Prof William Maley Reflections on Canadas Engagement with Asia by Dr James A Boutilier Iran Debates Its Regional Role by Dr Nasser Hadian Human Insecurity - Confronting Displacement and Trafficking by Prof William Maley Energy Prices, Climate Change & Geopolitics - What's Next by Dr Frank Umbach Denuclearization of…
ISIS Focus 2/2016 No.1
31 May 2016
ISIS Focus 2/2016 No.1 Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Download
ISIS Focus 2/2016 No.2
31 May 2016
ISIS Focus 2/2016 No.2 (Special Report) Download
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2015
27 May 2016
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Annual Report 2015 Download
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Indonesia: Human Rights and Inclusive Development”
04 May 2016
By HE Dr Dinna Wisnu Indonesian Representative ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Date: Tuesday, 17 May 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Overview Inclusive development is the mantra of today's economic practice. However, with a change in the market – including labour – landscape; the imposition of standards through regional and…
The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific 2016
28 April 2016
Paper by Mr Zheng Jian, Thursday, 28 April 2016 at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
The Economic and Social Survey of Asia and Pacific 2016
28 April 2016
By Mr Zheng Jian Economic Affairs Officer UN-Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Date: Thursday, 28 April 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 (by invitation) Overview The theme of the Survey 2016 is "Nurturing productivity for inclusive growth and sustainable development." The report highlights that the pace of economic…
A Salute to Said Zahari
19 April 2016
MORE than anyone else in Malaysia and Singapore, Said Zahari's name will surely be immortalised as symbolising the struggle for press freedom. The defining moment was, of course, the Utusan Melayu strike of 1961, when he led his colleagues to resist the takeover of the newspaper by interests tied to Umno, the ruling party then…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on "U.S – Cuba Relations”
13 April 2016
By H.E Mr Carlos Miguel Pereira Director General Strategic Planning and Coordination Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cuba Date: Wednesday, 20 April 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Overview The simultaneous announcements by the presidents of Cuba and the United States on December 17, 2014 marked a turning point and the beginning of a…
Back to the Future: Malaysian Lessons from the 1970s
08 April 2016
TPP’s Positive Impact on Textile Industry
05 April 2016
SUNRISE INDUSTRY: Malaysia has many early-entrant advantages over regional competitors MUCH has been written on the pros and cons of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and its potential impact on Malaysia and Malaysians. I do not intend to add more to what has already been said but to write more on the textile industry, which…
Regional Conference on Cambodia and ASEAN: Managing Opportunity and Challenges beyond 2015, Cambodiana Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 28 March 2016
30 March 2016
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa made a presentation on “The ASEAN Community: Lesson from the Past and Prospects for the Future". More details
Public Lecture of the - “Tun Hussein Onn Chair In International Studies at ISIS Malaysia”
30 March 2016
Date: 7 April 2016 Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Venue: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Public Lecture on “ BACK TO THE FUTURE: MALAYSIAN LESSONS FROM THE 1970” by Prof Dr Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair Downloads
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “The EU in Crisis?”
30 March 2016
By Dr Fraser Cameron Director EU-Asia Centre, Brussels Date: 6 April 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Overview Dr Fraser Cameron, Director of the EU-Asia Centre and a former British diplomat and EU official, will discuss a number of the current issues facing the EU including the possibility of a “Brexit”, the EU’s…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “The U.S. 2016 Elections and their Implications for Asia Policy.”
30 March 2016
By Dr Charles E Morrison President East-West Center, Honolulu, USA Date: 18 March 2016 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Overview Dr Charles E Morrison will look at some of the underlying social and political dynamics affecting this year’s elections, which are widely seen as the most unusual in recent history. He will talk about…
Strengthening Mutual Confidence and Promoting Maritime Cooperation
21 March 2016
By Zhou Bo. The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Sessions on 23 May 2017
14 March 2016
Plenary 1: "New" Major Power Relations and Dynamics in the Asia Pacific Chair: Panellists: Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa More info Tan Sri Rastam Mohd IsaChairman and Chief Executive Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Dr James Jay Carafano More info Dr James Jay CarafanoVice President, Foreign and Defence Policy Studies; EW Richardson…
Role Players (Moderators)
14 March 2016
Plenary 1 Plenary 2 Concurrent 1 Tan Sri Mohamed JAWHAR Hassan Chairman, The New Straits Times Press & former Chairman and Chief Executive Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia Professor Carolina G HERNANDEZ Founding President and Vice-Chair of the Board, Institute for Strategic and Development Studies, Inc.; & Professor Emeritus, University of the…
Myanmar’s Agriculture Sector: Unlocking the Potential for Inclusive Growth
08 March 2016
By David A Raitze, Larry C.Y. Wong and Jindra Nuella G. Samson ADB Economic Working Papers No. 470. Manila : Asian Development Bank, December 2015. Download
A New Arms Race in Sight? A Qualitative Assessment of the Current Geopolitical Rivalry in East Asia
02 March 2016
Zhang ZhexinThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
China’s Plan for Prosperity and Stability in Asia and Beyond
02 March 2016
Zha PeixinThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Beware of the High-income Trap
02 March 2016
RAISING THE BAR: There is a need to accelerate reform agendas in our labour market, education system and budgetary planning Bangladeshi foreign workers at a construction site in Kuantan, Pahang. Excessive reliance on migrant labour has masked productivity growth of local workers which is even lower than workers from Bangladesh. BY 2020 or 2025, Malaysia…
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Sessions on 24 May 2017
18 February 2016
Plenary 4: Wither Economic Cooperation in the Asia Pacific: More Ingredients for the Spaghetti Bowl? Chair: Panellists: Associate Professor Simon Tay More info Associate Professor Simon TayChairman Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) Mr Jeffrey Schott More info Mr Jeffrey SchottSenior Fellow Petersen Institute for International Economics USA Tan Sri Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria More…
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18 February 2016
Plenary 1 (Special Address) Plenary 1 Plenary 1 Special Address by The Honourable Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Minister of Defence, Malaysia Ambassador Shivshankar MENON Distinguished Fellow Brookings Institution & Former National Security Advisor, India Dr XU Jian - Senior Fellow, China Institute of International Studies (CIIS) & Chairman, CIIS Academic Council, China Plenary 1 Plenary…
Cyber Conflict is Simply a Question of When, Not If
16 February 2016
Motohiro TsuchiyaThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
The Complexity around Southeast Asian Foreign Fighters
16 February 2016
Noor Huda IsmailThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on "Maritime Fulcrum Policy Under President Jokowi’s Administration, Achievements and Challenges"
12 February 2016
By Prof Dr Ir Rokhmin Dahuri Chairman for Maritime and Fisheries Affairs Central Leadership Board Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Date: 23 February 2016 Venue: ISIS Conference Room (2nd Floor) Overview President Jokowi’s administration has released a maritime doctrine with the vision of transforming Indonesia into a global maritime fulcrum (blue economy). This concept is…
MOU between ISIS Malaysia and NUS Singapore
12 February 2016
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05 February 2016
Monday, 22 May 2017 International arrivals 1930 – 2000 Arrival of Guests and Networking Reception 2000 – 2100 Arrival of the Prime Minister of Malaysia and Welcoming Dinner 2100 – 2115 Keynote Address and Official Opening by the Prime Minister of Malaysia Tuesday, 23 May 2017 0730 – 0845 Registration 0845 – 1045 Plenary…
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05 February 2016
Monday, 30 May 2016 1930 - 2000 ARRIVAL OF GUESTS AND NETWORKING RECEPTION 2030 - 2120 ARRIVAL OF THE HONOURABLE DATO’ SRI MOHD NAJIB TUN ABDUL RAZAK, PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA WELCOMING DINNER 2120 - 2130 WELCOMING REMARKS BY TAN SRI RASTAM MOHD ISA, CHAIRPERSON, ASEAN INSTITUTES OF STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (ASEAN-ISIS); & CHAIRMAN…
APR@30: COOPERATION AND CONTESTATION IN A CHANGING REGIONAL LANDSCAPE
05 February 2016
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Southeast Asia: Naval Capabilities and Regional Cooperative Mechanisms
03 February 2016
Vijay SakhujaThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Surveying the Southeast Asian Political Terrain: Myanmar and Beyond
03 February 2016
Nicholas FarrellyThe APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
TPP, SDGs: Friends of Foes?
26 January 2016
Article by Michelle Kwa which appeared in New Straits Times, January 26, 2016. Download
Issue No.12/2015
20 January 2016
Issue No.12/December 2015 Haze Yet Again Polluting the ASEAN Sub-region Time to Rewrite the US-China Relations Narrative? The End of American World Order and China’s Rise: What it Means to Asian Security
ASEAN Post 2015: Together We Build the Future
19 January 2016
Paper presented by Dato’ Steven Wong at the Post-ASEAN Summit Roundtable Forum ‘Forging Ahead Together’, 13 January 2016, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Climate Change and Ethics
19 January 2016
CORPORATE CULTURE: Companies will act when there is a sense of responsibility in solving societal challenges A revisit of 2015 reveals some of the most appealing and appalling climate change stories that were grabbing the global media headlines. It is no great exaggeration to say that climate change is real and. deserves serious attention. Beginning…
Viewpoint Ep7 - COP 21, Beyond Sealing a Climate Deal
13 January 2016
Ms Michelle Kwa, Researcher from the Technology, Innovation, Environment and Sustainability (TIES) section looks at the recently concluded Paris United Nations Climate Conference, or COP21, and its significance. Play video
ISIS Roundtable
13 January 2016
The Future of Think Tanks and Nation Building in Malaysia More details [By Invitation Only] *Media are welcome Date: 27 January 2016 Venue: Conference Room, ISIS Malaysia
The ASEAN Community Beyond 2015
12 January 2016
Carolina G Hernandez. The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2016. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Appointment of Professor Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram, to the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia
08 January 2016
The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram as the third holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies for the period 2016-2017. Press Release 1 Press Release 2
ASEAN in 50 Years: Forged, Ahead, And Together? A Regional Roundtable On ASEAN's Future in a Rapidly Changing World
07 January 2016
[By Invitation Only] 2 - 4 February 2016 Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
Revisiting Issues that Led to Income Disparity
22 December 2015
REALITY BITES: Blanket subsidies, low wages and mega projects have contributed to our predicament EARLIER this month, Malaysia woke up to the news that the price of petrol had been reduced from RM2.25 to RM1.95 per litre. It was a huge sigh of relief to many. However, the joy was short lived due to the…
ASEAN+ Young Leaders Summit (AYLS) 2015
11 December 2015
The ASEAN+ Young Leaders Summit (AYLS) 2015 which involves young leaders from ASEAN and its dialogue partners provide an optimal platform for participants from diverse backgrounds to interact, discuss and brainstorm the various pertinent issues and challenges facing the region, particularly matters that concern the youth. This kind of engagement and being responsive to the…
Asean Members ‘Forge Ahead Together’
08 December 2015
Article by Dato’ Steven Wong appeared in New Straits Times, December 8, 2015. Download
ISIS Malaysia Closed Door Roundtable on Integrating Services in ASEAN
07 December 2015
[Closed-door] By Mr Ahmad Ahsan Lead Economist East Asia and Pacific Region World Bank Aaditya Matoo Research Manager Trade and Integration World Bank Date: 4 December 2015 Venue: ISIS Board Room, Kuala Lumpur OVERVIEW The speakers will present the findings of the ASEAN Services Integration Report jointly produced by ASEAN Secretariat and the World Bank and…
ISIS Malaysia Joins The Silk Road Think Tank Network (SILKS) As A Founding Member
02 December 2015
ISIS Malaysia Joins The Silk Road Think Tank Network (SILKS) As A Founding Member More details
Radicalism Redux: Bigger, Badder, Bolder
30 November 2015
Iftekhar A Chowdhury. The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2015. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
From Security Architecture to Security Order: Prospects for Cooperative Security 2.0
30 November 2015
Paul Evans.The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2015. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Public Lecture of the - “Tun Hussein Onn Chair In International Studies at ISIS Malaysia”
24 November 2015
Date: 3 December 2015 Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Venue: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Public Lecture on “ Will ASEAN Continue to be the Cornerstone of Malaysian Foreign Policy? The Long View” by Prof Anthony Milner, Holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair View gallery
Malaysia and China Think Tanks Ink Partnership
23 November 2015
Malaysia and China Think Tanks Ink Partnership Media Release View gallery
Opportunities Abound With TPP and OBOR
17 November 2015
PERTINENT: How is Malaysia positioning itself to make the most of both initiatives? IT is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and One Belt, One Road (OBOR) season. Malaysia and some parts of the world seem abuzz with excitement over the TPP and OBOR initiatives. It makes a change from reading the usual doomsday news. After more…
Issue No.10/2015
02 November 2015
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Calibrating Regional Security Architecture: ASEAN Still Our Best Hope
02 November 2015
Anthony Milner. The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2015. This e-monograph is a revised version of the paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Viewpoint Ep6 - Budget 2016 - For a more inclusive growth
28 October 2015
The Malaysian national budget for 2016 was outlined in parliament by the Prime Minister on the 23rd of October 2015. What are some of its key features and their impact on Malaysians? Dr. Juita Mohamad, our Senior Analyst in Economics shares her take on how the Budget 2016 will promote inclusive growth for the country.…
29th APR – The APR Series E-Monograph
21 October 2015
Motohiro Tsuchiya E-Monograph Noor Huda Ismail E-Monograph Vijay Sakhuja E-Monograph Nicholas Farrelly E-Monograph Carolina G Hernandez E-Monograph Anthony Milner E-Monograph Philip Andrews-Speed E-Monograph Iftekhar A Chowdhury E-Monograph Paul Evans E-Monograph
The Global Resource Nexus and Its Relevance to the Asia-Pacific Region
21 October 2015
Philip Andrews-Speed. The APR Series E-Monograph. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2015. This e-monograph was a paper presented by the author at the 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1-3 June 2015 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Tan Sri Rastam, Chairman & Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia and Chair of MANCPEC at the 23rd PECC General Meeting
20 October 2015
Tan Sri Rastam, Chairman & Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia and Chair of MANCPEC was present at the 23rd PECC General Meeting: “Growing Engines for the 21st Century: Achieving Balanced, Inclusive, and Sustainable Growth,” held in Manila, Philippines, 10-12 September 2015. As the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing a structural transformation with uncertainty in key markets,…
Building Asean Connectivity
13 October 2015
LAST month, I was at an investment conference in Kuala Lumpur where speakers spoke enthusiastically on the China-led initiatives, OBOR (One Belt One Road) and AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank). A speaker even said that OBOR and AIIB will add excitement to the local bourse. I don't see this happening soon. At least not until…
The Haze, Yet Again
06 October 2015
FORWARD-THINKING: We have to be more proactive in our responses FOR the more discerning citizens of Asean who have been following the recurring transboundary haze pollution, 2015 was earlier being closely watched "with hope and trepidation". "With hope" was because Indonesia finally ratified the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (ATHP), after 13 years, and…
Issue No.9/2015
02 October 2015
Issue No.9/September 2015 Understanding Climate Change Diplomacy Mind, Society and Behaviour: Implications for Malaysian Household Debt and Savings Malaysia-Japan Relations: Heading Towards Stronger Ties?
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Professor Kishore Mahbubani
23 September 2015
Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, speaks on China’s role in the future security order of the Asia Pacific. Play video
Rethinking Malaysian Youth
22 September 2015
Article by Dr Abdul Wahed Jalal Nore which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 September 2015. Download
Malaysia Labouring for Workers’ Rights
15 September 2015
Article by Dr Juita Mohamad which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 September 2015. Download
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on “The 17th Singapore Election and the Future of Politics in Singapore”
11 September 2015
[Closed-door & By Invitation Only] By Dr Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman, Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Malaysia Program, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological Universit (NTU), Singapore Date: 17 September 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview The 17th Singapore election will see a keen contest between the ruling PAP and a number…
Nama, Group-Binding and Moral Balance: Themes and Origins of Malaysian Foreign Policy
09 September 2015
Anthony Milner. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2014. This monograph is an edited version of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies Lecture 2014, given by the author on 1 December 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Towards Seamless Connectivity: Transforming Multi-modal Transport System into Economic Corridor – Cutting to the Chase
09 September 2015
Paper presented by HK Yong at the NEAT Working Group Meeting - "Towards Seamless Connectivity: Transforming Multi-modal Transport System into Economic Corridors”, 20-21 August 2015, Bangkok. Download PDF
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Dr Philip Andrews-Speed
08 September 2015
Dr Philip Andrews-Speed, Head & Principal Fellow at the Energy Security Division of the Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore speaks about the nature of the global nexus resource and its relevance to the Asia Pacific. Play video
Tony Milner on Malaysia Today
07 September 2015
[Interview with Prof Anthony Milner] in article by James Giggacher which appeared in New Mandala, 4 September 2015. Also available here More details
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Professor Dr Ross Garnaut
05 September 2015
Professor Dr Ross Garnaut, Professorial Research Fellow in Economics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Melbourne explains the relationship between energy, minerals and regional security in Asia. Play video
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Reassessing Indonesia's Religious Conservatism: Political and Policy Implications”
02 September 2015
By Dr Dicky Sofjan Core Doctoral Faculty Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (ICRS) Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia [By Invitation Only] Date: 1 April 2016 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Level 2 Overview In the past few years, following the tumultuous period of reformasi, Indonesia has been experiencing what scholars have…
CSCAP Retreat on Track One Relations
02 September 2015
Date: 29 - 31 March 2016 Venue: Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
44th CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
02 September 2015
Date: 20-21 October 2015 Venue: Mongolia
CSCAP General Conference
02 September 2015
Date: 21-23 October 2015 Venue: Mongolia
Viewpoint Ep5 - Understanding the nature of states & conflict in the Middle East
01 September 2015
What explains the conflicts raging in parts of the Middle East today? ISIS Malaysia Senior Analyst Dr Abdul Wahed Jalal gives his take on how the nature and history of states in the Middle East have shaped the conflicts of today. *The views and opinions expressed in the video are solely those of the speaker,…
ISIS Malaysia’s Closed-door Roundtable on “Getting Serious about Maritime Security: The US Department of Defence’s Asia Pacific Maritime Security Strategy”
27 August 2015
By Dr Amy Searight, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Office of the Secretary of Defense, Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, US [Closed-door and By Invitation Only] Date: 28 August 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Overview On 20 August 2015, the US Department of Defense publically released its Asia Pacific Maritime Security…
East West Centre Senior Journalist Seminar
27 August 2015
[Closed-door] Date: 1-3 September 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
The 11th East Asian Institutes Forum “ The ASEAN Economic Community and Beyond: External and Internal Dimensions”
27 August 2015
[Closed-door] Date: 3-4 September 2015 Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Library Briefing for Students from IDFR-UKM Master’s Programme in Strategy and Diplomacy and UKM East Asian Studies
27 August 2015
Date: 3 September 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
15th Meeting of CSCAP Malaysia
18 August 2015
Date: 28 August 2015 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on "The End of American World Order and China's Rise: What It Means for Asian Security"
06 August 2015
By Prof Amitav Acharya, The UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance and Chair, ASEAN Studies Initiative, American University, Washington, D.C. Date: 12 August 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Drawing upon his recently published book, The End of American World Order, and an in-progress book on China’s rise and Asian security, Prof Acharya argues…
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on "Ethical Responsibility in the Age of Climate Change"
05 August 2015
By Dr Michael S Northcott, Professor of Ethics, School of Divinity,University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: 13 August 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview The reality of the environmental crisis in the age of the Anthropocene calls for new virtues and international governance. In this Forum on ethical responsibility and climate change, Professor…
Financing sustainable development
04 August 2015
Article by Michelle Kwa which appeared in New Straits Times, Aug 4, 2015. MK_NST_4Aug2015.pdf
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum "Australia and Malaysia - Partners for the 21st Century"
29 July 2015
By The Honorable Julie Bishop MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia. Jointly organized by The Australian High Commission and ISIS Malaysia Date: 7 August 2015 Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur Overview Australia and Malaysia have been regional partners for many years, cooperating in strategic, economic, and cross-cutting issues of mutual concern and interest. In…
ISIS Malaysia Roundtable on "Realising Sustainable Cities: The AECOM Experience"
27 July 2015
By Gary Lawrence, Chief Sustainability Officer, AECOM Date: 5 August 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Urbanisation will be the defining trend over the next several decades. Today, half of the world’s population are living in cities, and by 2050, the urban population share is projected to increase to two-thirds. While cities are the primary…
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Mr Jusuf Wanadi
23 July 2015
Mr Jusuf Wanadi, Co-Founder & Senior Fellow of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Indonesia, delivers a personal perspective on the ASEAN Community. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Associate Professor Simon Tay
23 July 2015
Assoc. Prof. Simon Tay, Chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Studies (SIIA) and Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore shares his thoughts on: (1) The economic & human impacts of the ASEAN Community on its members & (2) The ASEAN Community’s impact on the domestic political terrain of its members. Play…
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Dr Thitinan Pongsudhirak
23 July 2015
Dr Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Director of the Institute of Security and International Studies Thailand and Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University on ASEAN Beyond 2015 – what does it mean to be a community? Play video
Leveraging on Private Sector Funding through PPP Accord in Developing Sustainable Basic Structure to Complement your Upcoming Modern and Vibrant Cities
13 July 2015
Paper presented by HK Yong at the 2nd Annual City Development, 17-19 June 2015, Cape Town, South Africa. Download PDF HKYong_Leveraging_on_Private_Sector_Funding _17Jun2015.pdf
Leveraging on PPP to Finance Transport Infrastructure Development
13 July 2015
Paper presented by HK Yong at the 2nd Annual City Development, 17-19 June 2015, Cape Town, South Africa. HKYong _Leveraging_on_PPP 19Jun2015.pdf
Challenges in Expenditure: Sustainability in Public Investment Spending
13 July 2015
Paper by HK Yong at the Tokyo Fiscal Forum: Fiscal Policy for Long-Term Growth and Sustainability in Aging Societies, June 10-11 2015, Tokyo, Japan. Jointly organised by the Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance Japan, International Monetary Fund and Asian Development Bank Institute (AIDB). HKYong_Challenges_in_Expenditure_11Jun2015.pdf
Comments on a paper by Prof Michael Regan: Infrastructure Financing Modalities in Asia Pacific – Strengths and Weakness
13 July 2015
Discussant paper by HK Yong at the Impact and Financing of Infrastructure Investments in the Asia and Pacific: Final Conference, 28 May 2015, Putrajaya. Organized by Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Universiti Putra Malaysia. HKYong_Comments_on_paper-UPM-ADBI_28May2015.pdf
Issue No.7/2015
10 July 2015
Issue No.7/June 2015 The European Union's Security Architecture and Its Role to Strengthen Peace and Security Malaysia Can Vie for AIIB Projects
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on ‘The United States and China in Southeast Asia: Strategies for Collaborative Engagement’
10 July 2015
Date: 6 August 2015 Venue: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur By Mr Vikram Singh, Vice President, National Security and International Policy, Center for American Progress (CAP) and Dr Yuan Peng, Vice President, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICR) Description This public event will provide an opportunity for leading foreign policy thinkers from China and the…
4th Roundtable on ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT) – ASEAN-India: Strengthening the Ties That Bind
10 July 2015
[Closed –door and by Invitation Only] Date: 7-8 August 2015 Venue: Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur Jointly organised by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India, ASEAN-India Centre at RIS and ISIS Malaysia. Supported by the ASEAN Secretariat and the Ministry of External Affairs, India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Regional Integration and Linking Farmers to Markets: New Dimensions, Dynamics and Realities
07 July 2015
Paper presented by Dr Larry CW Wong at the Seminar on ‘Regional Integration: Linking Farmers to Markets,’ 20-22 May 2015, Mekong Institute, Khon Kean, Thailand. LW_Reg_Integration_Linking_Farmers_to_Mkts_20May2015.pdf
Issue No.6/2015
01 July 2015
Issue No.6/June 2015 Diplomacy and Security Policy of Prime Minister Abe Radicalisation Redux: On Numbers and Potentially Radicalised Individuals
Regarding the Thrifty
23 June 2015
INCENTIVE: It will encourage civil servants to be more efficient in implementing govt projects DURING the 14th Premier Civil Service Dialogue, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak proposed a new approach to spending . rewarding those who spend prudently. Towards the end of each year, I have heard too many times that certain government agencies…
Viewpoint Ep1 - Old Maps and New Territories
18 June 2015
Dato’ Steven Wong of ISIS Malaysia kick-starts the #Viewpoint series by focusing on the conundrum of navigating new economic territories with old maps. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Mr Vikram Singh
18 June 2015
Mr Vikram Singh, Vice President of National Security and International Policy from the Center for American Progress on how does the US intend to achieve its objectives in the South China Sea without provoking an escalation from China. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Prof. Dr. Paul Evans
18 June 2015
Is there a need for a drastic revamp of Asia Pacific’s security architecture? If so, what changes are needed to best ensure order and stability across the region? Play video
Viewpoint Ep2 - 2. What Becomes of Southeast Asia is What We Make of the South China Sea
18 June 2015
Senior Fellow Mr Bunn Nagara gives his Viewpoint on the complexities of geopolitics in Southeast Asia with special reference to the South China Sea. Play video
Seminar on “Mind, Society and Behaviour: Implications for Malaysian Household Debt and Savings”
16 June 2015
Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and World Bank Date: 24 June 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
The 8th Korea-ASEAN Forum
16 June 2015
Hosted by the Korea Foundation and ISIS Malaysia [By Invitation Only] Date: 28-29 July 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
4th Germany-Malaysia Security Dialogue
16 June 2015
[By Invitation Only] Date: 5-6 October 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
8th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue
16 June 2015
[By Invitation Only] Date: 6-8 December 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur View gallery
29th APR Proceedings
10 June 2015
29th APR Proceedings 29th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Papers, 1-3 June 2015 (The papers are in their original, unedited form) Keynote Address by The Hon. Dato’ MOHD NAJIB Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia (322 KB) The Five Big Geopolitical Questions by Prof Kishore MAHBUBANI (305 KB) The Search for Security in the Asia Pacific:…
Heading Towards Stable Borders?
08 June 2015
'LOCAL EFFORT': Asia's integration driven by Asians, not the 'international community' THE announcement that the border zone between India and Bangladesh might be secured at last, thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi:s visit to Bangladesh over the weekend, was greeted with some degree of relief by analysts, as it signals a move towards the…
Issue No.5/2015
04 June 2015
Issue No.5/May 2015 The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and China-Malaysia Relations China’s “Peaceful Development”
Effecting Climate Change Diplomacy
02 June 2015
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 June 2015. Wan_Portia_NST_02Jun2015.pdf
29th APR Keynote Address by PM of Malaysia
02 June 2015
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01 June 2015
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01 June 2015
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‘Hold Talks to Solve Human Trafficking Issue’
01 June 2015
[Comments by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa] which appeared in New Straits Times, 30 May 2015. RMI_Comments_NST_30May2015.pdf
Seeking a Solution to Help Rohingyas
01 June 2015
THE flight of the Rohingyas from Myanmar has now received global attention, and what began as an internal political issue in Myanmar has spilled into the' Asean region. For several years now, there have been reports of growing ethnic-religious tension in Myanmar as· a result of the rise of right-wing· ethno-nationalist groups, notably the "969"…
Turkey’s Soft Power Wins Over Asian Nations
27 May 2015
TURKS TO THE RESCUE: Helping Rohingyas stranded on the high seas reflects Ankara s concern and high esteem As the nation states ofthe Asean region work to find a solution to the Rohingya exodus across the waters of Southeast Asia, a non-Asean country has joined in the effort: Turkey. On May 19, Prime Minister Ahmet…
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2014
18 May 2015
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Malaysia Can Vie for AIIB Projects
12 May 2015
Article by H K Yong which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 May 2015. HKYong_NST_12May2015.pdf
Need to Instil a Sense of Asean-ness
11 May 2015
INTEGRATION: Impact of Asean is seldom felt in tangible terms by ordinary people Last week, I found myself addressing the topic of Asean integration and multilateralism at two separate venues: firstly, at Kuala Lumpur's Institute for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), along with Indonesia's ambassador to Malaysia, Herman Prayitno, and secondly, at Singapore's Civil Servants…
Issue No.4/2015
08 May 2015
Issue No.4/April 2015 Modi Acts East:The Emerging Contours of lndia's Foreign Policy US Pivot (or Rebalancing) Towards Asia
ISIS Malaysia International Affairs Forum on ‘The Role of WTO for the Future: What? When? Why?’
30 April 2015
By HE Mr Roberto Carvalho de Azevédo, Director-General, World Trade Organization (WTO) [By Invitation Only] Date: 20 May 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Brief The WTO is the only body responsible for the regulation of international trade and its role in promoting trade has also been critical. In this capacity, it has ensured…
43rd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
29 April 2015
Date: 3-4 June 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Peace Through Infrastructure?
27 April 2015
For analysts who have been watching developments in South and Central Asia, the recent announcement of the Pakistan-China cooperation agreement was perhaps the biggest news in a century. Coming as it does at a time when Pakistan is grappling with the security problem of insurgencies of different kinds -in Baluchistan as well as the border…
The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and China-Malaysia Relations
21 April 2015
Paper presented by Shahriman Lockman at the Dialogue on China-Malaysia Relations: Strengthening Partnership, Deepening Regional Cooperation, 14 April 2015, Beijing, China. Shahriman_21stCMSRd_China-Msia_Relations_(CPIFA_14Apr2015).pdf
The Inexorable Rise of China
20 April 2015
THE world has changed so much over the past two decades that historians are having a tough time keeping up with these changes and recording them for posterity. It is interesting to note that if one were to walk into any library today, and look at the works that were written about Asian politics and…
Sustainability: Seven Misconceptions/Misinterpretations and Clarifications
17 April 2015
Paper presented by Dr Hezri Adnan at the A-SLEAD National – Leading Higher Education Institution for Sustainable Development, 13 April 2015, AKEPT, Bandar Enstek. HA_Sustainability_Misconceptions_13Apr2015.pdf
Issue No.3/2015
17 April 2015
Issue No.3/March 2015 Project Mausam: India’s Grand Maritime Strategy (Part II) Radicalisation, Extremism and Militancy UNSC Challenges and Opportunities
Towards Enhancing Regional Rice Supply Chains and Trading Networks Integration: A Worm’s Eye View
14 April 2015
Paper by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the 2015 APAP Roundtable: Agricultural Investment and Competitiveness Facing the Era of ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN+3, 26-27 March 2015, Bali, Indonesia. LW_Towards_Reg_Rice_Supply_Chains_Trading_Networks_Integration_27Mar2015.pdf
ISIS Malaysia offers our prayers and deepest condolences
13 April 2015
ISIS Malaysia offers our prayers and deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the late Tan Sri Dr. Jamaluddin Jarjis , Datuk Azlin Alias and other victims on board the recent helicopter crash on the 04th April 2015 in Semenyih, Selangor. May God bless their souls. Al Fatihah.
Planting the Seed of Asean Identity
06 April 2015
Since the beginning of January, I have been invited to speak at more than half a dozen secondary schools in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia about the topic of Asean integration and what the future Asean community might look like. That Asean has suddenly become a hot and popular topic should not be a surprise to…
Issue No.2/2015
01 April 2015
Issue No.2/February 2015 Project Mausam: India’s Grand Maritime Strategy (Part I) The Seventh ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue
CSCAP Study Group Meeting on Preventive Diplomacy
31 March 2015
(Closed-door and By Invitation Only] Date: 27-29 April 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
1st Meeting of the CSCAP Study Group on Nonproliferation and Disarmament in the Asia Pacific
31 March 2015
(Closed-door and By Invitation Only] Date: 5-7 April 2015 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
China-led Bank an Asset to Asia
30 March 2015
THE past few weeks have witnessed a somewhat remarkable, though not all too spectacular, sea change in international affairs as a number of Western states signalled their willingness and desire to work with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) that was started by China. When the AIIB was first raised by China's leaders a couple…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “The U.S.-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership: Achievements and Expectations”
19 March 2015
By Dr Evan S Medeiros, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, National Security Council, The White House [No Media Permitted] Date: 24 March 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Nearly a year after both Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak and President Barack Obama announced an elevation of bilateral ties…
India Reasserting Indian Ocean Role
16 March 2015
THE recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka has been hailed as a breakthrough of sorts, not least for the simple reason that this was the first official visit by an Indian leader to Sri Lanka after 28 years. Crucially, it comes at a time when India feels the need to…
No Plans to Rename ISIS Malaysia, Says Shahidan
13 March 2015
The Star, 13 March 2015. Download
The Need for Spock in an Age of Madness
02 March 2015
AN ICON: Nimoy’s Mr Spock was a role model for humanity and a voice of logic and reason THIS week, I would like, if I may, to write about something rather different from what I usually write about. Regular readers would know that this writer has focused more on issues of regional politics in the…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Modi Acts East: The Emerging Contours of Indian Foreign Policy’
25 February 2015
By Ambassador Kishan S Rana, Former Indian Ambassador, Prof Emeritus, DiploFoundation, Malta & Geneva Date: 13 March 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Diplomacy and Security Policy of Prime Minister Abe”
23 February 2015
By Prof Shinichi Kitaoka, President, International University of Japan Date: 16 March 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room ABSTRACT Today’s world seems to be moving into an era of new geopolitics: Russia is returning to its traditional assertive policy; Europe is suffering from the cost of integration; the Middle East is threatened by the rise of…
When ‘Aid’ Is Never ‘Aid’
23 February 2015
THE spat between Australia and Indonesia that was sparked by the suggestion that the Indonesian government, led by President Joko (Jokowi) Widodo, ought to show clemency to two convicted Australian drug dealers in recognition of Australia's aid to the country in the past, has taken on bizarre proportions. Apparently, some Indonesians in the province of…
A hard task to fill Nik Aziz’s shoes
18 February 2015
THE death of Tuan Guru Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, Murshid'ul Am or spiritual leader and former chief minister of Kelantan, marks a significant landmark in Malaysian political history. Along with Yusof Rawa, he was' among the senior members of the so-called Ulama faction that deposed Asri Muda, president of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party…
CSR by ISIS Malaysia
10 February 2015
Every little bit counts. ISIS Malaysia launched a donation drive among its employees recently to aid flood victims in Kelantan. A community outreach was then carried out by its Director of Public Affairs, Tengku Sheila Tengku Annuar Zainal, on 7 and 8 February 2015 at Lembah Sireh and Kampung Kuala Besar in Kota Bharu.
People Economy for Inclusive Growth
10 February 2015
IN his 2015 Budget speech, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak stated the importance of striking a balance between the "capital economy" and the "people economy". While achieving economic growth in quantitative terms, it is imperative to make sure that the growth translates to increased well-being of the people. A people's economy upholds the priorities…
Indonesia's Challenges Ahead
09 February 2015
RE-LOOK: Its future prosperity depends on a pragmatic attitude towards foreign capital investment, and the workings of a global economic system As Indonesia's ties with its Asean neighbours change to adapt to the new political-economic realities of the region and beyond, it has to be remembered that the country's challenges are fundamentally and primarily domestic.…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “UNSC Challenges and Opportunities: Perspectives from an Elected Member”
06 February 2015
By Mr Jon Merrill, Assistant Secretary, Head of UN Security Council Taskforce, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia Date: 12 February 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview At the conclusion of Australia’s 2013-14 term as an elected member of the UN Security Council, Mr Jon Merrill, will present on the challenges and opportunities the…
Indonesian President in Troubled Waters
27 January 2015
WHEN he campaigned for the post of president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, or better known as Jokowi, sought the widest mandate he could get from the Indonesian public at large. The campaign last year witnessed an outpouring of support from ordinary Indonesians from all walks of life, from university students to mass movements to the…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Prospects for Global Oil Prices, World Trade and the Regional Outlook: Implications for the Private Sector”
27 January 2015
By Mr Ayhan Kose, Director of the World Bank Group’s Development Prospects Group Date: 4 February 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur OVERVIEW What is in store for the global economy in 2015 and beyond? Several major forces are driving the global outlook: soft commodity prices; persistently low interest rates but increasingly divergent monetary…
Asia –Pacific Global Conference on Cyberspace Workshop
26 January 2015
[Strictly By Invitation Only] Date: 11 February 2015 Jointly organized by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) International Cyber Policy Centre and ISIS Malaysia.
Roundtable Discussion: Extremism and Militancy with the Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore
26 January 2015
[By Invitation Only] Date: 21 January 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
Malaysia Moves to Pre-empt Possible Terror Attacks
21 January 2015
[Comments by Elina Noor] in article by Shannon Teoh which appeared in The Straits Times, 15 January 2015. EN_Comments_Straits_Times_15Jan2015.pdf
Spreading the Rupiah Wisely
19 January 2015
As Indonesia surges ahead, it is being courted by the major economies of the world. Apart from the United States and the developed nations of Western Europe, there are now India and China to contend with as well, and China has signalled its desire to play an active and pivotal part in Indonesia's future development.…
Responding to the Paris Attacks
14 January 2015
FATAL ERROR: States and security forces should avoid the trap of reacting to terrorist violence with overwhelming state violence By now, the world has been made aware of the tragic killings that took place at the office of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, France. The fact that we know about this event, and…
Apply Science to Mitigate Disasters
13 January 2015
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 January 2015. Wan_Portia_NST_13Jan2015.pdf
29th ASIA-PACIFIC ROUNDTABLE
12 January 2015
1-3 June 2015 : Kuala Lumpur More details
The Leap of One Generation
12 January 2015
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 January 2015. FN_NST_12Jan2015.pdf
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa appointed as Chairman of ISIS Malaysia
09 January 2015
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa has been appointed as Chairman of ISIS Malaysia on 9 January 2015. He now holds the position of Chairman and Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia. Press release
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Where Is the Moderate Muslim?’
06 January 2015
By His Excellency Omar Saif Ghobash, Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Russia Date: 12 December 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview His Excellency Omar Saif Ghobash, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia, will discuss the conflict within Islam and offer an unorthodox perspective on some of the developments of the modern Arab…
International Affairs Forum on “Colombia: Land of Opportunities”
05 January 2015
By HE María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia Date: 12 January 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room OVERVIEW Colombia’s economy has grown at a 4.7% annual rate growth over the past four years, thanks to sound macroeconomic and structural policies. Foreign Direct Investment surged 148%, from USD 6.7 billion in 2010 to…
Book Crafts Out Indonesia's Trajectory in a Global World
29 December 2014
AS Indonesia — now under the leadership of President Joko Widodo and Vice-President Jusuf Kalla — looks to the future and reassesses its place and role in the Asean region and the global arena, the country’s leaders and major stakeholders have begun to forecast the likely trajectory that it will take in the years to…
Malaysia's Resilient Economy
23 December 2014
IN eight days, we will witness the dawn of a new year. Word is that next year will be the most challenging year in a long time, at least for Malaysia. For the past three weeks, business news has been buzzing with reports on the falling price of oil. Economists have frantically begun a guessing…
Library Orientation for Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MPAT) Course Participants 35/2015
22 December 2014
Date: 13 January 2015 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
The Language of Regional Politics
22 December 2014
IF we begin an argument with a proposition that starts with “The problem is...”, then there is every likelihood that the thing we discuss will be seen as a problem, and indeed become a problem. The language we use when discussing matters related to politics, economics and other social issues is crucial, and it is…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘US Mid-Term Election and Implications for the Asia-Pacific and Malaysia’
16 December 2014
By Mr Marc Mealy, Vice President-Policy, US-ASEAN Business Council Date: 5 December 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Mr Marc Mealy will discuss the impact of the recent US Congressional elections and what It means for trade and investment arrangements in the Asia Pacific. He will also touch on Malaysia’s ‘people-centred’ priority in closing development…
Workshop: Regional Responses to Rising Extremism in the ASEAN Region
16 December 2014
[Closed-door and By Invitation Only] Date: 18 December 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.
Troubling Display of Populism
15 December 2014
OVER THE TOP: Indonesia’s public burning of intruding Vietnamese fishing boats seems harsh and contrary to Asean’s spirit of compromise and dialogue OVER the past two weeks, Indonesia-watchers worldwide have been struck by the tone that is being set by the Jokowi administration in Indonesia. Though he received wide support from well-wishers abroad during his…
Issue No.11/2014
12 December 2014
Issue No.11/October 2014 US‐Malaysia Relations and Regional Security Latin America and Asia Pacific Realities: Defining the Agenda The Crisis in Ukraine and Emerging Geo‐Political Issues
Royal Fellow
09 December 2014
HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-lah The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Al-Maghfur-lah, The Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, was appointed as Royal Fellow of ISIS Malaysia on 1 December 2014. HRH Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah was previously…
Mistake in Joining IS’ ‘romantic war’
08 December 2014
TRUE HEROISM: Instead of playing Rambo and committing murder in foreign nations, the ‘warriors’ should raise their kids to be responsible and educated citizens The Rambo-esque illusion for the foreign militants who joined the IS movement in Syria and Iraq was shattered when they were confined to a life of menial labour. OVER the past…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Where is the Moderate Muslim?’
04 December 2014
By His Excellency Omar Saif Ghobash, Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Russia Date: 12 December 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room OVERVIEW His Excellency Omar Saif Ghobash, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia, will discuss the conflict within Islam and offer an unorthodox perspective on some of the developments of the modern Arab…
Simplicity and the ‘Wealth of Poverty’
04 December 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 December 2014. FN_NST_03Dec2014.pdf
Whose Century Will It Be?
01 December 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 1 December 2014. FN_NST_01Dec2014.pdf
What to Expect from the ASEAN and East Asia Summits
28 November 2014
[Comments by Dato’ Steven Wong] in article by Elliot Brenan which appeared in The Interpreter, 11 November 2014. SW_Comments_The_Interpreter_11Nov2014.pdf
China Needs to Win Technological Race
24 November 2014
PRAGMATIC: It is only through advances in education, science and technology that it can develop comprehensively IN the book The Governance of China (Foreign Languages Press, Beijing, 2014), which is a compilation of some 80 recent speeches by President Xi Jinping, the leader of Asia’s largest country talks about the need for the country to…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘US Mid-Term Election and Implications for the Asia-Pacific and Malaysia’
21 November 2014
By Mr Marc Mealy, Vice President-Policy, US-ASEAN Business Council Date: 5 December 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Mr Marc Mealy will discuss the impact of the recent US Congressional elections and what It means for trade and investment arrangements in the Asia Pacific. He will also touch on Malaysia’s ‘people-centred’ priority in closing development…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘The Globalisation of Conflict: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses’
21 November 2014
By Mr Yves Daccord, Director General, ICRC [By invitation only] Date: 2 December 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Overview Armed conflicts have become more complex and often pose transnational security challenges. In an age of global polarisation, radicalisation and spillovers of security concerns, the world order is also rapidly changing and solutions to conflict have…
How China Sees Itself, Asia and the World
18 November 2014
XI’s VISION: China’s development model recognises that a country as large as China cannot progress unless and until its population is well-housed, well-fed and well-educated CHINA’s ascendancy in world affairs is an undeniable fact as is its increasingly visible role outside the country itself. The creation of the Asian Infrastructural Investment Bank (AIIB) is its…
Communicating with the Asean Community
13 November 2014
CHALLENGE: A skilful communication plan is needed to bring the regional bloc closer to the peoples of member nations IN less than 14 months, on Dec 31, 2015, the Asean Community will come into being. As chair of Asean for the year, Malaysia has the heavy responsibility of ensuring that as much of the blueprints…
Public Lecture on “Group Binding, Moral Balance and Nama: Themes and Origins of Malaysian Foreign Policy”
11 November 2014
By Prof Anthony Milner, Holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia Date: 1 December 2014 Venue: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
42nd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
11 November 2014
Date: 9-10 December 2014 Venue: New Delhi, India
Issue No.10/2014
10 November 2014
Issue No.10/October 2014 The Next Indonesian Presidency and the Future of Malaysia-Indonesia Relations Waste Management in Japan and Malaysia: Centralise or De-centralise?
National Policy with a Regional Impact
10 November 2014
POTENTIAL VOTE-WINNER: If successful, Indonesia’s new Maritime Policy stands to serve not only Indonesian, but also the region THE newly-installed Jokowi administration has truly stepped into its shoes and seems to be making waves, literally. The latest announcement by the government that Indonesia will spend US$6 billion in infrastructural development projects intended to improve the…
More Than Lives at Stake in MidEast
04 November 2014
STAGGERING: We also need to calculate the long-term socio-historical cost to the Arab people and Arab civilisation WARS do not simply kill people, they destroy cultures and wreck civilisations, too. Here in Southeast Asia we are familiar with the sad legacy of the dreaded Khmer Rouge, who, in their blind obsession with purity and returning…
China Banking on the Future
28 October 2014
THE launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), which is led by China that holds a 50 per cent stake in it, is perhaps one of the biggest news items of this year, and promises to be a major game-changer in the years to come. Though dominated by China, from the outset it was…
KF-ASEAN Policy Seminar
20 October 2014
[By Invitation Only] Date: 17 November 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Korea Foundation (KF)
President Jokowi’s Long Road Ahead
20 October 2014
OPPOSITION: Indonesia’s new administration will likely face a tough time pushing through its ambitious reform package THE inauguration of president-elect Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, and his vice-presidential partner, Jusuf Kalla, today marks a turning point in Indonesia’s history, as a politician with a humble civilian background and with no connections to the established…
Myanmar: From Asia’s Forgotten Rice Bowl to Feeding the Future
15 October 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry CY Wong and U Ye Min Aung at the Myanmar Investment Outreach, 24 September 2014, New York City, USA Dr_Jun-E_14Oct2014_NST.pdf
Recycling good for us and nature
14 October 2014
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Community recycling brings social benefits RECYCLING campaigns have been run by the government since the 1990s, and the concept of 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) is well established. However, for a layperson, not much is known about the process beyond the tri-coloured recycling bins and old newspaper collectors in lorries with loudspeakers. Some…
Is European integration failing?
13 October 2014
LESSONS FOR ASEAN: Governments must work together to foster a common sense of belonging among their respective populations AT the Clacton by-election last week, Douglas Carswell, candidate for the United Kingdom Independence Party (Ukip), won the seat by more than 12,000 votes, and the same party nearly grabbed another seat in Heywood and Middleton. Ukip…
Issue No.9/2014
10 October 2014
Issue No.9/September 2014 The Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Wage Inequality in Malaysia Radical Rethink Needed for Palm Oil in 11th Malaysia Plan
Strategic Choices Shaping Agricultural Performance and Food Security in Myanmar
10 October 2014
Article by Steven Haggblade, et al & Larry C.Y. Wong which appeared in Journal of International Affairs, Vol. 67 No. 2 (Spring/Summer 2014), pp. 55-71. SH_et_al_LW_Jnl_Intern_Affairs_2014.pdf
Is Asean Ready for the AEC?
06 October 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 October 2014. FN_NST_06Oct2014.pdf
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia was conferred the title ‘Dato Seri Laila Jasa’
02 October 2014
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd, Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia, and Tan Sri Dato’ Ahmad Fuzi Haji Abdul Razak, Secretary General of World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) Foundation and ISIS Malaysia Distinguished Fellow, were conferred the award ‘Darjah Paduka Seri Laila Jasa Yang Amat Berjasa Darjah Kedua (D.S.L.J.)’ which carries the title ‘Dato Seri Laila Jasa’…
Civilisational Clash ‘Not of Our Doing’
29 September 2014
Dealing with the IS: A degree of honest analysis is required that will unveil the hidden hands at work and the need to fulfil genuine aspirations of the wider Muslim world THE ongoing bombardment of Syria — ostensibly to remove the threat of the Islamic State (IS) — has sparked off a bout of serious…
Issue No.8/2014
25 September 2014
Issue No.8/August 2014 Malaysia’s New Wave of Urbanisation Of Tourism and the Japanese: Opportunities for Expansion?
Balancing Export-oriented and Food Security Approaches in ASEAN
24 September 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the Leaders in ASEAN Agriculture and Development – An Executive Forum, 16-20 June 2014, SEARCA, College, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. LW_Balancing_Export-oriented_Food_Security_Jun2014.pdf
Financialization of Agriculture Commodity Markets and Price Volatility
24 September 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the Leaders in ASEAN Agriculture and Development – An Executive Forum, 16-20 June 2014, SEARCA, College, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines. LW_Financialization_of_Agri_Commodities_Jun2014.pdf
Rice Business Development in Myanmar: Towards Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development
24 September 2014
Paper presented by Dr Soe Tun, Ye Min Aung & Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the NESAC-KRC-APAP ‘Business as Partner in Development’ Workshop, 1 June 2014, Taunggyi, Myanmar LW_ST_YMA_Rice_Business_Dev_01Jun2014.pdf
New Dimensions of Food Security and Changing Role of Rice: Options and Implications for the Philippines
24 September 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the NEDA Policy Forum, 21 March 2014, NEDA sa Makati, Philippines. LW_NEDA_Policy_Forum_21Mar2014.pdf
Towards Regional Rice Integration: Considerations from Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR Perspectives
24 September 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong, Tin Htut Oo and Tin Maung Shwe at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Policy (APAP) Roundtable, 17-18 March 2014, Manila, Philippines. LW_THO_TMS_2014_APAP_Rdtble_Mar2014.pdf
ISIS International Affairs Forum: ‘The Crisis in Ukraine and Emerging Geo-Political Issues’
22 September 2014
By Mr. Joseph Cirincione Date: 7 October 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
Rise of Technocrats
22 September 2014
BALANCING ACT: While appointing technocrats to his cabinet may help de-politicise governance, Jokowi must take care not alienate politicians INDONESIA’S future President Joko Widodo has finally announced the likely composition and structure of his up-coming cabinet, and few seasoned Indonesia-watchers are surprised by the revelations thus far. In what appears to be a compromise of…
Normality comes before moderation
15 September 2014
LAYING FOUNDATIONS: Efforts to normalise the lives of people living in war zones must take into account their societal needs NOW that the international campaign against the radical group Islamic State (IS, formerly known as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) is under way, there is much talk of military strategy and the methods…
Southeast Asia - Shifting Ground Rules - Interview with Patrick Cronin with BFM89.9
14 September 2014
12 September 2014 http://www.bfm.my/current-affairs-obama-pivot-to-asia.html
IS the result of ‘regime change’
08 September 2014
NEGLIGENCE: Western intervention in Arab world cause of woes EVERY day, we are bombarded with news of the radical group Islamic State (IS, formerly the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Isil) and how its ambitions and prowess are growing. Intelligence reports now claim that the movement is not only spreading, but that it…
ISIS International Affairs Forum: Latin America and Asia Pacific: Realities that Define the Agenda
03 September 2014
By Dr Ignacio Bartesaghi, Coordinator of Latin America-Pacific Observatory, Latin America Integration Association (ALADI) Date: 2 October 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview The past few years have witnessed a significant growth in the trade and investment relations between Latin America and Asia Pacific, contributed by structural and economic transformations in Asian countries…
The ‘Islamic State’ and Arab nationalist dream
02 September 2014
IMPLICATIONS: What happens when a group undermines the logic and purpose of nation-building? FOR more than a century, Arabs have suffered the stigma of Orientalist depictions of themselves, their societies and their culture as backward and savage. As Edward Said had noted in his work of 1978, a generation of Orientalist scholars had invented, and…
Managing Malaysia’s Urbanisation Challenge
26 August 2014
Paper presented by Mazlena Mazlan at the NEAT Working Group Meeting on ‘A New Wave of Urbanisation: Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation’, Singapore, 1 August 2014. Organized by East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore. Mazlena_Managing_Msia_Urbanisation_Challenge_Paper_01Aug2014.pdf
Radicalism’s Pool of Support
25 August 2014
OVER the past few weeks, the chorus of disapproval against the radical Islamic State (IS) movement in Syria and Iraq has grown, with important leaders from all across the Muslim world chipping in: Indonesia’s Minister for Religious Affairs Lukman Saifuddin was one of the first to denounce the movement as being un-Islamic, which was a…
13th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
20 August 2014
[By Invitation Only] Date: 7 November 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
7th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
20 August 2014
[By Invitation Only] Date: 18-20 November 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Indonesian Ulama Reject ‘Islamic State’
18 August 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 August 2014. FN_NST_18Aug2014.pdf
Heavy Subsidies Not Sustainable
12 August 2014
REFORM NEEDED: Policy cannot stand the test of time due to population growth ALTHOUGH it has been two weeks after Hari Raya, the festive mood hasn’t subsided. Free food is flowing everywhere. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it is the feasting month, one that almost all Malaysians love. Talking about celebration, there’s not…
Moderates Take a Stand
12 August 2014
CLEAR MESSAGE: The government and people will not tolerate radicals and extremists who turn Indonesians against one another OVER the past week, a string of public statements, events and peaceful demonstrations in different parts of Indonesia have sent a clear message across the country: That Indonesia's government and people will not stand by while a…
Indonesia’s 2014 Legislative and Presidential Elections: An Overview
11 August 2014
Article by Dr Farish A. Noor which appeared in Moderation Monitor, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014), pp. 60-69. FN_Moderation_Monitor_V1N1_2014.pdf
Issue No.7/2014
08 August 2014
Issue No.7/July 2014 Practicing Sustainable Consumption Energy Transition Dilemma in Malaysia: Big is Beautiful to Niche Capabilities
Closed-door Roundtable with Senator Robert Corker
07 August 2014
Ranking member, US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Member, US Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee [By Invitation Only] Date: 7 August 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS International Affairs Forum: ‘The Next Indonesian Presidency and the Future of Malaysia-Indonesia Relations’
07 August 2014
By Mr. Achmad Sukarsono, Principal Consultant, THC| Associates, Indonesia and Associate Professor Dr. Farish A. Noor, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), and Visiting Fellow, ISIS Malaysia Date: 22 August 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview On 9 July 2014, after a closely contested political campaign, over 130 million Indonesians…
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Waste Management in Japan and Malaysia - Centralise or De-centralise?’
07 August 2014
By Dr Kohei Watanabe, Associate Professor, Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan Date: 11 September 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview Historically, waste was dealt with on site where it had been generated. When it became difficult to treat waste on site, the responsibility for municipal waste management was generally allocated to local authorities. However,…
Normality Sets In
04 August 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 August 2014. BN_The_Star_03Aug2014.pdf
‘3 Arrows’ Plan Boosts Japan
31 July 2014
FORCEFUL STRATEGY: Shinzo Abe has confounded all expectations and succeeded in galvanising the region’s second largest economy JAPANESE Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “three arrows” strategy to reinvigorate the Japanese economy is finding its target. After years of languishing in political and economic doldrums, Abe has confounded all expectations and succeeded in galvanising the region’s second…
National Flag-bearers
23 July 2014
[Comments by Umapagan Ampikaipakan and Shahriman Lockman] which appeared in NST, 22 July 2014 Comments_Shahriman_NST_22Jul2014.pdf
What Is It about the Palestinians?
23 July 2014
DISPLACED: No other people have had their land taken away and given to another to whom they did absolutely no wrong WHAT is it about the Palestinians that they have become the victims of so many injustices and tragedies? Throughout history, Palestinian land has been conquered and re-conquered. But so have the territories of many…
Indonesia’s Decisive Moment
21 July 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 21 July 2014. FN_NST_21Jul2014.pdf
12th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
18 July 2014
[By Invitation Only] Date: 22 July 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Government to Invite GST Countries to Share Implementation Experience
18 July 2014
[Comment on ISIS Malaysia] in article by Bernama, 16 July 2014. Comments_on_GST_Bernama_16Jul2014.pdf
Invest in Other Chinese Cities, Local Firms Told
18 July 2014
[Comments by Firdaos Rosli] in article by Zaidi Isham Ismail which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 June 2014. Comments_by_Firdaos_NST_02Jun2014.pdf
Perkukuh Hubungan Dagang
18 July 2014
[Comments by Firdaos Rosli] in article by Lum Chee Hong, Syalikha Sazili and Norashikin Leman which appeared in Berita Harian, 1 June 2014. Comments_by_Firdaos_BH_01Jun2014.pdf
Issue No.6/2014
16 July 2014
Issue No.6/June 2014 More Assistance for Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia’s GST — Well-intentioned but Architecture Potentially Flawed
MOU between ISIS Malaysia and CPIFA
16 July 2014
The Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), Beijing and the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Exchanges and Cooperation on 14 July 2014 at ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. The Memorandum aimed to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the People’s Republic of China and Malaysia and…
Poor Men in a Rich Country?
16 July 2014
IN TANDEM: A high-income nation status in the next 6 years must be complemented with income equality among Malaysians FOR the past two weeks, the media has been buzzing with the issue of homelessness. This new attention was sparked by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, who had wanted to ban soup…
The Decisive Moment
07 July 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 7 July 2014. FN_NST_07Jul2014.pdf
28th APR Interviews by Astro Awani
27 June 2014
28th APR Interview with Mr Soe Myint by ASTRO Awani Click here for video
28th APR Programme
27 June 2014
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Pressing the Same Hot Buttons
27 June 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 27 June 2014. FN_NST_27Jun2014.pdf
Issue No.5/2014
25 June 2014
Issue No.5/May 2014 The Fed’s Tapering: Economic and Strategic Impact from Advanced Economies to Emerging Asia Beyond GDP: Towards an Inclusive Measure of Wealth
ASEAN-UN Workshop: Regional Dialogue on Conflict Prevention and Maintenance of Peace and Stability in Multi-cultural and Pluralistic Societies
25 June 2014
[By Invitation Only] Date: 24-25 June 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Co-organized by the Malaysian Government, the United Nations and ISIS Malaysia. Press Release
Need to Stabilise House Prices
24 June 2014
EARLIER this month, Min Zhu, the deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), gave a speech at a conference in Germany, followed by a post on IMF’s blog a week later, warning the world against a “benign neglect” of house price booms. He made three important points. FIRST, while housing is an essential…
Beyond Jakarta
23 June 2014
IN less than three weeks’ time, Indonesians will be heading to the polls again for the first round of the presidential elections. That this singular event has grabbed all the headlines in Indonesia is hardly surprising, as it will undoubtedly be the most important event of the year. For those of us based outside Indonesia,…
Closed-Door Discussion on ‘Maritime Security in South-East Asia’
17 June 2014
By Dr David Arase, Resident Professor of International Politic, John Hopkins University, SAIS Nanjing Center [By Invitation Only] Date:17 June 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Transitioning to Sustainable Energy Generation
17 June 2014
THE revolution of global energy system is seen as one of mankind’s greatest achievements. Without energy, be it in the form of light, heat or electrical energy, we lose the ability to do work. In the medieval period, the main energy sources were firewood, charcoal and human muscle. The energy system from coal combustion developed…
26th APR Programme
16 June 2014
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16 June 2014
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16 June 2014
Does Chinese navy pose threat to US? - Dialogue interview with Admiral Robert Willard, Commander, US Pacific Command by Mr Yang Rui, CCTV, 7 June 2011. Link: http://english.cntv.cn/program/dialogue/20110607/114857.shtml East Asia Regionalism: The View from Jakarta Hon. Dr. Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa, , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia - Luncheon Talk by the Hon. Dr.…
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16 June 2014
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Sukarno’s ‘Presence’ in Indonesian Polls
16 June 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 June 2014. FN_NST_16Jun2014.pdf
28th APR Proceedings
12 June 2014
28th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Papers, 2-4 June 2014 (The papers are in their original, unedited form) Keynote Address by The Hon. Dato’ MOHD NAJIB Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia (4,900 KB) Opportunities and Challenges in Constructing a Peaceful and Prosperous Region: A Japanese Perspective by The Hon. Mr. Norio MITSUYA (2,584 KB) The ‘New…
Third Germany-Malaysia Security Dialogue
09 June 2014
Date: 13-14 October 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘U.S.-Malaysian Relations and Regional Security’
09 June 2014
By Dr Patrick Cronin, Senior Advisor and Senior Director, Asia-Pacific Security Program, Centre for a New American Security (CNAS), Washington, DC Date: 9 September 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview The United States is seeking to deepen its engagement with Southeast Asia in general and Malaysia in particular. Building on President Barack Obama's…
Roundtable Discussion: ‘President Obama’s Visit to Asia and Next Steps for Engagement in the Region’
09 June 2014
With Amb. Scot Marciel, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, US Department of State Date: 19 May 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
09 June 2014
Date: 5 June 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia, China Put on United Front as They Mark 40 Years of Diplomatic Ties
03 June 2014
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in article by Teddy Ng which appeared in South China Morning Post, 1 June 2014. Tang_SM _Comments_South_China_Morning_Post_01Jun2014.pdf
Firming Up Bilateral Relations
30 May 2014
WHEN Malaysian premier Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak steps on the tarmac of the Beijing International Airport tomorrow to begin his official visit to China, he will be taking a giant step for Malaysia in cementing flourishing bilateral ties. Najib has made many previous official visits to China, with the first being in 1992 when…
Focus on Product Supply Chain
28 May 2014
[Comment by Dato’ Steven CM Wong] in an article by Cheryl Yvonne Achiu which appeared in New Straits Times, 26 May 2014. SW_NST_26May2014.pdf
Populism Gone Bad in Thailand?
26 May 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 26 May 2014. FN_NST_26May2014.pdf
The Age of Plural Constituencies
19 May 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 May 2014. FN_NST_19May2014.pdf
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2013
06 May 2014
ISIS Malaysia Annual Report 2013 Download
The Promise of Youth in Malaysia-US Ties
06 May 2014
Article by Elina Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 May 2014. EN_NST_06May2014.pdf
Military Priorities Trump Diplomacy, Again
05 May 2014
Article by Bunn Nagara which appeared in The Star, 4 May 2014. BN_The_Star_04May2014.pdf
Obama Visit Will Assure Malaysia Over South China Sea Dispute, Says Don
29 April 2014
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in article which appeared in Bernama, 24 April 2014. View Comments made at the Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JCI) Forum: The US Pivot to Asia and Its Implications for the Region, on 24 April 2014: Click here TSM_Comments_BERNAMA_24Apr2014.pdf
The Future of Autonomy in Acheh
28 April 2014
FOLLOWING the peace accord between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM, Gerakan Aceh Merdeka) and the Indonesian government in 2005, and the passing of the No. 11 Law of 2006 on the governance of Aceh, the northern Sumatran province of Aceh has been set on the path of autonomy, making it one of the most unique…
Worrisome Indonesian Polls
28 April 2014
IN a recent commentary by Max Lane (ISEAS Perspective, April 23), it was revealed that the number of eligible voters who chose to not vote at the recent parliamentary elections may be as high as 34 per cent. Though this figure is being tallied and disputed by some, it does send a very worrying signal…
Pelaburan dari AS Dijangka Lebih Aktif
24 April 2014
[Comments by Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa] in article which appeared in Berita Harian, 24 April 2014. RMI_Comments_BH_24Apr2014.pdf
Women Entrepreneurs Boom Online
22 April 2014
UPSKILLING NEEDED: Though small retail businesses are doing well, their proprietors need training to grow HAVE you ever bought anything through Facebook or Instagram recently? What are the items you would most likely buy over social media? Social media commerce, or s-commerce, is becoming more popular, driven largely by "Facebook commerce" ("f-commerce") and "Instagram shops"…
ISIS Deputy Chief Executive, Mr. Steven CM Wong Conferred the ‘Dato’ Award
22 April 2014
The Deputy Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia, Mr. Steven CM Wong has been conferred the Dato’ Paduka Mahkota Perak (DPMP) which carries the title ’Dato’ in conjunction with the 86th birthday of the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Azlan Shah on 19 April 2014. Press release
ISIS International Affairs Forum: ‘Beyond GDP:Towards an Inclusive Measure of Wealth’
15 April 2014
by Professor Anantha Duraiappah, Executive Director, International Human Dimension Programme(IHDP) On Global Environmental Change [By Invitation Only] Date: 25 April 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
15 April 2014
Date: 7 May 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Horse-trading Starts in Indonesia
15 April 2014
NOW that the parliamentary elections of Indonesia are over, the horse-trading between the parties has begun. The failure of the Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDI-P) to gain more than 25 per cent of the popular vote means that it had to form a coalition with other parties to nominate its presidential candidate and if it wished…
Need for China to Calm Situtation, Strengthen Bilateral Ties
14 April 2014
[Comments by Bunn Nagara] in article by G. Surach which appeared in The Star, 30 March 2014.
See the Ocean as Half-full
14 April 2014
Article by Bunn Nagara which appeared in The Star, 13 April 2014.
Reforming Peninsular Malaysia’s Electricity Sector: Challenges and Prospects
10 April 2014
Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2014. E-book The e-book discusses the prospects and challenges associated with the objective of reforming the power sector in Peninsular Malaysia. It revolves around four themes namely: energy market outlook and regional experience with electricity market reform; electricity tariff review in Malaysia and its expected impact; reforms to increase competitiveness in…
Australia’s Multicultural Identity in the Asian Century
10 April 2014
Waleed Aly. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2014. This monograph is based on a talk titled ‘Australia’s Multicultural Identity in the Asian Century’, given by the author at an ISIS International Affairs Forum on 30 April 2013, in Kuala Lumpur. Download
Malaysia’s ‘Age of Attention’
08 April 2014
Article by Steven Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 April 2014.
What Comes After?
07 April 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 7 April 2014.
Allure of the ‘Quiet Life’
04 April 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 April 2014.
Dato’ Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin: Publications and Writing
01 April 2014
Compiled by Susan Teoh which appeared in Malaysian Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 51 Special Issue, March 2014, pp. 15-43. ST_MJES_V51_SpIssue_Mar2014.pdf
Practising Sustainable Consumption
01 April 2014
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 1 April 2014.
Concern About Declining Fortunes
31 March 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 31 March 2014.
Note on the Inaugural ASEAN-US Defense Ministers Meeting
28 March 2014
Article by Kamal Zharif Jauhari and Gan Zhi Ming which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea), March 2014, pp. 8-9. KZJ_GZM_ASEAN_Newsletter_Mar2014.pdf
Closed-Door Discussion on Japan’s Security Policy
26 March 2014
By HE Amb. Jun Jun Shimmi, Ambassador of UN Affairs and Cyber Policy and Deputy Director General, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan [By Invitation Only] Date: 26 March 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
The Game-changer in Indonesia’s polls
24 March 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 24 March 2014.
Closed-Door Discussion: ‘India’s Enhanced Look East Policy’
20 March 2014
By Mr Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi Date: 17 March 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia
Challenges Ahead for Moderate Islam
17 March 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 17 March 2014.
Indonesia’s Untold Success Stories
11 March 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 March 2014.
Roundtable Discussion with Amb Wendy R Sherman
06 March 2014
Under Secretary for Political Affairs, US Department of State Date: 6 March 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS International Affairs Forum: ‘Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China’s Future’
06 March 2014
By Mr Timothy Beardson, Author - Stumbling Giant: The Threats to China’s Future Date: 9 April 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview The book addresses the future of China during the 21st century. It particularly deals with the issue whether China’s growth can continue, whether it will eventually replace the US as the…
ISIS International Affairs Forum - ‘The Fed’s Tapering: Economic and Strategic Impact from Advanced Economies to Emerging Asia’
06 March 2014
By Dr Dan Steinbock, Research Director of International Business, India, China and America Institute, USA; Visiting Fellow, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, China, and Visiting Fellow, EU Center, Singapore Date: 11 April 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Synopsis As the Fed's tapering has begun, the United States is amid a slow but fragile…
Issue No.2/2014
04 March 2014
Issue No.2/February 2014 Whither the Southern Thailand Peace Process ? Re-introducing Local Elections — Conceding an Inch to Keep a Yard
Closed-Door with Dr Jon Alterman
28 February 2014
Middle East Program, CSIS US Date: 28 February 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Understanding Our Large, Important Neighbour
25 February 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in the New Straits Times, 24 February 2014.
A Test of Friendship
20 February 2014
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 February 2014.
Closed-Door with Admiral Thebaud
19 February 2014
Commander, Logistics Group, Western Pacific and Task Force 73, US Date: 19 February 2014 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Climate Change and the Nexus of Water, Food and Energy Security’
18 February 2014
By Sir David King, Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change, United Kingdom [By Invitation Only] Date:18 February 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by the British High Commission and ISIS Malaysia. Papers: Climate Change and the Nexus of Water, Food and Energy Security by Professor Sir David King Impacts of climate change on environmental…
Appointment of Professor Anthony Milner, PhD (Cornell), FASSA, to the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia
17 February 2014
The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Anthony Milner as the second holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies for the period 2014-2015. Press Release #1 | Press Release #2
Aceh’s Complex Internal Politics
17 February 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 17 February 2014.
Closed-Door Discussion: ‘Developments Relating to the Forthcoming Parliamentary and Presidential Elections’
17 February 2014
By Dr Farish ahmad Noor, Associate Professor and Head of the Contemporary Religion in Southeast Asia Program, RSIS, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Visiting Fellow, ISIS Malaysia. [By Invitation Only] Date: 14 February 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Climate Change and Food Security
14 February 2014
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the KAS Workshop on The Politics of Climate Change, 14-16 February 2014, Yangon, Myanmar. LW_Climate_Change_Food_Security_Yangon_14Feb2014.pdf
Revving Up Local Car Industry
11 February 2014
Article by Ahmad Rafdi Endut which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 February 2014.
Research Staff
11 February 2014
Focus Now on Small Indonesian Parties
10 February 2014
Article by Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 February 2014.
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa has been appointed as the Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia
07 February 2014
Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa has been appointed as the Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia on 1 January 2014.
Enter the Royals
04 February 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 February 2014.
Reshaping Indonesia’s Political Landscape
01 February 2014
Article by Zhi Ming Gan which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea), January 2014, p. 7.
Myanmar’s First Act
01 February 2014
Article by Zhi Ming Gan which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea), January 2014, pp. 5-6.
Bigger Role for Teachers in Promoting Social Cohesion
28 January 2014
Article by Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 January 2014.
Unclear Direction in Foreign Policy
28 January 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 27 January 2014.
ISIS Participation In Conferences, Dialogue Sessions, Fora & Workshops
24 January 2014
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Malaysia’s Goods and Services Tax (GST): Possible Lessons from the United Kingdom and Singapore
24 January 2014
Date: 26 February 2014 Venue: Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur Overview The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak announced the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) beginning 1 April 2015 during the tabling of the 2014 Budget on 25 October 2013. The implementation will provide Malaysia the significant steps towards fiscal…
Many Lives Depend on the Shores
23 January 2014
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 January 2014.
2013
13 January 2014
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Irony of Trying to Unseat Yingluck
13 January 2014
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 January 2014.
Raising Bar on Vocational Training
31 December 2013
Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 31 December 2013.
Moving Forward in the Climate Change Policies and Practices
30 December 2013
Chapter 7 by Wan Portia Hamzah. In Suh-Yong Chung (ed.) Post-2020 Climate Change Regime Formation. London: Routledge, 2013, pp. 131-65. Wan_Portia_Chp7_Bk_Routledge_2013.pdf
ASEAN Pins Hope on Calmer Seas
24 December 2013
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 24 December 2013.
Forging New Links in KL-Jakarta Ties
23 December 2013
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 23 December 2013.
ISIS Library Orientation for Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MPAT) Course Participants 34/2014
20 December 2013
Date: 16 January 2014 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
China Row Clouds Asia Diplomacy
20 December 2013
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in article by Toko Sekiguchi and Yoshio Takahashi which appeared in The Wall Street Journal, 16 December 2013.
ASEAN-Japan Defence Cooperation: Overcoming History and Charting New Possibilities
20 December 2013
Chapter 11 by Dr Tang Siew Mun. In Rizal Sukma and Y:oshihide Soeya (eds.) Beond 2015: ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership for Democracy, Peace, and Prosperity in Southeast Asia. Tokyo: Japan Center for International Exchange, 2013, pp. 200-13.
It’s Not the Same Indonesia We Knew
16 December 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 December 2013.
China and Malaysia to Hold Maritime Exercises: What Gives?
13 December 2013
[Comments byShahriman Lockman] in article by Ankit Panda which appeared in The Diplomat, 15 November 2013 Also available: here
Strengthening Supply Chains and Agricultural Productivity in CLMV
13 December 2013
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the Lao PDR Policy Forum: ‘Enhancing Agriculture Sector Productivity in Lao PDR, Vientiane, Lao PDR, 9 December 2013 Download PDF
Trust-Building in Southeast Asia: What Made it Possible?
13 December 2013
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in Global Asia, Vol. 8 No. 3, Fall 2013, pp. 52-56. Also available: here
Need to Stay Ahead of the Education Pack
10 December 2013
Article by Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 December 2013.
Institutional and Governance Dimensions of AEMI
05 December 2013
Chapter by Philip Andrews-Speed and Adnan Hezri. In ASEAN Energy Market Integration (AEMI): From Coordination to Integration. Bangkok: ASEAN Studies Center, Chulalongkorn University, 2013, pp. 149-73.
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Security Cooperation in U.S. Foreign Policy'
05 December 2013
By Mr Tom Kelly, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Date: 12 December 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview Assistant Secretary Kelly will speak on the facets of security cooperation ― from peacekeeping, to defense sales, and counter-piracy ― in US foreign policy, with a particular focus on its role in the…
Facets of Sustainability
03 December 2013
Edited by Dr Hezri Adnan, ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with Abdul Samad Hadi, Aldrie Amir, and Sarah Aziz from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Published in Kuala Lumpur by UKM Press. 251 pages (2013) ISBN 978-967-412-165-5 Available from Penerbit UKM at http://www.ukm.my/penerbit As a development framework, sustainability offers a most promising choice of path to development for…
Issue No.11/2013
03 December 2013
Issue No.11/November 2013 Dialogue on Diversity, Diplomacy and Peace: A Roundtable Discussion(823KB) Dialogue on Diversity, Diplomacy and Peace: Keynote Address(434KB)
Coping with Higher Power Tariffs
03 December 2013
By Shahnaz Sharifuddin which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 December 2013.
Power of Youth in Indonesian Polls
02 December 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 December 2013.
Philippines Says Chinese Carrier Deployment Could Aggravate Tensions
29 November 2013
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in article by Josephine Cuneta And Celine Fernandez which appeared in Wall Street Journal, 27 November 2013
Addressing Planthopper Threats to Asian Rice Farming and Food Security: Fixing Insecticide Misuse
27 November 2013
By Kong Luen Heong with Larry Wong and Joy Hasmin De los Reyes. ADB Sustainable Development Working Paper Series No. 27. Manila: Asian Development Bank, August 2013
Building Peace and Security in the Asia-Pacific
25 November 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge, 25 November 2013.
A Different Country Called Indonesia
25 November 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 November 2013.
ISIS-KAS Roundtable on the Political Challenges of Energy Systems Transformation
21 November 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 2 December 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
Gagasan Penyatupaduan Nasional
20 November 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Kongres Majlis Profesor Negara, 10 November 2013, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur Download PDF
“Where Next for ISLAMIC FINANCE?”
20 November 2013
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Islamic Financial Intelligence Summit (IFIS) 2013, 11 November 2013, Sasana Kijang Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
40th CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
20 November 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 1-2 December 2013 Place: Beijing, China
The 2nd CSCAP Study Group on Regional Security Architecture
20 November 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 11-13 February 2014 Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia
The 8th Meeting of the ARF Expert and Eminent Persons Group
20 November 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 17-18 February 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
28th Asia-Pacific Roundtable
20 November 2013
Date: 2 - 4 June 2014 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Astro Awani, 501 (Live) Saturday, 31May 2014, 2030hrs – 2100hrs Interview of Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa, Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia on the coming 28th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Watch Video(Astro Awani) Attachments: Download Updated as of 21 May 2014
The Sixth ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
19 November 2013
Date: 27-29 November 2013 Venue: Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with Asialink and the Asia New Zealand Foundation.
Konflik Selatan Thailand Rumit
18 November 2013
[Comments on ISIS International Affairs Forum ‘Whither the Southern Thailand Peace Process’] by Seri Intan Othman which appeared in Berita Harian, 13 November 2013.
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
18 November 2013
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Inaugural Conference on ‘Univer-cities’ – Strategic Implications for Asia, 18 November 2013, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Download PDF
Appreciating Indonesia Today
18 November 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 November 2013.
ASEAN Beyond 2015: Second Final Workshop
17 November 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 19 November 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur ointly organized b ISIS Malaysia, Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia, and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia(ERIA).
Pacify Tensions Before They Boil Over
11 November 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 November 2013.
Pesticide (Mis)use and (Mis)information: A Pesticide and Pesticide Information Supply Chain Perspective
11 November 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the International Symposium on Ecological Engineering in Rice Past Management, 11 November 2013, Yangon, Myanmar. Download PDF
Left in the Dark on Shadow Budget
06 November 2013
By Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 November 2013-11-06.
Misunderstanding China, Again
04 November 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 November 2013.
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘Whither the Southern Thailand Peace Process
01 November 2013
Speaker: Mr Don Pathan, Director of Foreign Relations, Patani Forum, Thailand; Discussant: Mr Bunn Nagara, Senior Fellow (Foreign Policy and Security Studies), ISIS Malaysia Date: 12 November 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Overview: For over a century, the ethnic Malay separatist movements have locked horns with the Royal Thai Government in their struggle…
Dialogue on Diversity, Diplomacy and Peace
01 November 2013
Date: 11 November 2013 Venue: Putrajaya Marriott Hotel Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council (APRC) Overview: Asia is a celebration of diversity which showcases countless ethnicities, cultures, religions and civilizations co-existing side-by-side. However, its diversity is sometimes a source of contention and conflict, but in most times, serves to…
ASEAN’s Quiet after the Storm
31 October 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), October 2013, p. 6-7
Cool Walls for Cooler Comfort
29 October 2013
By Shahnaz Sharifuddin which appeared in New Straits Times, 29 October 2013.
Issue No.10/2013
29 October 2013
Issue No.10/October 2013 Is the European Union Still Viable? A Reassessment of its Political Cohesiveness in the Wake of the Eurozone Crisis(567KB) RPGT — Are We Hoping for Too Much?(68KB)
Bangladesh on Hold as Polls Tension Rises
29 October 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 October 2013.
ISIS International Affairs Forum on ‘The Role of the U.S. Navy in Asia’
21 October 2013
By Rear Admiral Mark C. Montgomery, Commander, Battle Force Seventh Fleet [By Invitation Only] [ Event will observe the Chatham House Rule] Date: 29 October 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Synopsis: The U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest U.S. numbered fleet, with 60-70 ships, 200-300 aircraft and approximately 40,000 sailors and marines operating…
China Paves Way for New Gold Rush
21 October 2013
By Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 21 October 2013.
Public Forum on Reforms in Peninsular Malaysia’s Electricity Sector
17 October 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 7 November 2013 Venue: PJ Hilton, Petaling Jaya Convened by ISIS Malaysia Overview: This forum brings together representatives of the Malaysian society to discuss plans to reform Malaysia’s electricity sector that are put forward for consideration by the government of Malaysia. The expected output of this forum is a book with…
Educators Can Make a Difference
16 October 2013
By Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 October 2013.
Malaysia-Thai Think Tank and Scholars’ Network (MTTTS) Meeting: ‘ Malaysia-Thailand Cooperation: A Catalyst for ASEAN Community Building’
13 October 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 10-13 October 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and International Institute of Public Policy and Management (INPUMA), Universiti Malaya.
Simulation: ‘Realtime Cybersecurity Incident Simulation for Decision-Makers’
10 October 2013
By Dr Marco Gercke, Director, Cybercrime Research Institute and Mr Knut Schoenfelder, Cyber Security Executive Consulting, T-Systems International [By Invitation Only] Date: 10 October 2013 Venue: Impiana Hotel KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Konrad-Adeauer-Stiftung (KAS) and ISIS Malaysia
Contract Farming: Boon or Bane?
10 October 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the Myanmar Agribusiness Forum 2013, 9-10 October 2013, Yangon, Myanmar. Download PDF
The 2nd Germany-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue
09 October 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 8-9 October 2013 Place: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Konrad-Adeauer-Stiftung (KAS) and ISIS Malaysia
Of Symbols and Substance
08 October 2013
Article by Elina Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 October 2013. Also published in PacNet #76, October 9, 2013. Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Forum CSIS.
Japan in the Foreign Relations of the ASEAN States
08 October 2013
Chapter Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun. In Lam Peng Er (ed.) Japan’s Relations with Southeast Asia: The Fukuda Doctrine and Beyond. London: Routledge, 2013, pp. 84-103.
Myanmar Must Respect Minorities
07 October 2013
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 7 October 2013.
Closed-door Discussion on ‘Turkey: An Update on Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy’
07 October 2013
[Closed-door and By Invitation] Date: 7 October 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Konrad-Adeauer-Stiftung (KAS) and ISIS Malaysia
Matthew Fisher: Harper needs to seize more big trade opportunities if he wants to get Asia’s attention
03 October 2013
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in an article by Matthew Fisher which appeared in National Post, 3 October 2013. Also available here
Stephen Harper’s Visit to Malaysia Will Be Overshadowed by the Arrival of China’s President
03 October 2013
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun] in an article by Matthew Fisher which appeared in The Vancouver Sun, 3 October 2013. Also available here
Dialogue with HE Joseph Y. Yun, US Ambassador to Malaysia
02 October 2013
[Closed door and by Invitation] Date: 2 October 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Can Play Honest Broker
02 October 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 October 2013.
Issue No.9/2013
02 October 2013
Issue No.9/September 2013 The Economic Impacts of EPA – GTAP Model Simulations(799KB) The Conflict in Syria: An Insider’s View(313KB) Transboundary Haze: Asean’s Hazy Efforts in Engagement(279KB)
Towards World-class Education
30 September 2013
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 30 September 2013.
Social Enterprises Help Save Earth
24 September 2013
Article by Dr Jun-E Tan which appeared in New Straits Times, 24 September 2013.
Developing a Strategic Relationship with China
23 September 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge, 23 September 2013, pp. 74-75.
International Affairs Forum on ‘Is the European Union still viable? A Reassessment of Its Political Cohesiveness in the Wake of the Eurozone Crisis’
17 September 2013
By Mr Jacques Santer, Former President of the European Commission. Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. [By Invitation] Date: 18 September 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Abe Shifts Japan’s Focus to ASEAN
17 September 2013
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 17 September 2013.
Be Grateful for a Malaysian Nation
17 September 2013
Article by Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 September 2013.
Elina Noor, Assistant Director, Foreign Policy & Security Studies, shares her thoughts with BFM on the upcoming visits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama to Malaysia in October.
13 September 2013
By Elina Noor, Assistant Director, Foreign Policy & Security Studies Date: 5 September 2013 Malaysia will host the presidents of the world's current two top powers, almost back to back in October. By attending the 4th Global Entrepeneurship Summit on October 11 in Kuala Lumpur, President Obama would be the first sitting US President to…
Asian Academia Faces Language Block
09 September 2013
By Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times , 9 September 2013.
Right Policy Mix to Cool House Prices
06 September 2013
By Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 September 2013.
Need to Remove Energy Subsidies
03 September 2013
By Ahmad Rafdi Endut which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 September 2013.
Water, Food and Energy Nexus in Asia and the Pacific
02 September 2013
Dr Hezri Adnan prepared a Discussion Paper for the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) entitled Water, Food and Energy Nexus in Asia and the Pacific. The full report is available at: Click here
Issue No.8/2013
27 August 2013
Issue No.8/August 2013 Return on Investment in Education: More for Less(113KB) Pride of the People: South Korea and Korean Nationalism(498KB)
Mandarin Asserting Its Dominance in North Laos
20 August 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which is published in New Straits Times, 19 August 2013.
Obama’s Visit a Golden Opportunity
14 August 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 12 August 2013.
Vital First Step for Asean, China
06 August 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 August 2013.
Democracy at Risk If Party Is Excluded
05 August 2013
By Dr Farish Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 August 2013.
Issue No.7/2013
05 August 2013
Issue No.7/July 2013 Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin (1954 - 2013) Biography(126KB) Remembering the Prof*(158KB) A Life Well Lived(104KB) Goodbye to a Mentor and a Friend(47KB) The Eternal Optimist*(1689KB) What Money Can’t Buy*(180KB) Published Works of Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin A Select Compilation(73KB)
ASEAN at 46: Stronger by the Year
02 August 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), August 2013, p. 6.
Japan Must Engage with ASEAN Or Risk Irrelevance
01 August 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), August 2013, p. 7.
Transboundary Haze and Moving Forward for ASEAN
30 July 2013
By Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), July 2013, pp. 3-6.
Protecting Half the Sky: Harmonising ASEAN’s Human Rights Mechanism for Women and Children
30 July 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), July 2013, pp. 7-8.
6th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
30 July 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date:27-29 November 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
CSCAP Study Group Meeting: ‘Regional Security Architecture’
30 July 2013
[Closed-door and by Invitation Only] Date:3-5 September 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur read more system
11th NEAT Annual Conference
30 July 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date:27 August 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
19th NEAT Country Coordinators Meeting
30 July 2013
[Closed-door and by Invitation Only] Date: 26 August 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Closed-door Meeting: ‘The Economic Impacts of EPAs-GTAP Model Simulation’
30 July 2013
[By Invitation Only] By Dr Kawasaki, Counselor of Cabinet Secretariat Date: 19 August 2013 Place: Kuala Lumpur
Closed-door Discussion on Maritime Security Cooperation
30 July 2013
[By Invitation Only] By Captain Justin Jones, RAN, Director of the Sea Power Centre, Australia Date: 1 August 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Japan Must Engage with ASEAN Or Risk Irrelevance
22 July 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in East Asia Forum, 19 July 2013.
Agriculture and Rural Development
16 July 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the Myanmar Country Study: First Consultation Workshop, 15-17 July 2013. Thingaha Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar Download PDF
Seminar: Future Earth-Knowledge for Sustainability Transformation
15 July 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 21 August 2013 Place: Kuala Lumpur
Book Launch - India and Malaysia: Intertwined Strands
15 July 2013
By Prof Veena Sikri, Ford Foundation Chair Date: 3 July 2013 (afternoon) Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Joint Forum on “The Conflict in Syria: An Insider’s View”
15 July 2013
By Mother Superior Agnes-Marian De Le Croix, Convent of St James the Mutilated of Qara, Homs in Syria Date: 3 July 2013 (morning) Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar
15 July 2013
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan’s appointment as Chairman of ISIS Malaysia was renewed with effect from 9 January 2014. He had assumed the role of Chief Executive of ISIS on 27 June 2013, upon the demise of ISIS Chief Executive Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. With the appointment of Tan Sri Rastam Mohd…
25th APR Interviews
12 July 2013
Interview of Prof Dr Andrei Lankov, Social Science Department, Kookmin University, Republic of Korea by Mr Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Astro Awani. View video Interview of Prof Dr Zhu Feng, Deputy Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies, Peking University, China by Mr Kamarul Bahrin Haron, Astro Awani. View video Interview of Admiral Robert F Willard,…
26th APR Interviews
12 July 2013
Dr Rizal Sukma, Executive Director, The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia assesses Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN from 2011 - 2012 View video Dr Patrick Cronin on Sino-US Relations . View video Prof Dr Andrei LANKOV on a Nuclear North Korea View video Assoc Prof Simon S C TAY on 'ASEAN Centrality' View…
27th APR Video Files
12 July 2013
Admiral Samuel J Locklear III comments on the South China Sea during a press conference on the sidelines of the 27th Asia-Pacific Roundtable. View video “What are the prospects and challenges of formalizing an effective Code of Conduct on the South China Sea?” by Dr Ian Storey. View video
Pasca Pilihanraya Ketiga Belas: Pemuafakatan dan Perpaduan Nasional
09 July 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Syarahan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia 2013, 8 July 2013, Wisma Perwira Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Finding a Return on Investment in Education
09 July 2013
By Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 July 2013.
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin
09 July 2013
Chief Executive (1954-2013) It is with deep sadness to announce that the Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia, Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin passed away on 22 June 2013 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Dato’ Dr Mahani joined ISIS Malaysia in 2007 as its Director General and subsequently assumed the position of Chief Executive on…
Taiwan-Philippines: Dispute and the ‘Indispensable Role of ASEAN’
09 July 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), May 2013, pp. 6-7.
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03 July 2013
27th APR Interviews by Astro Awani
03 July 2013
Interviews by Astro Awani: 4th July 2013 (20:30 GMT) BANGSAMORO PEACE PROCESS Interview of Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, Chairman Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Tengku Datuk Abdul Ghafar Tengku Mohamed, Mindanao Peace Process Malaysian Facilitator. http://english.astroawani.com/videos/live Synopsis: After more than four decades of conflict in southern Mindanao, peace is within reach. On 15th October…
27th APR Newsclippings
03 July 2013
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27th APR Programme
03 July 2013
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Treaty Must Have Some Bite
03 July 2013
By Adlyss Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 July 2013.
Remembering the Prof
02 July 2013
By Nor Zahidi Alias which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 1 July 2013.
Realities of the Natalegawa Doctrine
30 June 2013
By Adlyss Aldelya Mohd Adnan which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), June 2013, pp. 2-3.
ISIS Closed-Door Discussion on the U.S. – ASEAN Relations
27 June 2013
By Mr. Michael H. Fuchs, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Strategy and Multilateral Affairs [Closed door and by Invitation] Date: 27 June 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Enchanted by Sabah’s Treasures
25 June 2013
Enchanted by Sabah’s Treasures By Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 June 2013.
Strategies and Policies for Development: Some Reflections
24 June 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the Agricultural Sector Diagnostic Workshop, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, 24 June 2013, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. Download PDF
27th APR Proceedings
19 June 2013
27th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Papers, 3-5 June 2013 (The papers are in their original, unedited form) Keynote address by the Hon. Dato’ Sri MOHD NAJIB Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia (1,311 KB) China and Asia by The Hon. Mdm. FU Ying (166 KB) Distinguished Luncheon Address: Rethinking ASEAN and Its Reponses to a Changing…
Strengthening Agricultural Supply Chains in CLMV
19 June 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the Supporting ASEAN Equitable Economic Development Research Workshop ‘Enhancing Agricultural Productivity in CLMV Countries: Opportunities and Challenges,’ 19 June 2013, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Republic of the Philippines Download PDF
A Strong Japan Good for the Region?
12 June 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 June 2013.
Perlembagaan dan Islam: Peranan Institusi Raja
06 June 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Seminar Institusi Raja, 5 June 2013, Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Universiti Malaysia Perlis. Download PDF
Give the 'Dragon' Space to Grow
04 June 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 June 2013.
Infrastructure Development in ASEAN
20 May 2013
Chapter Article by Dato' Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Firdaos Rosli. In Sanchita Basu Das (ed.) ASEAN Economic Community Scoreboard: Performance and Perception.Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS), 2013, pp. 136-62.
Ke Arah Memperkasakan Integriti
20 May 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Konvensyen Suruhanjaya Integriti Agensi Penguatkuasaan, 20 May 2013, Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya Download PDF
Economic, Food and Water Security: A UNESCAP Regional Study
18 May 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the 2nd Asia Pacific Water Summit (2nd APWS) Technical Workshop, 18 May 2013, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Download PDF
Malaysia's Crisis of Democracy
14 May 2013
By Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 May 2013
Arab-Malaysian Trade: Where to?
13 May 2013
Article by Tan Sri Ahmad Al Farra
At 25: The role of the ASEAN-ISIS Network
30 April 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose and Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), April 2013, p. 5-7.
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
26 April 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Santapan Sempena Ulang Tahun Hari Keputeraan Kelapan Puluh Lima Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah , 19 April 2013, Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar Download PDF
Are We Ready for Cities of the Future?
23 April 2013
By Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 23 April 2013.
International Affairs Forum on ‘Australia’s Multicultural Identity in the Asian Century’
22 April 2013
By Mr Waleed Aly, Lecturer in Politics, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, Australia Date: 30 April 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur ADMISSION IS FREE. Please confirm your participation via fax or e-mail not later than Friday, 26 April 2013 to: RSVP: Tel: 603 2693 9366 ext 118/179/165/147; 2693 2060 Fax:…
Issue No.4/2013
22 April 2013
Issue No.4/April 2013 A Look at the post-March 11 Impact on Japanese Investment Trends in Malaysia(414KB) The Fifth Malaysia-Indonesia Strategic Bilateral Colloquium(511KB)
Democratising the State
22 April 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 22 April 2013.
The Beting Serupai Incident
16 April 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 April 2013. Also published in PacNet #23, April 22, 2013. Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Forum CSIS Also published in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), April 2013, p. 8-9
Economic Pledges: Choices We Have to Make
15 April 2013
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 15 April 2013.
Foreign Direct Investment in the Mill Sector for Rice Value Chain Development in Lao PDR
10 April 2013
By Dr Larry C Y Wong at the International Symposium on Frontier Research Themes on Service Sector support for Food Value Chain Development in Developing Countries, 10 – 12 April 2013, Beijing, China. Co‐organized by Renmin University and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Download PDF
Foreign Direct Investment in the Rice Value Chain with special focus on the Mill Sector in Lao PDR
10 April 2013
Revised paper by Dr Larry C Y Wong, presented earlier at the International Symposium on Frontier Research Themes for Food Value Chain Development in Developing Countries’, 10 – 12 April 2013, Beijing, China.
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
08 April 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Pengumuman Pembubaran Dewan Negeri Perak Kedua Belas, 3 April 2013, Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar. Download PDF
Issue No.2/2013
03 April 2013
Issue No.2/February 2013 Malaysia’s Niche in Rubber(214KB) Ramping up Standards in Basic Education to be World Best *(318KB) Malaysia at the Heart of the Asian Century(221KB)
Pay Heed to Easing Skills Shortage
02 April 2013
By Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 April 2013.
Strengthening Democratic Governance Further
02 April 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 1 April 2013.
Rapid Value Chain Assessment: Structure and Dynamics of the Rice Value Chain in Myanmar
31 March 2013
Paper by Dr Larry C Y & Eh Mywe Aye Wai. Bckground paper No. 6, commissioned as part of a Strategic Agricultural Sector and Food Security Diagnostic for Myanmar, led by Michigan State University and in partnership with the Myanmar Development Resource Institute - Centre for Economic and Social Development (MDRI-CESD), March 2013.
ASEAN’S Diplomatic Dance with North Korea
29 March 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), March 2013, p. 2-4.
Malaysia-Japan Can Work Closely To Promote Peace And Security – ISIS
28 March 2013
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun at the International Symposium on the 'New Dimension of the Look East Policy' at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur]. Reported by BERNAMA, 28 March 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
20 March 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Istiadat Meletak Kerja Sempena Sambutan Ulangtahun Keputeraan Ke 85 Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah , 19 March 2013, Istana Iskandariah, Kuala Kangsar.
Schools Need Accountability Culture
19 March 2013
By Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 March 2013.
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
18 March 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Konvokesyen Kelapan Belas, Peperiksaan Sijil Amalan Guaman Tahun 2012, 13 March 2013, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Five Vital Lessons from Lahad Datu
18 March 2013
By Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 March 2013.
Killing of General Likely Gives Malaysian Forces a Tactical Boost, Analyst Says
12 March 2013
Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun in article by Celine Fernandez which appeared in The Wall Street Journal, 12 March 2013.
RCEP – Can it Create the World's Largest FTA?
12 March 2013
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 11 March 2013.
The Malaysian Economy and the Road Ahead: Some Thoughts and Issues
08 March 2013
By Steven C M Wong at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors Visit to ISIS Malaysia, 1 March 2013 Download PDF
Prolonged Conflicts Will Affect our Energy Security
05 March 2013
By Shahnaz Sharifuddin which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 March 2013
Can ASEAN Revive its Central Role in Advancing Regional Economic Integration Through the RCEP?
04 March 2013
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), February 2013, p. 2-3.
Reflections on the Abe Doctrine
03 March 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), February 2013, p. 4-5.
Coherence of Macroeconomic Policies among ASEAN–5 Members
02 March 2013
by Justin Lim which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), February 2013, p. 6-7.
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
22 February 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Persidangan Ke 182 Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Melayu Perak (MAIPk), 21 February 2013, Ipoh. Download PDF
Accept Reality of Asian Nuclear Era
19 February 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 February 2013
Workshop on ‘Assessment of Malaysia’s Workforce Development System: Validation and Priorities’
18 February 2013
[By Invitation Only] Date: 27 February 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with The World Bank and the Ministry of Human Resources.
Deepening Democracy
18 February 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 18 February 2013, p. 60 & 62.
Confront Reality of Nuclear North Korea
18 February 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Straits Times, 14 February 2013 Also published as: North Korean Nuclear Test: Implications for Asian Security. PacNet No. 10. Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Forum CSIS, 13 February 2013. Download
Pitfalls of the Abe Doctrine
17 February 2013
By Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 February 2013
Is Malaysia Reacting Fast Enough to Demographic Shifts?
17 February 2013
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 11 February 2013
Putting ASEAN in Order: Contemplating the Changing Role of the Secretariat and the Secretary General
14 February 2013
By Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), January 2013, p. 6-7.
ISIS Annual Report
05 February 2013
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New South Korean President to Build Fences with Asia
05 February 2013
By Yookyung Lee which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 February 2013
The Proliferation Security Initiative in ASEAN: A Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
05 February 2013
By David Santoro and Shahriman Lockman in PacNet No. 8, January 28, 2013. Honolulu, Hawaii: Pacific Forum CSIS. Also published in Bangkok Post, 30 January 2013 entitled: Asean must take anti-WMD pact seriously. Also published in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), February 2013, p. 8-9.
Issue No.1/2013
04 February 2013
Issue No.1/January 2013 Mindanao Framework Peace Agreement(425KB) US Political Cultures, the 2012 Election Results and the Future of US Asia‐Pacific Policy(435KB) A Renewable Energy Future: Policy Learning from Asian Pioneers(345KB)
US Presidential Election 2012: Issues and Trends in Domestic and Foreign Policy under the Second Obama Administration
04 February 2013
Presented by Elina Noor at the Seminar ‘U.S. Presidential Election 2012: Issues and Trends in Domestic and Foreign Policy under the Second Obama Administration’, 30 January 2013, Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by Malaysian Association for American Studies (MAAS), Lincoln Resource Center (LRC), U.S. Embassy, Institute of Malaysian & International Studies (IKMAS, UKM) and Centre for…
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
29 January 2013
Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Sambutan Maulidur Rasul Peringkat Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sungkai, 24 January 2013. Download PDF
Tasik Chini: A Lake at the Edge of Ecological Collapse
23 January 2013
By Adnan Hezri and Henry Chan. An Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Publication. Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Regional Project Working Group, 2012. For copies: kindly contact Dr Hezri Adnan – hezriadnan@isis.org.my
Malaysia-US Relations 2000-2011
23 January 2013
Pamela Sodhy. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia. 126 pages (2012). E-book This monograph looks at the present relationship between Malaysia and the United States during a decade-long period, covering the main political, economic, and socio-cultural relations during the prime ministerships in Malaysia, of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and Najib Tun Razak and the presidencies…
From Strength to Empowerment: The Next Generation of U.S.-Malaysia Relations
23 January 2013
A Report of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program and ISIS Malaysia. Washington DC: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), May 2012. Media releaseAlso available here Download
Towards a Green Economy: In Search of Sustainable Energy Policies for the Future
23 January 2013
Edited by Adnan A. Hezri and Wilhelm Hofmeister. Published in Singapore by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and ISIS Malaysia. 175 pages (2012) ISBN 978-981-07-1799-5 RM 40.00 [Available from ISIS Malaysia] The transition to sustainable energy systems is still at an embryonic stage. As this energy transition involves hard choices politically, economically, and technologically, countries can benefit…
Nation Making in Asia: From Ethnic to Civic Nations? By Muthiah Alagappa
23 January 2013
This is the Inaugural Lecture at the Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies, 28 March 2012. Download
The Ethical Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education: Applying the Principles of the Earth Charter in Malaysia & Beyond
23 January 2013
Co-authored by Peter Blaze Corcoran, Adnan A Hezri (ISIS Malaysia), Brandon P Hullingshead, Kanayathu Chacko Koshy, Joseph P Weakland and Zakri Abdul Hamid. Policy Discussion Series No. 5/2012. Published by Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education at Florida Gulf Coast University and Centre for Global Sustainability Studies at Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2012. Available: Centre for…
Democracy Needs to be Cherished and Developed Further
22 January 2013
Democracy Needs to be Cherished and Developed Further By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 21 January 2013, p. 64 & 67. Read More...
Democracy Needs to be Cherished and Developed Further
22 January 2013
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 21 January 2013, p. 64 & 67.
Will It be Business as Usual for Malaysia in 2013?
18 January 2013
Will It be Business as Usual for Malaysia in 2013? By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum, 17 January 2013. This is part of a special feature on 2012 in review and the year ahead. Also available here Read More...
Will It be Business as Usual for Malaysia in 2013?
18 January 2013
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum, 17 January 2013. This is part of a special feature on 2012 in review and the year ahead. Also available here
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
16 January 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Launch of the Book ‘An Introduction to Islamic and Conventional Corporate Finance’, 15 January 2013, Kuala Lumpur Read More...
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
16 January 2013
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Launch of the Book ‘An Introduction to Islamic and Conventional Corporate Finance’, 15 January 2013, Kuala Lumpur Download PDF
Raising Standards in Basic Education
15 January 2013
Raising Standards in Basic Education Article by Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 January 2013 Read More...
Raising Standards in Basic Education
15 January 2013
Article by Dato’ Dr Siti Zaleha Abdullah Sani which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 January 2013
Malaysia to be at the Heart of the Asian Century
14 January 2013
Malaysia to be at the Heart of the Asian Century Article by Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 January 2013 Read More...
Malaysia to be at the Heart of the Asian Century
14 January 2013
Article by Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 January 2013
Sharpening Malaysia's Economic Diplomacy Edge
14 January 2013
Sharpening Malaysia’s Economic Diplomacy Edge Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 14 January 2013, p. 57 & 60. Read More...
Sharpening Malaysia's Economic Diplomacy Edge
14 January 2013
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 14 January 2013, p. 57 & 60.
27th Asia-Pacific Roundtable
11 January 2013
Strategising Change in Asia 3-5 June 2013 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Programme 27th APR Progr Bk & Updates 27th APR Programme (as of 23 May) Proceedings Click here Newsclippings 27th – English News 27th – Malay News Video files Click here Interviews by Astro Awani: 4th July 2013 (20:30 GMT) BANGSAMORO PEACE PROCESS Interview of Al…
CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
11 January 2013
Date: 6 June 2013 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Exploring Niches for Exporting: The Case of Malaysia
09 January 2013
Exploring Niches for Exporting: The Case of Malaysia Chapter 5 by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Tham Siew Yean and Loke Wai Heng. In Arti Grover Goswami, Aaditya Mattoo and Sebastian Saez (eds.) Exporting Services: A Developing Country Perspective. Washington, DC: The World Bank, 2012, pp. 161-192. Read More...
Exploring Niches for Exporting: The Case of Malaysia
09 January 2013
Chapter 5 by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Tham Siew Yean and Loke Wai Heng. In Arti Grover Goswami, Aaditya Mattoo and Sebastian Saez (eds.) Exporting Services: A Developing Country Perspective. Washington, DC: The World Bank, 2012, pp. 161-192.
There’s Much for Asean to Tend to
09 January 2013
There’s Much for Asean to Tend to Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 January 2013 Read More...
There’s Much for Asean to Tend to
08 January 2013
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 January 2013
Issue No.12/2012
07 January 2013
Issue No.12/December 2012 How Slow Can We Grow? World Economy in 2013(367KB) Year of the `Big Squeeze’? Malaysia in 2013(443KB) Doing Business in Myanmar398(KB) Malaysia’s New FTAs Are Malaysia’s ‘New’ FTAs398(KB) Political Outlook: What Now?429(KB)
Where is China Taking Asia?
07 January 2013
Where is China Taking Asia? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum, 5 January 2013. Aslo available here Read More...
Where is China Taking Asia?
07 January 2013
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum, 5 January 2013. Aslo available here
Remembering Hirschman
02 January 2013
Remembering Hirschman Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 1 January 2013 Read More...
Handle with Care: Malaysia’s New FTAs and Transformation Toward Market-Based Policies
27 December 2012
By Firdaos Rosli which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), December 2012, p. 6-7.
Mainstreaming Human Security in the ASEAN Economic Community
27 December 2012
Mainstreaming Human Security in the ASEAN Economic Community Chapter Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. In Carolina G. Hernandez and Herman Joseph S. Kraft (eds.) Mainstreaming Human Security in Asean Integration Volume III : Human Security and the Blueprints for Realizing the ASEAN Community. Quezon City, Philippines : Institute for Strategic and development Studies,…
Mainstreaming Human Security in the ASEAN Economic Community
27 December 2012
Chapter Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. In Carolina G. Hernandez and Herman Joseph S. Kraft (eds.) Mainstreaming Human Security in Asean Integration Volume III : Human Security and the Blueprints for Realizing the ASEAN Community. Quezon City, Philippines : Institute for Strategic and development Studies, 2012, pp.32-67.
The Global Scramble for Resources
21 December 2012
The Global Scramble for Resources Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in Green Prospects Asia, Issue 8.2, December 2012, pp. 12-15. Read More...
ISIS Library Orientation for Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MPAT) Course Participants 33/2013
19 December 2012
Date: 10 January 2013 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Which Trade Pact Should We Pick?
18 December 2012
Which Trade Pact Should We Pick? Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 December 2012 Read More...
International Affairs Forum: ‘A Renewable Energy Future: Policy LearningInternational Affairs Forum: ‘A Renewable Energy Future: Policy Learning from Asian Pioneers’ from Asian Pioneers’
13 December 2012
By Dr Benjamin K Sovacool, Director of the Energy Security and Justice Program, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont School of Law, USA [By invitation only] Date: 7 December 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Dr Sovacool is a researcher, author and consultant on energy policy and governance. His work covers issues pertaining…
The Power of Saying Yes or No
12 December 2012
The Power of Saying Yes or No Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 December 2012 Read More...
Issue No.11/2012
10 December 2012
Issue No.11/November 2012 Are We Prepared for the Tsunami Threat?(216KB) Vocational-Academic Divide: Mind the Gap(193KB) Down Under and All Over(193KB)
What Money Can’t Buy
10 December 2012
What Money Can’t Buy Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 12 November 2012, pp. 71 & 74. Read More...
What Money Can’t Buy
10 December 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 12 November 2012, pp. 71 & 74.
Tasik Chini: A Lake at the Edge of Ecological Collapse
10 December 2012
Tasik Chini: A Lake at the Edge of Ecological CollapseBy Adnan Hezri and Henry Chan. An Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Publication. Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Asian Public Intellectuals (API) Regional Project Working Group, 2012. For copies: kindly contact Dr Hezri Adnan – hezriadnan@isis.org.my
Where is China Taking Asia?
10 December 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 10 December 2012, pp. 74 & 78.
Where is China Taking Asia?
10 December 2012
Where is China Taking Asia? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 10 December 2012, pp. 74 & 78. Read More...
International Affairs Forum: ‘U.S. Political Cultures, the 2012 Election Results and the Future of U.S. Asia-Pacific Policy’
07 December 2012
By Dr Charles E Morrison, President , The East-West Center, USA Date: 11 December 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur ADMISSION IS FREE. Please confirm your participation via fax or e-mail to: RSVP: Tel: 603 2693 9366 ext 147 ; 2693 2060 Fax: 603 2691 3210 Email: hanafi@isis.org.my ABSTRACT With the immediate dust of…
Riveted by River Resources
04 December 2012
Riveted by River Resources Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 December 2012 Read More...
International Conference on ‘Regional Energy Governance and Nexus Perspective: Challenges in the Asia Pacific Region’
04 December 2012
[By Invitation Only] Date: 5-6 December 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Konrad-Adenaur Stiftung (KAS) and ISIS Malaysia Papers available Keynote Address: ‘Global Energy Governance to Address Global Change: Concepts and Future Implications’ by Prof Dr Ann Florini (428 KB) Session 1: Regional Institutions for Energy Governance ‘Regional Governance in Asia and the Pacific’…
Use Less Gas and More Coal as Fuel
27 November 2012
Use Less Gas and More Coal as Fuel Article by Shahnaz Sharifuddin which appeared in New Straits Times, 27 November 2012 Read More...
Use Less Gas and More Coal as Fuel
27 November 2012
Article by Shahnaz Sharifuddin which appeared in New Straits Times, 27 November 2012
Is Asean the Cornerstone of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
26 November 2012
Is Asean the Cornerstone of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy? By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa, which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 19 November 2012 Read More...
Is Asean the Cornerstone of Malaysia’s Foreign Policy?
26 November 2012
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa, which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 19 November 2012
International Affairs Forum: ‘A Renewable Energy Future: Policy Learning from Asian Pioneers’
26 November 2012
By Dr Benjamin K Sovacool, Director of the Energy Security and Justice Program, Institute for Energy and the Environment, Vermont School of Law, USA [By invitation only] Date: 7 December 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur ADMISSION IS FREE. Please confirm your participation via fax or e-mail not later than 30th November 2012 to…
Big Boys Come, But Want Rules Changed
20 November 2012
Big Boys Come, But Want Rules Changed Article by Elina Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 20 November 2012 Read More...
Dr Hezri Adnan participated as a panel member on the topic of ‘Environmental Performance Index’ on TV3 Talk Show ‘Soal Jawab’
19 November 2012
Dr Hezri Adnan participated as a panel member on the topic of ‘Environmental Performance Index’ on TV3 Talk Show ‘Soal Jawab’ Episode 39 on 7 November 2012.
Foreign Policy Roundtable on ‘Australia’s Engagement with Asia’
19 November 2012
Led by The Hon Senator Bob Carr, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia [Closed Door and By Invitation Only] Date: 6 November 2012 Place: Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum on ‘Mindanao Framework Peace Agreement’
19 November 2012
Speakers: Tengku Dato’ Ab. Ghafar bin Tengku Mohamed Former Director General of the National Security Division, Prime Minister’s Department and the Secretary of National Security Council Prof Dr Kamarulzaman Askandar Coordinator, Research and Education for Peace (REP), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Date : 23 November 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Admission is free.…
Institusi Raja Berperelembagaan: Kelangsungan Negara Bangsa
09 November 2012
Institusi Raja Berperelembagaan: Kelangsungan Negara Bangsa Lecture by HRH Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, The Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan at the Majlis Syarahan Perdana Budaya, 7 November 2012 Read More...
Institusi Raja Berperelembagaan: Kelangsungan Negara Bangsa
09 November 2012
Lecture by HRH Raja Dr Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, The Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan at the Majlis Syarahan Perdana Budaya, 7 November 2012 Download PDF
Issue No.10/2012
06 November 2012
Issue No.10/October 2012 The Euro as a Guarantor for Stability and Prosperity – How Big the Crisis for Politics and Economy in Europe Really Is?(233KB) China and the Emerging World Order(1.37MB)
In Pursuit of True Productivity
06 November 2012
In Pursuit of True Productivity Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 November 2012 Read More...
China-ASEAN Trade Boost
02 November 2012
China-ASEAN Trade Boost Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), September 2012, p. 6-7 Read More...
China-ASEAN Trade Boost
02 November 2012
Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), September 2012, p. 6-7
Governing Climate Change: Challenges for a Coherent ASEAN Policy on Climate Change
02 November 2012
Governing Climate Change: Challenges for a Coherent ASEAN Policy on Climate Change Article by Alizan Mahadi which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), September 2012, p. 4-5 Read More...
The Trouble with ‘Triangles’: The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)
02 November 2012
The Trouble with ‘Triangles’: The Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), September 2012, p. 2-3 Read More...
Issue No.9/2012
31 October 2012
Issue No.9/September 2012 India’s Look East Policy: From Economic Integration to Strategic Stakeholder in the Asia Pacific Region(251KB) Thailand‐Malaysia Think Tank and Scholar Network (TMTT/ MTTT) Inaugural Seminar(177KB) Fair to Flourishing: Thai‐Malaysia Relations in the 21st Century and Beyond(309KB)
Home is Where My Debt Is
30 October 2012
Home is Where My Debt Is Article by Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 30 October 2012 Read More...
Home is Where My Debt Is
30 October 2012
Article by Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 30 October 2012
Strides in Business Environment
25 October 2012
Strides in Business Environment Article by Steven Wong and Justin Lim which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 October 2012 Read More...
ISIS Praxis Seminar 2013
24 October 2012
ISIS Praxis Seminar 2013 Session 1: How Slow Can We Grow?: World Economy in 2013 “Global Economic Outlook” by Mr Mangal Goswami (978kb) Session 2: Year of the “Big Squeeze”?: Malaysia in 2013“Some Perspectives on Malaysian Fiscal Deficits and Debt” by Mr Nurhisham Hussein (1,349kb) Session 3: Doing Business in Myanmar “Implementing a New Vision…
Malaysia-US Relations 2000-2011
19 October 2012
Malaysia-US Relations 2000-2011 Pamela Sodhy. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia. 126 pages (2012). E-book This monograph looks at the present relationship between Malaysia and the United States during a decade-long period, covering the main political, economic, and socio-cultural relations during the prime ministerships in Malaysia, of Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, and Najib Tun Razak…
Economic Challenges for ASEAN and Beyond
17 October 2012
Economic Challenges for ASEAN and Beyond Paper presented by Steven C M Wong at the Pacific Basin Economic Council Business Roundtable - Economic Overview for Malaysia in the Regional Context: Opportunities & Challenges And Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting, 15-16 October 2012, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Read More...
Economic Challenges for ASEAN and Beyond
17 October 2012
Presented by Mr Steven CM Wong at the Pacific Basin Economic Council Business Roundtable - Economic Overview for Malaysia in the Regional Context: Opportunities & Challenges And Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting, 15-16 October 2012, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Download PDF
Bridging Academic-Vocational Gap
16 October 2012
Bridging Academic-Vocational Gap Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 October 2012 Read More...
Bridging Academic-Vocational Gap
16 October 2012
Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 16 October 2012
Food Security and Growth: Malaysia’s Strategic Approach and Future Adjustments
16 October 2012
Food Security and Growth: Malaysia’s Strategic Approach and Future Adjustments Article by Dr Larry C Y Wong which appeared in CRRC Consumer Review (Consumer Research and Resource Centre), Vol. 5 March 2012, pp. 34-44. Reprinted from Soh Aik Chin and Yong Hoi Sen (eds.) Food Security Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Akademi Sains Malaysia, 2009, pp. 55-67…
Food Security and Growth: Malaysia’s Strategic Approach and Future Adjustments
16 October 2012
Article by Dr Larry C Y Wong which appeared in CRRC Consumer Review (Consumer Research and Resource Centre), Vol. 5 March 2012, pp. 34-44
Creative Solutions for Our Childcare Woes
15 October 2012
Creative Solutions for Our Childcare Woes Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 15 October 2012 Read More...
Creative Solutions for Our Childcare Woes
15 October 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 15 October 2012
Where Are We in Sustainable Rankings?
12 October 2012
Where Are We in Sustainable Rankings? [An interview with Dr Hezri Adnan] by Khairie Hisyam Aliman which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 October 2012 Read More...
Where Are We in Sustainable Rankings?
12 October 2012
[An interview with Dr Hezri Adnan] by Khairie Hisyam Aliman which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 October 2012
ASEAN+3 Integration: A Malaysian Perspective
10 October 2012
ASEAN+3 Integration: A Malaysian Perspective Paper presented by Firdaos Rosli at the ASEAN+3 Connectivity: Perspectives and Prospects Seminar, 28 September 2012, Beijing, China. Organized by National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS) and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Read More...
ASEAN+3 Integration: A Malaysian Perspective
10 October 2012
Paper presented by Firdaos Rosli at the ASEAN+3 Connectivity: Perspectives and Prospects Seminar, 28 September 2012, Beijing, China. Organized by National Institute of International Strategy (NIIS) and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Download PDF
New Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, Green Growth and the Role of the Private Sector
10 October 2012
New Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, Green Growth and the Role of the Private Sector Keynote Address by Dr Larry C Y Wong at the 11th Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy (APAP) Forum, 3-4 September 2012, Seoul, Korea Read More...
New Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, Green Growth and the Role of the Private Sector
10 October 2012
Keynote Address by Dr Larry C Y Wong at the 11th Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy (APAP) Forum, 3-4 September 2012, Seoul, Korea Download PDF
Issue No.8/2012
09 October 2012
Issue No.8/August 2012 Myanmar: Opening its Links to the Region and the World(360KB) Unleashing Myanmar’s Potential: Agricultural Perspective(475KB) Myanmar’s Business and Investment Opportunities(423KB)
No Peace Without Reconciliation
09 October 2012
No Peace Without Reconciliation Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 October 2012 Read More...
No Peace Without Reconciliation
09 October 2012
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 October 2012
Japan in the Foreign Relations of the ASEAN States
08 October 2012
Japan in the Foreign Relations of the ASEAN States Chapter Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun. In Lam Peng Er (ed.) Japan’s Relations with Southeast Asia: The Fukuda Doctrine and Beyond. London: Routledge, 2013, pp. 84-103. Read More...
International Affairs Forum
04 October 2012
Two Countries, One Goal: Prosperity Alongside Security By Mr Simon Fraser, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom. (Click on image for video)
Budgets are about making best decisions
03 October 2012
Budgets are about making best decisions Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 2 October 2012 Read More...
Dato’ Dr Mahani participated as a panel member in budget 2013 dialogue
03 October 2012
Dato’ Dr Mahani participated as a panel member in budget 2013 dialogue on TV3 on 28 September 2012.
Governing Sustainable Development in Malaysia
01 October 2012
Governing Sustainable Development in Malaysia Chapter Article by Adnan A Hezri, Wasis Ahmad Kamal and Pek Chuan Gan. In Future Perfect. Published by Tudor Rose on behalf of the United Nations for Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, 2012, pp. 170-173. Read More...
International Affairs Forum: ‘Two Countries, One Goal: Prosperity Alongside Security’
26 September 2012
By Mr Simon Fraser, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom [By Invitation Only] Date: 4 October 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum: ‘Does What You Export Matter?’
26 September 2012
By Dr William Maloney, Lead Economist, Development Economics Research, World Bank Date: 17 October 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Balancing Profit and Accountability in Mining
25 September 2012
Balancing Profit and Accountability in Mining Article by Hezri Adnan which appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, 24 September 2012 Read More...
Get Rid of Dependency Mindset
25 September 2012
Get Rid of Dependency Mindset Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 September 2012 Read More...
Get Rid of Dependency Mindset
25 September 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 September 2012
ISIS PRAXIS Seminar 2013 : Provides strategic economic outlook by assessing the effectiveness of past and current public policies
25 September 2012
An annual event held at the end of the year to facilitate decision makers to formulate well-informed strategic decisions in the coming year Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia presents ISIS PRAXIS 2013 Knowledge for Action in the Coming Year 8 November 2012, Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur (Download brochure here or…
International Affairs Forum: ‘The Euro as a Guarantor for Stability and Prosperity – How Big the Crisis for Politics and Economy in Europe Really Is?’
25 September 2012
By Mr Roland Koch, Chairman of the Executive Board, Bilfinger Berger SE, Germany [By Invitation] Date: 20 September 2012 Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Mr Roland Koch became Chairman of the Executive Board of the engineering and services group Bilfinger Berger SE on July 1, 2011. He has been a member of the Executive Board…
Attacks on Islam: A Wrong Notion of the Right to Freedom of Expression
24 September 2012
Attacks on Islam: A Wrong Notion of the Right to Freedom of Expression Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 September 2012, entitled: A Morally Wrong Notion of Rights Read More...
Attacks on Islam: A Wrong Notion of the Right to Freedom of Expression
24 September 2012
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 September 2012, entitled: A Morally Wrong Notion of Rights
International Affairs Forum: ‘The Euro as a Guarantor for Stability and Prosperity – How Big the Crisis for Politics and Economy in Europe Really Is?’
24 September 2012
By Mr Roland Koch, Chairman of the Executive Board, Bilfinger Berger SE, Germany [By Invitation] Date: 20 September 2012 Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur,
International Affairs Forum on ‘China and the Emerging World Order’
24 September 2012
By Dr Martin Jacques, Senior Visiting Research Fellow, London School of Economics, IDEAS Date: Friday, 28 September 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Admission is free. Please confirm your participation via fax or e-mail not later than 26 September 2012 to: RSVP: Tel: 603 2693 9366 ext 179/147/; 2693 2060; Fax:03 2691 3210 Email:…
Asia’s More Pressing Challenges Are From Within
24 September 2012
Asia’s More Pressing Challenges Are From Within Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in Today (Singapore), 19 September 2012 Read More...
Asia’s More Pressing Challenges Are From Within
24 September 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in Today (Singapore), 19 September 2012
Are We Prepared for the Tsunami Threat?
19 September 2012
Are We Prepared for the Tsunami Threat? Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 September 2012 Read More...
Are We Prepared for the Tsunami Threat?
19 September 2012
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 18 September 2012
We Can Rethink Territorial Disputes in South China Sea
11 September 2012
We Can Rethink Territorial Disputes in South China Sea Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 September 2012 Read More...
We Can Rethink Territorial Disputes in South China Sea
11 September 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 September 2012
The Politics in Political Economy
11 September 2012
The Politics in Political Economy Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 11 September 2012 Read More...
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin has been appointed as Fellow of the Asia and the Pacific Society
10 September 2012
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin has been appointed as Fellow of the Asia and the Pacific Society, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, September 2012
Big Versus Small Government Involvement
10 September 2012
Big Versus Small Government Involvement Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 10 September 2012 Read More...
Big Versus Small Government Involvement
10 September 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 10 September 2012
Rethinking Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Transforming Problem into Opportunity
06 September 2012
Rethinking Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Transforming Problem into Opportunity Paper by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared as RSIS (S Rajaratnam School of International Studies) Commentaries No. 166/2012, 5 September 2012 Also available here. Read More...
Rethinking Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Transforming Problem into Opportunity
06 September 2012
Paper by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa which appeared as RSIS (S Rajaratnam School of International Studies) Commentaries No. 166/2012, 5 September 2012 Also available here. Download PDF
ISIS Roundtable: Education for Enhancing National Unity
05 September 2012
[By Invitation Only] Date: 20 July 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Issue No.7/2012
05 September 2012
Issue No. 7/July 2012 Accessing China's Geostrategic Positioning and Impact: German and Malaysian Perspectives(359KB) Building Security through Cooperation: European and Southeast Asian Ways Compared(291KB)
The Reality of Investing in Myanmar
04 September 2012
The Reality of Investing in Myanmar Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 September 2012 Read More...
ASEAN as ‘One Community, One Destiny’: Reality
04 September 2012
ASEAN as ‘One Community, One Destiny’: Reality Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), August 2012, p. 2 Read More...
26th APR Newsclippings
30 August 2012
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26th APR Proceedings
30 August 2012
26th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Papers, 28-30 May 2012 (The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format or power-point) Keynote address by the Hon Dato’ Sri MOHD NAJIB Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia (316 KB) Security Order in Asia: Realist and Contractual by Muthiah ALAGAPPA (312 KB) China’s Strategic Vision and Regional…
Cyber Warfare Is No Laughing Matter
28 August 2012
Cyber Warfare Is No Laughing Matter Article by Elina Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 August 2012 Read More...
5th ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
28 August 2012
[By Invitation Only] Date: 4-6 December 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
ASEAN Newsletter
16 August 2012
2014 March 2014 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Mar2014.pdf February 2014 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Feb2014.pdf January 2014 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Jan2014.pdf 2013 December 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Dec2013.pdf October 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Oct2013.pdf September 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Sep2013.pdf August 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Aug2013.pdf July 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_July2013.pdf June 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Jun2013.pdf May 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_May2013.pdf April 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Apr2013.pdf March 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Mar2013.pdf February 2013 Download: ASEAN_Newsletter_Feb_2013.pdf January…
The Long and Winding Road to High Income
14 August 2012
The Long and Winding Road to High Income Article by Siti Naqiah Mohd Azha which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 August 2012 Read More...
The Long and Winding Road to High Income
14 August 2012
Article by Siti Naqiah Mohd Azha which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 August 2012
Creating a Kuala Lumpur We Want to Work and Live in
13 August 2012
Creating a Kuala Lumpur We Want to Work and Live in Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 13 August 2012 Read More...
Creating a Kuala Lumpur We Want to Work and Live in
13 August 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 13 August 2012
Warding off Easter Island Syndrome
09 August 2012
Warding off Easter Island Syndrome Article by Alizan Mahadi which appeared in The New Straits Times, 7 August, 2012 Read More...
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The Asean Economic Community 2015 Scoreboard: Will Reality Meet Perceptions?
07 August 2012
The Asean Economic Community 2015 Scoreboard: Will Reality Meet Perceptions? Article by Dato' Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), June 2012, pp. 6-8 Read More...
The Asean Economic Community 2015 Scoreboard: Will Reality Meet Perceptions?
07 August 2012
Article by Dato' Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), June 2012, pp. 6-8
Rebalancing, Hedging and Regional Security
07 August 2012
Rebalancing, Hedging and Regional Security Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), June 2012, pp. 9-11 Read More...
Rebalancing, Hedging and Regional Security
07 August 2012
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), June 2012, pp. 9-11
Invest in information infrastructure
31 July 2012
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Challenging times for the young
24 July 2012
Challenging times for the young Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in The New Straits Times, 24 July, 2012 Read More...
Challenging times for the young
24 July 2012
Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in The New Straits Times, 24 July, 2012
Issue No.6/2012
23 July 2012
Issue No. 6/June 2012 Trans-Pacific Parnership(592KB) Managing the Soutch China Sea Conundrum(306KB)
Economic Globalisation and FTA: Impact on ASEAN
19 July 2012
Economic Globalisation and FTA: Impact on ASEAN Slide presentation by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin delivered at a Dinner Talk at Majlis Diners Club, Maktab Turus Angkatan Tentera (MTAT) at Flamingo Hotel, 18 July, 2012, Kuala Lumpur Read More...
Economic Globalisation and FTA: Impact on ASEAN
19 July 2012
Slide presentation by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin delivered at a Dinner Talk at Majlis Diners Club, Maktab Turus Angkatan Tentera (MTAT) at Flamingo Hotel, 18 July, 2012, Kuala Lumpur Attachments: Globalisation_impact_ASEAN_Dato_Dr_Mahani.pdf
ISIS PRAXIS 2013
19 July 2012
An annual event held at the end of the year to facilitate decision makers to formulate well-informed strategic decisions in the coming year ( Download brochure here or register online at www.aep.com.my ) {showhide title="Click here for more info" titlebottom=true changetitle="Close"} SEMINAR OVERVIEW & PROGRAMME This one-day high impact meeting offers you and your organisation…
ISIS Roundtable - ‘Providing Public and Affordable Housing for Malaysia’ Papers
18 July 2012
Session 1 – PUBLIC HOUSING: POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK Overview of Public Housing Policies by Dr Ruhizal Roosli (1,125kb) The Institutional Framework for Public Housing by Datuk Mohamad Yusoff Ghazali (462kb) Session 2 – MEETING THE NEEDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Historical Trends and Future Projections for the Housing Market by Dr Zailan Mohd Isa (1,664kb)…
Excel at Revenue Generating Roles
18 July 2012
Excel at Revenue Generating Roles Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the 10th Women's Summit 2012- Break New Ground, Transformation. Synergy. Advancement, 17 July, 2012, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. Read More...
Excel at Revenue Generating Roles
18 July 2012
Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the 10th Women's Summit 2012- Break New Ground, Transformation. Synergy. Advancement, 17 July, 2012, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
East Asian Integration and Its Complexities
17 July 2012
East Asian Integration and Its Complexities Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the 7th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum, 12-13 July 2012, Nanning. Guangxi, China. Read More...
East Asian Integration and Its Complexities
17 July 2012
Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the 7th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum, 12-13 July 2012, Nanning. Guangxi, China.
Does psychology hold a key to high-income status?
17 July 2012
Does psychology hold a key to high-income status? Article by Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 17 July, 2012 Read More...
Inclusive growth is a must for Myanmar
16 July 2012
Inclusive growth is a must for Myanmar Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 16 July, 2012 Read More...
Inclusive growth is a must for Myanmar
16 July 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge Malaysia, 16 July, 2012
Myanmar Roundtable 2012
10 July 2012
Myanmar Roundtable 2012 Papers Read more... Dr Bridget Welsh on substantive changes and challenges from Myanmar’s unfolding reform process. (Click on image for video)
Rio+20 green with envy-ronment
10 July 2012
Rio+20 green with envy-ronment Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 July 2012 Read More...
Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT) Working Group Meeting on ‘Sharing the Experiences of Inclusive Growth – Malaysia’s Perspective’
04 July 2012
Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT) Working Group Meeting on ‘Sharing the Experiences of Inclusive Growth – Malaysia’s Perspective’ Paper by Firdaos Rosli and Hwa En Ning at the NEAT Working Group Meeting on ‘Sharing the Experiences of Inclusive Growth’, 28 June 2012, Sheraton Towers Hotel, Singapore Read More...
Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT) Working Group Meeting on ‘Sharing the Experiences of Inclusive Growth – Malaysia’s Perspective’
04 July 2012
Paper by Firdaos Rosli and Hwa En Ning at the NEAT Working Group Meeting on ‘Sharing the Experiences of Inclusive Growth’, 28 June 2012, Sheraton Towers Hotel, Singapore Download PDF
A Difficult 'Rebalancing' Act
03 July 2012
A Difficult ‘Rebalancing’ Act Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 July 2012 Read More...
A Difficult 'Rebalancing' Act
03 July 2012
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 July 2012
The United States & China: ASEAN Among Giants
03 July 2012
The United States & China: ASEAN Among Giants Article by Elina Noor which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), May 2012 Read More...
AHRD – Protecting Regimes or Civilians?
03 July 2012
AHRD – Protecting Regimes or Civilians? Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), May 2012 Read More...
AHRD – Protecting Regimes or Civilians?
03 July 2012
Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), May 2012
All Eyes on European Summit
27 June 2012
All Eyes on European Summit Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 26 June 2012 Read More...
Meet Joe, Jose and Jusuf
19 June 2012
Meet Joe, Jose and Jusuf Article by Elina Noor which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 June 2012 Read More...
ISIS Roundtable: ‘Providing Affordable Housing for Malaysia’
19 June 2012
[By Invitation Only] Date: 16 July 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum on ‘India’s Look East Policy: From Economic Integration to Strategic Stakeholder in Asia-Pacific Region’
19 June 2012
By Prof Baladas Ghoshal, Distinguished Fellow, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, India Date:18 July 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Admission is free. Please confirm your participation via fax or e-mail not later than 13 July 2012 to: RSVP: Tel: 603 2693 2060 ext 165; Fax: 03 2691 3210; Email: murni@isis.org.my…
Issue No.5/2012
14 June 2012
Issue No. 5/May 2012 Climate Change Diplomatic Strategies and Policies in Asia : Challenges and Prospects for Reaching a Common Agreement(237KB) Climate Change Diplomatic Strategies and Policies in Europe: Challenges and Prospects for Reaching a Common Agreement(245KB) Book Review: Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty(173KB)
Issue No.4/2012
14 June 2012
Issue No. 4/April 2012 The Current Global Economic Situation and Multilateralism(245KB) Climate Change and Green Economy: International Cooperation for Energy Transition(273KB) The China Conundrum and Implications for Southeast Asia(1206KB)
Myanmar Roundtable 2012: Understanding the Changes, Realising the Opportunities
14 June 2012
Date: 9 July 2012 Venue: Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur Attachments: Programme (updated:31 July 2012) Registration Form Myanmar Roundtable 2012 Papers (The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format) Session 1- Myanmar: Opening its Links to the Region and the World Realistic Optimism and Caution: Myanmar’s Political Liberalization by Dr Bridget Welsh…
Australia Not Taking Sweet Spot for Granted
12 June 2012
Australia Not Taking Sweet Spot for Granted Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 June 2012 Read More...
Asean Economic Community 2015: Where Are We Now?
11 June 2012
Asean Economic Community 2015: Where Are We Now? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 11 June 2012 Read More...
Asean Economic Community 2015: Where Are We Now?
11 June 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 11 June 2012
From Ethnic to Civic Nation Building
04 June 2012
From Ethnic to Civic Nation Building Article by Zainah Anwar [commenting on Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa’s Inaugural Lecture of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia], The Star, 3 June 2012 Read More...
From Ethnic to Civic Nation Building
04 June 2012
Article by Zainah Anwar [commenting on Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa’s Inaugural Lecture of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia], The Star, 3 June 2012
Germany-Malaysia Security Forum
04 June 2012
[By Invitation Only] Date: 26 June 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Infrastructure Development in ASEAN
31 May 2012
Infrastructure Development in ASEAN Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Firdaos Rosli at the ASEAN Roundtable 2012: Examining the ASEAN Economic Community Scorecard, 25 May 2012, Singapore Read More...
Infrastructure Development in ASEAN
31 May 2012
Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Firdaos Rosli at the ASEAN Roundtable 2012: Examining the ASEAN Economic Community Scorecard, 25 May 2012, Singapore Download PDF
[26th APR] Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2011-2012
30 May 2012
By Dr RIZAL Sukma View video now
[26th APR] India's Look East Policy
30 May 2012
By Dr C Raja MOHAN View video now
[26th APR] China-Southeast Asia Relations
30 May 2012
By Prof ZHANG Yunling View video now
[26th APR] ASEAN Centrality
30 May 2012
By Assoc Prof Simon S C TAY View video now
[26th APR] Nuclear North Korea
30 May 2012
By Prof Dr Andrei LANKO View video now
[26th APR] Sino-US Relations
30 May 2012
By Dr Patrick CRONIN View video now
[26th APR] Political Reforms in Myanmar
29 May 2012
By Dr TIN Maung Maung Than View video now
[26th APR] US Pivot Towards Asia
29 May 2012
By Lt Gen Duane D THIESSEN View video now
26th APR
29 May 2012
Dr RIZAL Sukma on Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2011-2012 (Click on image for video) Dr C Raja MOHAN on India's Look East Policy (Click on image for video) Prof ZHANG Yunling on China-Southeast Asia Relations (Click on image for video) Assoc Prof Simon S C TAY on 'ASEAN Centrality' (Click on image for video)…
Achieving the AEC 2015: Challenges for the Malaysia Private Sector
28 May 2012
Achieving the AEC 2015: Challenges for the Malaysia Private Sector Chapter article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Loh Geok Mooi and Nor Izzatina Abdul Azia. In Sanchita Basu Das (ed.) Achieving the ASEAN Economic Community 2015: Challenges for Member Countries & Business. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2012, pp. 224-48. Read More...
Achieving the AEC 2015: Challenges for the Malaysia Private Sector
28 May 2012
Chapter article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Loh Geok Mooi and Nor Izzatina Abdul Azia. In Sanchita Basu Das (ed.) Achieving the ASEAN Economic Community 2015: Challenges for Member Countries & Business. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2012, pp. 224-48. Attachments: AEC_2015.pdf
Avoid the Paths of Mutual Recrimination
22 May 2012
Avoid the Paths of Mutual Recrimination Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 May 2012 Read More...
From Strength to Empowerment: The Next Generation of U.S.-Malaysia Relations
22 May 2012
From Strength to Empowerment: The Next Generation of U.S.-Malaysia Relations A Report of the CSIS Southeast Asia Program and ISIS Malaysia. Washington DC: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), May 2012. Media release Also available here Read More...
Malaysia
22 May 2012
Malaysia Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Nor Izzatina Aziz. In Keith E Flick & Kalyan M Kemburi (eds.) ASEAN-China Free Trade Area: Challenges, Opportunities and the Road Ahead. Singapore: S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, 2012, pp. 48-57 Read More...
Malaysia
22 May 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Nor Izzatina Aziz. In Keith E Flick & Kalyan M Kemburi (eds.) ASEAN-China Free Trade Area: Challenges, Opportunities and the Road Ahead. Singapore: S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, 2012, pp. 48-57
Churn out Problem-solvers, Analytical Thinkers
15 May 2012
Churn out Problem-solvers, Analytical Thinkers Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 May 2012 Read More...
Churn out Problem-solvers, Analytical Thinkers
15 May 2012
Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 15 May 2012
Free Tertiary Education for Malaysians?
14 May 2012
Free Tertiary Education for Malaysians? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 14 May 2012, pp. 63 & 67 Read More...
Free Tertiary Education for Malaysians?
14 May 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 14 May 2012, pp. 63 & 67
Book Review – Malaysia: Policies and Issues in Economic Development
10 May 2012
Book Review – Malaysia: Policies and Issues in Economic Development By G. Sivalingam, which appeared in Asean Economic Bulletin, Vol. 29 No. 1 (April 2012), pp. 79-81. [Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies) Read More...
Book Review – Malaysia: Policies and Issues in Economic Development
10 May 2012
By G. Sivalingam, which appeared in Asean Economic Bulletin, Vol. 29 No. 1 (April 2012), pp. 79-81. [Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies)
International Affairs Forum on ‘Managing the South China Sea Conundrum’
09 May 2012
By Panelists: Prof Dr B A Hamzah, Department of Strategic Studies, Faculty of Defence and Management Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, and Vice-Admiral Maritime Dato’ Noor Aziz Yunan (R), Director-General, Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) [By Invitation Only] Date: 18 May 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur For enquiries and registration kindly contact…
Green Growth Strategies
08 May 2012
Green Growth Strategies Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 8 May 2012 Read More...
Knowing How Much to Worry
07 May 2012
Knowing How Much to Worry Article by Shahriman Lockman which appeared in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 3 May 2012 Read More...
Kemelut Pekerja Wanita
07 May 2012
Kemelut Pekerja Wanita [Report of an interview with Dr Jorah Ramlan] in article by Nor Afzan Mohamad Yusof which appeared in Berita Harian, 1 May 2012. Read More...
Kemelut Pekerja Wanita
07 May 2012
[Report of an interview with Dr Jorah Ramlan] in article by Nor Afzan Mohamad Yusof which appeared in Berita Harian, 1 May 2012
Rethinking ASEAN Food Security: ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) and Other Considerations
02 May 2012
Rethinking ASEAN Food Security: ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) and Other Considerations Article by Dr Larry Wong which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), March 2012. Read More...
Rethinking ASEAN Food Security: ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) and Other Considerations
02 May 2012
Article by Dr Larry Wong which appeared in ASEAN Newsletter (of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea), March 2012.
Brain Drain Could Drain the High-Income Economy
02 May 2012
Brain Drain Could Drain the High-Income Economy Article by Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 1 May 2012 Read More...
Climate Watch and Its Importance
24 April 2012
Climate Watch and Its Importance Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 24 April 2012 Read More...
Climate Watch and Its Importance
24 April 2012
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in New Straits Times, 24 April 2012
Increasing Women’s Participation in the Labour Force Through Work-life Balance Initiative: Where Do We Stand?
24 April 2012
Article by Dr Jorah Ramlan which appeared in the Persatuan Siswazah Wanita Malaysia website, 9 April 2012 Link .
Increasing Women’s Participation in the Labour Force Through Work-life Balance Initiative: Where Do We Stand?
24 April 2012
Increasing Women’s Participation in the Labour Force Through Work-life Balance Initiative: Where Do We Stand? Article by Dr Jorah Ramlan which appeared in the Persatuan Siswazah Wanita Malaysia website, 9 April 2012 Link .
Escalating a Major Power Rivalry from Down Under
19 April 2012
Escalating a Major Power Rivalry from Down Under Article by Shahriman Lockman which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 April 2012 Read More...
Should Malaysia Continue Looking East?
17 April 2012
Should Malaysia Continue Looking East? Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in New Straits Times, 17 April 2012 Read More...
China, US Seek Greater Influence in Trans-Pacific Trade
16 April 2012
China, US Seek Greater Influence in Trans-Pacific Trade Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 16 April 2012, pp. 63 & 68 Read More...
China, US Seek Greater Influence in Trans-Pacific Trade
16 April 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 16 April 2012, pp. 63 & 68
Protecting Security, Safeguarding Liberties
16 April 2012
Protecting Security, Safeguarding Liberties Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 April 2012 Read More...
Protecting Security, Safeguarding Liberties
16 April 2012
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 April 2012
ISIS not Involved in Compilation of Results of WEF Survey — Mahani Zainal Abidin
16 April 2012
ISIS not Involved in Compilation of Results of WEF Survey — Mahani Zainal Abidin Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Malaysian Insider, 6 April 2012 Read More...
ISIS not Involved in Compilation of Results of WEF Survey — Mahani Zainal Abidin
16 April 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Malaysian Insider, 6 April 2012
India and Malaysia to Third Strategic Dialogue Round
16 April 2012
News report which appeared in Latina News Agency, 11 April 2012
India, Malaysia Strategic Dialogue to Further Enhance Bilateral Ties
16 April 2012
News report which appeared in Bernama Media, 10 April 2012
India, Malaysia to Hold Strategic Dialogue this Week
16 April 2012
News report which appeared in News Track India, 10 April 2012
Pua: Study Proves Local School System Inferior to West’s
16 April 2012
[Commenting on ISIS Malaysia] in article by Clara Chooi which appeared in Malaysian Insider, 2 April 2012
The Eternal Optimist
16 April 2012
The Eternal Optimist [An Interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] by Sharmila Valli Narayanan which appeared in Malaysian Business, 1 April 2012, pp. 60-62. Read More...
The Eternal Optimist
16 April 2012
[An Interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] by Sharmila Valli Narayanan which appeared in Malaysian Business, 1 April 2012, pp. 60-62.
An Exaggerated Risk, Yet a Real One
16 April 2012
An Exaggerated Risk, Yet a Real One By Shahriman Lockman which appeared in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 12 April 2012 Also available here . Read More...
The Global Financial Crisis and the Malaysia Economy
10 April 2012
Impact and Responses Written by Dato’ Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin, ISIS Malaysia and Professor Dr. Rajah Rasiah, Dean, Faculty of Economics and Administration, Universiti Malaya. Published by UNDP 2009 Electronic format published in November 2009 A Joint Report by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and the Faculty of Economics and Administration,…
The Asia Pacific: Steering Between Crisis and Opportunity (23rd APR)
10 April 2012
138 pp (2010) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar Hassan RM 50.00 ISBN – 967-947-307-0 This publication carries some of the thought-provoking papers presented at the 23rd Asia Pacific Roundtable, held in June 2009, in Kuala Lumpur. The topics range from the prospects for peace arising from the changes in leadership in Washington, Tokyo and Taipei, to…
Malaysia: Policies & Issues in Economic Development
10 April 2012
693 pp.(2011) RM80.00 / USD30.00 ISBN 978-967-947-308-7 The book, consisting of more than 20 chapters, covers four main themes: Macroeconomic Management, Economic Growth and Transformation, Management of Growth and Equity, and Enabling Environment and Institutions for Development. The authors are drawn from various sectors, with wide-ranging and rich experience in academia, the public sector and…
Need to Get More Women into Workforce
10 April 2012
Need to Get More Women into Workforce Article by Dr Jorah Ramlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 April 2012 Read More...
Need to Get More Women into Workforce
10 April 2012
Article by Dr Jorah Ramlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 10 April 2012
Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus and the Role of the Private Sector
09 April 2012
Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus and the Role of the Private Sector Paper by Dr Larry CY Wong at the 2012 Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy (APAP) Roundtable on ‘Private-Public Partnership in Agriculture Sector in the Asia Pacific Region’, 5-6 April 2012, Da Nang, Vietnam Read More...
Food Security Dynamics: the Food-Water-Energy Nexus and the Role of the Private Sector
09 April 2012
Paper by Dr Larry CY Wong at the 2012 Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy (APAP) Roundtable on ‘Private-Public Partnership in Agriculture Sector in the Asia Pacific Region’, 5-6 April 2012, Da Nang, Vietnam Download: LW_2012_APAP_Food_Security_5Apr2012.pdf
Issue No.3/2012
09 April 2012
Issue No. 3/March 2012 Biography: Tun Hussein Onn(132KB) The Inside Story(363KB) Tun Hussein Onn:A Most Personal Appreciation(243KB) The Interview that never was ...(1219KB) Reflections on Tun Hussein Onn(121KB) Reminiscing on Tun Hussein Onn:A Book Lover(383KB) South‐South Cooperation has a Viable Future*(229KB) Domestic Problems Loom larger than External Threats*(172KB)
Issue No.2/2012
09 April 2012
Issue No. 2/February 2012 APEC: Outcomes of 2011 and Outlook for 2012(335KB) PAV-ing the Way to a High Income Economy*(242KB) Book Review:Steve Jobs(226KB)
International Affairs Forum on ‘Consumptionomics: Asia’s Role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet’
06 April 2012
By Mr Chandran Nair, Founder and CEO of the Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) Date: Wednesday, 4 April 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Mr Chandran Nair is the Founder and CEO of the Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), a “think and do” tank dedicated to advancing an understanding of the impacts of globalisation…
International Affairs Forum on ‘Pathways to the Free-Trade Area of the Asia Pacific: Trans-Pacific Partnership, Asia-Pacific Integration, and Stakes for Malaysia’
06 April 2012
By Prof Michael G. Plummer, Eni Professor of International Economics, The John Hopkins University, SAIS-Bologna Date: 29 March 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Michael G. Plummer is the Eni Professor of International Economics at the Johns Hopkins University, SAIS-Bologna. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Economics (Elsevier); President, American Committee…
International Affairs Forum on ‘India-ASEAN Evolving Architecture and Emerging Partnership’
06 April 2012
By HE Mr Sanjay Singh Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs Government of India Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur HE Mr Sanjay Singh joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1976. He has served in Indian Missions in Mexico, Germany, Ghana and France and in the Ministry of External…
Nation Making in Asia: From Ethnic to Civic Nations?
06 April 2012
The Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies Inaugural Lecture by Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa. Download and Listen Now
Should Malaysia Save More or Less?
03 April 2012
Should Malaysia Save More or Less? Article by Mr Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 3 April 2012 Read More...
Najib Penuh Idealistik, Praktikal
03 April 2012
Najib Penuh Idealistik, Praktikal [Comments by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] in article by Zulkifli Jalil which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 3 April 2012 Read More...
Najib Penuh Idealistik, Praktikal
03 April 2012
[Comments by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] in article by Zulkifli Jalil which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 3 April 2012
Nuclear Power’s Limited Usefulness and Limited Proliferation Risk
02 April 2012
Nuclear Power’s Limited Usefulness and Limited Proliferation Risk Article by Mr Shahriman Lockman, which appeared in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 28 March 2012 Available also: Click here Read More...
The Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies, 28 March 2012, Kuala Lumpur
28 March 2012
The Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies, 28 March 2012, Kuala Lumpur Welcome Remarks by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman of ISIS Malaysia - Click here Speech at the Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia by YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun…
The Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies, 28 March 2012, Kuala Lumpur
28 March 2012
The Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies, 28 March 2012, Kuala Lumpur Welcome Remarks by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman of ISIS Malaysia - Click here Speech at the Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia by YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun…
Anti-Poverty Plans Are Colour-Blind
28 March 2012
Anti-Poverty Plans Are Colour-Blind By Dr Muhammad Abdul Khalid which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 March 2012 Read More...
Anti-Poverty Plans Are Colour-Blind
28 March 2012
By Dr Muhammad Abdul Khalid which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 March 2012
International Affairs Forum on ‘Consumptionomics: Asia’s Role in Reshaping Capitalism and Saving the Planet’
27 March 2012
By Mr Chandran Nair, Founder and CEO of the Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) Date: Wednesday, 4 April 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Thumbs up to Bank Negara
27 March 2012
Thumbs up to Bank Negara Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in the New Straits Times, 27 March 2012 Read More...
Thumbs up to Bank Negara
27 March 2012
Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in the New Straits Times, 27 March 2012
International Affairs Forum on ‘Pathways to the Free-Trade Area of the Asia Pacific: Trans-Pacific Partnership, Asia-Pacific Integration, and Stakes for Malaysia’
26 March 2012
By Prof Michael G. Plummer, Eni Professor of International Economics, The John Hopkins University, SAIS-Bologna Date:29 March 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Overcoming Ignorance on Energy Savings
22 March 2012
Overcoming Ignorance on Energy Savings Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 20 March 2012 Read More...
“Linsanity,” Social Media and US-Asia Relations
14 March 2012
“Linsanity,” Social Media and US-Asia Relations Article by Elina Noor which appeared in Asia Pacific Bulletin, No. 154, March 13, 2012. Washington,DC: East West Center. Visit website Listen on Radio Australia the interview: Click here Read More...
Rules of the High-Income Economy Game
13 March 2012
Rules of the High-Income Economy Game Article by Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 March 2012 Read More...
Disaster Management Moving Forward
12 March 2012
Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in IGES (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) Monthly Asian Focus, February 2012 Visit website
Disaster Management Moving Forward
12 March 2012
Disaster Management Moving Forward Article by Wan Portia Hamzah which appeared in IGES (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) Monthly Asian Focus, February 2012 Visit website
International Affairs Forum: ‘The Trans-Pacific Partnership and China’s Policy Responses’
12 March 2012
By Prof Lu Jianren, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Director, Institute of Global Trade Studies, Zhejiang Shuren University, China [By Invitation Only] Date: 26 March 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
Malaysians Need More BMWs
12 March 2012
Malaysians Need More BMWs Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 12 March 2012, pg. 67 Read More...
Malaysians Need More BMWs
12 March 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 12 March 2012, pg. 67
A Platform to Tackle Asean Issues
06 March 2012
A Platform to Tackle Asean Issues Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 March 2012 Read More...
A Platform to Tackle Asean Issues
06 March 2012
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in New Straits Times, 6 March 2012
Kedudukan Ekonomi Negara Kukuh
05 March 2012
Kedudukan Ekonomi Negara Kukuh Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 4 March 2012 Read More...
The Environment and Human Security in Southeast Asia
05 March 2012
The Environment and Human Security in Southeast Asia Chapter Article by Ms Wan Portia Hamzah in Carolina G Hernandez (ed.) Mainstreaming Human Security in ASEAN Integration – Vol. 1: Regional Public Goods and Human Security. Quezon City: Institute for Strategic and Development Studies, 2012. [Book available from ISDS, The Philippines: http://www.isdsphilippines.org/ ]
The Environment and Human Security in Southeast Asia
05 March 2012
Chapter Article by Ms Wan Portia Hamzah in Carolina G Hernandez (ed.) Mainstreaming Human Security in ASEAN Integration – Vol. 1: Regional Public Goods and Human Security. Quezon City: Institute for Strategic and Development Studies, 2012. [Book available from ISDS, The Philippines: http://www.isdsphilippines.org/ ]
Kedudukan Ekonomi Negara Kukuh
05 March 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 4 March 2012
International Affairs Forum ‘ Climate Change and Green Economy: International Cooperation for Energy Transition’
02 March 2012
By HE Amb Masahiko Horie Ambassador for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Date: 23 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Amb. Horie entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1973. He is former Japanese Ambassador to the State of Qatar (2004-2007) and Malaysia (2007-2011). He was Director of the Second International Organizations…
International Affairs Forum on ‘The Current Global Economic Situation and Multilateralism’
02 March 2012
By Dr Danny Leipziger Professor of International Business, Georgetown Washington University Date: 23 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Dr. Daniel (Danny) Leipziger is Professor of International Business, at George Washington University’s School of Business and Managing Director of the “Growth Dialogue” a forum that links academics, government figures and local and international experts with…
A Strong Start for Malaysia
28 February 2012
A Strong Start for Malaysia Article by Nor Izzatina Abdul Aziz which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 February 2012 Read More...
A Strong Start for Malaysia
28 February 2012
Article by Nor Izzatina Abdul Aziz which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 February 2012
Heading for a High-Income Economy
22 February 2012
Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 February 2012
Heading for a High-Income Economy
22 February 2012
Heading for a High-Income Economy Article by Mazlena Mazlan which appeared in New Straits Times, 22 February 2012 Read More...
International Affairs Forum on ‘India-ASEAN Evolving Architecture and Emerging Partnership’
21 February 2012
By HE Mr Sanjay Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Date: 13 March 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room For enquiries and registration kindly contact Ms Murni Tel : 603 2693 9366 Ext 179/118/131, 2693 2060 Email : murni@isis.org.my
Issue No.1/2012
16 February 2012
Issue No. 1/January 2012 Flight to Safety or Virtue? US, EU, China and Global Economic Growth in 2012(328KB) Country Focus Thailand Post–2011: New Directions(271KB) Malaysian Economy in 2012: Risks and Rewards?(299KB) Minimum Wage: Implementation and Implications(305KB) Malaysia’s Political Outlook 2012(339KB)
The Ethical Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education: Applying the Principles of the Earth Charter in Malaysia & Beyond
16 February 2012
The Ethical Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education: Applying the Principles of the Earth Charter in Malaysia & Beyond Co-authored by Peter Blaze Corcoran, Adnan A Hezri (ISIS Malaysia), Brandon P Hullingshead, Kanayathu Chacko Koshy, Joseph P Weakland and Zakri Abdul Hamid. Policy Discussion Series No. 5/2012. Published by Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education…
International Affairs Forum ‘ Climate Change and Green Economy: International Cooperation for Energy Transition’
15 February 2012
By HE Amb Masahiko Horie, Ambassador for Global Environmental Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan Date: 23 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
International Affairs Forum: ‘The China Conundrum and Implications for Southeast Asia’
15 February 2012
By Yukon Huang Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment, Washington D.C., USA Date: 10 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room Yukon Huang is a Senior Associate at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington DC and formerly the World Bank’s Country Director for China. Dr. Huang was a member of International Advisory Panel to the Prime Minister of Malaysia…
International Affairs Forum: ‘The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power’
15 February 2012
By Mr Robert D Kaplan, Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security, USA Date: 10 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room
International Affairs Forum on ‘The Current Global Economic Situation and Multilateralism’
15 February 2012
By Dr Danny Leipziger, Professor of International Business, Georgetown Washington University Date: 22 February 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room For enquiries and registration kindly contact Mr Zainal Tel : 603 2693 9366 Ext 179/118/131, 2693 2060 Email : zaisis@isis.org.my
Beneficiaries of a High-Income Economy
14 February 2012
Beneficiaries of a High-Income Economy Article by Mr Steven C M Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 14 February 2012 Read More...
Having a Job But Not Building a Career
13 February 2012
Having a Job But Not Building a Career Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 13 February 2012, p. 62. Read More...
Having a Job But Not Building a Career
13 February 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 13 February 2012, p. 62.
Time to Refine Policy
08 February 2012
[Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun and Mr Steven Wong] in article by Santha Oorjitham which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 February 2012.
Time to Refine Policy
08 February 2012
Time to Refine Policy [Comments by Dr Tang Siew Mun and Mr Steven Wong] in article by Santha Oorjitham which appeared in New Straits Times, 4 February 2012. Read More...
International Affairs Forum: Roundtable Discussion
30 January 2012
With Prof Bronson Percival, Visiting Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore [By Invitation and Closed Door] Date: 10 January 2012 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Military Pivot to Asia
30 January 2012
Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in The Star, 22 January 2012
Southeast Asia’s Yuan Dilemma
30 January 2012
Southeast Asia’s Yuan Dilemma Article by Mr Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 30 January 2012 Read More...
Military Pivot to Asia
30 January 2012
A Military Pivot to Asia Article by Dr Tang Siew Mun which appeared in The Star, 22 January 2012 Read More...
The China Conundrum and Implications for Southeast Asia
30 January 2012
By : Dr Yukon Huang, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment, Washington D.C Date : 10 February 2012 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur For enquiries and registration kindly contact Ms Maria Aziz Tel : 603 2693 9366 Ext 179/118/131, 2693 2060 Email : maria@isis.org.my
2011 Index of Articles by ISIS Staff
16 January 2012
Malaysia: A New Way Forward? By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, East Asia Forum, 7 January. A Case of ‘Too Little, Too Late?’ ASEAN’s Automotive Industry in 2011. By Steven CM Wong, ASEAN Monthly Commentary, Vol. 1/2011 January. Navigating the Turbulent Waters of South China Sea. By Shahriman Lockman and Billy Tea, ASEAN Monthly Commentary,…
Do Not Neglect the Manufacturing Sector
16 January 2012
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 16 January 2012, pp. 61 & 66
Do Not Neglect the Manufacturing Sector
16 January 2012
Do Not Neglect the Manufacturing Sector Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 16 January 2012, pp. 61 & 66 Read More...
Malaysia’s Progress in a Gloomy Global Economy and Contested Political Environment
13 January 2012
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum Country Updates 2011, 11 January 2012.
Malaysia’s Progress in a Gloomy Global Economy and Contested Political Environment
13 January 2012
Malaysia’s Progress in a Gloomy Global Economy and Contested Political Environment By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum Country Updates 2011, 11 January 2012. Read More...
South Korea Important in Free Trade Nexus
10 January 2012
South Korea Important in Free Trade Nexus Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in New Straits Times, 7 January 2012 Read More...
Eye on the Ball
09 January 2012
Article by Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid which appeared in The Malaysian Insider, 2 August 2011
NEP Not to blame for Decline in FDI’s
09 January 2012
Article by Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid which appeared in Business Times, 8 August 2011
Roundtable Discussion: ‘APEC: Outcomes and Outlook 2011/2012’
06 January 2012
By HE Amb Dato’ Muhamad Noor Yacob, Executive Director, APEC Secretariat, Singapore Date: 18 January 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Attachments: Muhd_Noor_Yacob_APEC_17Jan2012.pdf
Dato’ Dr. Muthiah Alagappa has been appointed as the first holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair
05 January 2012
Dato’ Dr. Muthiah Alagappa has been appointed as the first holder of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia commencing 1 January 2012 for a period of two years. Dato’ Dr. Muthiah is an eminent scholar with many highly regarded publications. He was a founding director of the East-West Center in…
26th Asia-Pacific Roundtable
04 January 2012
Date: 28th May – 30th May 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Go to Proceedings page
CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
04 January 2012
Date: 30th -31st May 2012 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Govts need new policies to resolve crises
04 January 2012
Govts need new policies to resolve crises Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in New Straits Times, 29 November 2011 Read More...
Govts need new policies to resolve crises
04 January 2012
Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in New Straits Times, 29 November 2011
Agenda Bajet 2012 mula dilaksana
04 January 2012
Agenda Bajet 2012 mula dilaksana Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Harian Metro, 31 December 2011 Read More...
Agenda Bajet 2012 mula dilaksana
04 January 2012
Agenda Bajet 2012 mula dilaksana Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Harian Metro, 31 December 2011
A Fair Green Economy? Studies of Agriculture, Energy and Waste Initiatives in Malaysia
04 January 2012
By Adnan A. Hezri and Rospidah Ghazali. Occasional Paper 2. Geneva: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), December 2011. Visit website
A Fair Green Economy? Studies of Agriculture, Energy and Waste Initiatives in Malaysia
04 January 2012
A Fair Green Economy? Studies of Agriculture, Energy and Waste Initiatives in Malaysia By Adnan A. Hezri and Rospidah Ghazali. Occasional Paper 2. Geneva: United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD), December 2011. Visit website
Deputy Secretary of State Burns Visits Malaysia
16 December 2011
ISIS Library Orientation for Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College (MPAT) Course Participants 32/2012
13 December 2011
Date: 17 January 2012 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Global Turmoil and the Malaysian Economy in 2012
13 December 2011
Global Turmoil and the Malaysian Economy in 2012 Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 12 December 2011, pg. 77 Read More...
Global Turmoil and the Malaysian Economy in 2012
13 December 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 12 December 2011, pg. 77
Launch of Tun Hussein Onn’s Chair
13 December 2011
Date:28 March 2012 Venue: Opal & Pearl Rooms, Ground Level, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur 1Welcome Remarks by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman of ISIS Malaysia - Click here 2Speech at the Launch of the Tun Hussein Onn Chair in International Studies at ISIS Malaysia by YB Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein -…
BOOK LAUNCH ‘Towards Green Economy: In Search of Sustainable Energy Policies for the Future’ and ROUNDTABLE on ‘Energy and Sustainable Society: Challenges and Opportunities for a Green Economy’
13 December 2011
Date: 18 April 2012 Venue: Hilton Petaling Jaya Jointly organized by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and ISIS Malaysia
Roundtable: ‘The United States, Malaysia and the Rising Importance of the Asia-Pacific’
09 December 2011
With The Honourable Mr. William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State, USA [By Invitation and Closed Door] Date:15 December 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Time for Asean to Grow Some Teeth
09 December 2011
Time for Asean to Grow Some Teeth Article by Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 December 2011 Read More...
Asean and the Global Sovereign Debt Problem
09 December 2011
Asean and the Global Sovereign Debt Problem Article by Steven CM Wong which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 November 2011 Read More...
Can Asean Temper Brewing Major Power Rivalry?
06 December 2011
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 December 2011
Can Asean Temper Brewing Major Power Rivalry?
06 December 2011
Can Asean Temper Brewing Major Power Rivalry? Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 5 December 2011 Read More...
Syarat Ketat Elak Lebih Ramai Muflis
05 December 2011
Syarat Ketat Elak Lebih Ramai Muflis [Comments by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] in article by Rohaniza Idris, Suzalinda Halid and Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi which appeared in Berita Harian, 20 November 2011 Read More...
Syarat Ketat Elak Lebih Ramai Muflis
05 December 2011
[Comments by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] in article by Rohaniza Idris, Suzalinda Halid and Mohd Nasaruddin Parzi which appeared in Berita Harian, 20 November 2011
Deepening Ties with the US
02 December 2011
Reporting on the ISIS-CSIS recommendations on US-Malaysia relations which appeared in New Straits Times, 12 November 2011
Tsunami: An Opportunity to Revitalise Japan
02 December 2011
Reporting on Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin’s remarks as a moderator at the International Forum on ‘Natural Calamities During Global Economic Crisis’ which appeared in BERNAMA, 28 November 2011
Tsunami: An Opportunity to Revitalise Japan
02 December 2011
Tsunami: An Opportunity to Revitalise Japan Reporting on Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin’s remarks as a moderator at the International Forum on ‘Natural Calamities During Global Economic Crisis’ which appeared in BERNAMA, 28 November 2011 Read More...
Challenges and Promises of Rio+20 Summit
30 November 2011
Challenges and Promises of Rio+20 Summit Article by Dr Hezri Adnan which appeared in New Straits Times, 25 November 2011 Read More...
Hubungan Tentera Dengan Awam
30 November 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at a Meeting, jointly organized by MIDAS and University of Defence Malaysia, held at Hotel Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 24 November 2011 Download PDF
Hubungan Tentera Dengan Awam
30 November 2011
Hubungan Tentera Dengan Awam Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at a Meeting, jointly organized by MIDAS and University of Defence Malaysia, held at Hotel Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 24 November 2011 Read More...
PPSMI – personally memorable
30 November 2011
Article by Tan Siok Choo which appeared in TheSun, 14 November 2011
PPSMI – personally memorable
30 November 2011
PPSMI – personally memorable Article by Tan Siok Choo which appeared in TheSun, 14 November 2011 Read More...
Islam, Muslims and Human Rights
29 November 2011
Lecture by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Stuies, Distinguished Visiting Lecture Series, University of Oxford, 9 November 2011 Download PDF
US, M’sia Think Tanks Give Recommendations to Najib
29 November 2011
Reporting on the ISIS-CSIS recommendations on US-Malaysia relations which appeared in TheSun, 11 November 2011
US, M’sia Think Tanks Give Recommendations to Najib
29 November 2011
US, M’sia Think Tanks Give Recommendations to Najib Reporting on the ISIS-CSIS recommendations on US-Malaysia relations which appeared in TheSun, 11 November 2011 Read More...
Islam, Muslims and Human Rights
29 November 2011
Islam, Muslims and Human Rights Lecture by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Stuies, Distinguished Visiting Lecture Series, University of Oxford, 9 November 2011 Read More...
EAS Medan Percaturan China-AS?
22 November 2011
EAS Medan Percaturan China-AS? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 22 November 2011 Read More...
EAS Medan Percaturan China-AS?
22 November 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 22 November 2011 Read More...
In Memoriam: Robert Scalpino: A Scholar, Teacher and Friend
15 November 2011
By Jusuf Wanandi which appeared in Jakarta Post, 14 November 2011.
Briefing on ‘Comparing the State of Prosperity in Malaysia with Southeast Asia’
14 November 2011
By Mr Nathan Gamester and Mr Matt Baker, Legatum Institute [By Invitation Only] Date: 15 November 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
36th CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
14 November 2011
Date: 19-20 November 2011 Venue:Sheraton Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam
8th CSCAP General Conference
14 November 2011
Date: 21-22 November 2011 Venue: Sheraton Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZ) Dialogue
14 November 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 4-6 December 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
ISIS-UNDP: ‘The Manufacturing Sector: A Key Foundation for a Vibrant Economy’
14 November 2011
By Prof Ha-Joon Chang, University of Cambridge, UK Date: 7 December 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Organized by the United Nations in Malaysia in collaboration with ISIS Malaysia. For inquiries and registration, please contact Hanafi at: Hanafi@isis.org.my or Telephone at 603 2693 9366 ext 118/164/179; 03 2693 2060
Seminar on ‘Planning the Future: Decision Making on Energy Policy’
14 November 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 8-9 December 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Contest of Wills Between China and the US
14 November 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 14 November 2011, p. 76
7 Langkah Baiki Hubungan AS-Malaysia
14 November 2011
7 Langkah Baiki Hubungan AS-Malaysia Reporting on the ISIS-CSIS recommendations on US-Malaysia relations which appeared in Berita Harian, 12 November 2011 Read More...
Contest of Wills Between China and the US
14 November 2011
Contest of Wills Between China and the US Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 14 November 2011, p. 76 Read More...
7 Langkah Baiki Hubungan AS-Malaysia
14 November 2011
Reporting on the ISIS-CSIS recommendations on US-Malaysia relations which appeared in Berita Harian, 12 November 2011
11 November 2011 Premier Think Tanks from Malaysia and the United States Present Recommendations on Malaysia-US Relations to Prime Minister Y
11 November 2011
Premier Think Tanks from Malaysia and the United States Present Recommendations on Malaysia-US Relations to Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak Download
Premier Think Tanks from Malaysia and the United States Present Recommendations on Malaysia-US Relations to Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak
11 November 2011
Debt Crisis Impact Unlikely to be Shallow
09 November 2011
Reporting on Steven C M Wong’s presentation at the Malaysian Institute of Accountants-Asean Federation of Accountants Conference, in an article which appeared in The Star 3 November 2011, StarBiz p. 5
Debt Crisis Impact Unlikely to be Shallow
09 November 2011
Debt Crisis Impact Unlikely to be Shallow Reporting on Steven C M Wong’s presentation at the Malaysian Institute of Accountants-Asean Federation of Accountants Conference, in an article which appeared in The Star 3 November 2011, StarBiz p. 5 Read More...
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Challenges in Timor-Leste and the Southeast Asian Region
01 November 2011
-Dinner keynote address at the Regional Roundtable East Asia Contributing to UN Peacekeeping: Military, Police and Civilian, 17 October 2011, Kuala Lumpur Ms Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of Mission, United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT) Download and Listen Now
Bidang Ekonomi, Kewangan Perlu Tambahan Istilah Baru
31 October 2011
Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Berita Harian, 29 October 2011, p. 11
Bidang Ekonomi, Kewangan Perlu Tambahan Istilah Baru
31 October 2011
Bidang Ekonomi, Kewangan Perlu Tambahan Istilah Baru Comment by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Berita Harian, 29 October 2011, p. 11 Read More...
The Role of European Union and ASEAN in Emerging Asia
31 October 2011
Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the International Seminar “Emerging Asia: Implications for EU and ASEAN Integration”, Bangkok, 10 October 2011. Jointly organized by Chula Global Network, Centre for European Studies and Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Download PDF
The Role of European Union and ASEAN in Emerging Asia
31 October 2011
The Role of European Union and ASEAN in Emerging Asia Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the International Seminar “Emerging Asia: Implications for EU and ASEAN Integration”, Bangkok, 10 October 2011. Jointly organized by Chula Global Network, Centre for European Studies and Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Read More...
Creating Community Without a Grand Design
31 October 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum Quaterly, Vol. 3 No. 3 July-September 2011 [Released on 28 October 2011].
Creating Community Without a Grand Design
31 October 2011
Creating Community Without a Grand Design Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum Quaterly, Vol. 3 No. 3 July-September 2011 [Released on 28 October 2011]. Read More...
6th CSCAP Malaysia Meeting
25 October 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 2 November 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum: ‘Business and Human Rights: Lessons from the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights’
25 October 2011
By Dr Alexandra Guaqueta, Lecturer, School of International Studies, Flinders University, and Member of UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights Date: 8 November 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia-Thai Scholars Discussion
25 October 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 24 November 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Conference on ‘National Unity: From Vision to Action’
20 October 2011
Date: 10 November 2011 Venue: Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel Jointly organized by Yayasan 1Malaysia and ISIS Malaysia. For inquiries and registration, please contact Zainal Mokhtar/Hanafi at: zaisis@isis.org.my /hanafi@isis.org.my or Telephone at 603 2693 9366 ext 118/164/179; 03 2693 2060
Branding – Your Passport to Global Business Transformation
19 October 2011
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Brand Entrepreneurs Conference 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 21 July 2011 Download PDF
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Joint High Level Conference on Islamic Finance by Bank Negara Malaysia & Bank Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, 18 July 2011 Download PDF
Peranan Institusi Raja Melayu Dalam Memupuk Perpaduan Warga
19 October 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Majlis Wacana Ilmu UiTM, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 25 July 2011 Download PDF
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Keynote Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the World Islamic Economic Forum 2011: Plenary Session 2: Islamic Banking and Finance in Emerging Markets – Seizing Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges, Astana, Kazakhstan, 8 June 2011 Download PDF
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Launch of ‘Malaysia: Policies & Issues in Economic Development’, Kuala Lumpur, 25 May 2011 Download PDF
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Offshore Technology Conference 2011, Kuala Lumpur, 4 May 2011 Download PDF
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Kongres Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Seluruh Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2011 Download PDF
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
19 October 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the Kongres Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Seluruh Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 26 September 2011 Read More...
Melayu Miskin Perlu Diperkasa
13 October 2011
Reporting on Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin’s presentation at the ‘Seminar Perpaduan dan Ekonomi Ummah’ in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, in an article which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 13 October 2011, p.5
Melayu Miskin Perlu Diperkasa
13 October 2011
Melayu Miskin Perlu Diperkasa Reporting on Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin’s presentation at the ‘Seminar Perpaduan dan Ekonomi Ummah’ in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, in an article which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 13 October 2011, p.5 Read More...
Ms Wan Portia Hamzah has been appointed a Member of the International Advisory Board
12 October 2011
Ms Wan Portia Hamzah has been appointed a Member of the International Advisory Board of the Center for Climate and Sustainable Development Law and Policy, Korea, September 2011.
Bajet Komprehensif Bela Rakyat
12 October 2011
[Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai] by Mohd Azis Ngah and Rohaniza Idris which appeared in Berita Minggu 9 October 2011.
Bajet Komprehensif Bela Rakyat
12 October 2011
Bajet Komprehensif Bela Rakyat [Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Prof Dr Barjoyai Bardai] by Mohd Azis Ngah and Rohaniza Idris which appeared in Berita Minggu 9 October 2011. Read More...
Is Economic Sovereignty An Illusion?
10 October 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 10 October 2011, p.75 & 80
Is Economic Sovereignty An Illusion?
10 October 2011
Is Economic Sovereignty An Illusion? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 10 October 2011, p.75 & 80 Read More...
Breakfast on Budget: What to expect of Budget 2012
10 October 2011
Friday, 7th Oct. 2011 on BFM 89.9 REFSA Executive Director Chi-Chang takes the hot seat on the 8am Breakfast Grille, giving you the first taste of what to expect of the Budget 2012 with Dato' Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin (ISIS Malaysia) and BFM host Noelle Lim. Visit website
Krisis Greece Ancam Dunia
03 October 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 2 October 2011, pg. 6
Krisis Greece Ancam Dunia
03 October 2011
Krisis Greece Ancam Dunia Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 2 October 2011, pg. 6 Read More...
Cabaran Bajet 2012 Penuhi Kehendak Rakyat
28 September 2011
[Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli] in article by Kadir Dikoh which appeared in Berita Minggu, 25 September 2011, p. 27
Cabaran Bajet 2012 Penuhi Kehendak Rakyat
28 September 2011
Cabaran Bajet 2012 Penuhi Kehendak Rakyat [Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli] in article by Kadir Dikoh which appeared in Berita Minggu, 25 September 2011, p. 27 Read More...
Belia Minta Tambahkan Peluang Kerja
28 September 2011
[Comments by Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid] in article by Alzahrin Alias which appeared in Berita Minggu, 25 September 2011, p. 13
Belia Minta Tambahkan Peluang Kerja
28 September 2011
Belia Minta Tambahkan Peluang Kerja [Comments by Mr Firdaos Rosli] in article by Alzahrin Alias which appeared in Berita Minggu, 25 September 2011, p. 13 Read More...
ISIS Chief Sees 5% GDP As Achievable
27 September 2011
Appeared in The Star, 15 September 2011
Five Pct GDP Growth Attainable, says ISIS
27 September 2011
Appeared in Borneo Post Online, 15 September 2011
ISIS Calls for Measures to Ensure Domestic Growth Momentum
27 September 2011
Appeared in Bernama, 14 September 2011
ISIS: Be Cautious of Financial Liberalization
27 September 2011
Appeared in Bernama, 14 September 2011
All Citizens Must Help in Transformation, Says Muhyiddin
27 September 2011
By Esther Ng which appeared in The Star, 11 September 2011
Discussion on South China Sea
27 September 2011
[Closed Door and By Invitation Only] Date: 13 October 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Seminar - National Unity: From Vision to Action
27 September 2011
Jointly organized by Yayasan 1Malaysia and ISIS Malaysia Date: 10 October 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Pemerintah Komited Perkukuh Demokrasi
22 September 2011
Pemerintah Komited Perkukuh Demokrasi Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in Berita Minggu, 18 September 2011, p.29 Read More...
Roundtable Discussion on ‘US Policy Toward East Asia and Malaysia Under President Obama’
22 September 2011
Presented by Ambassador Jeffrey Bader, Visiting Scholar, Brookings Institution, USA [By Invitation Only] Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Date: 26 September 2011
Data – the Neglected Aspect of Malaysian Development
15 September 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 12 September 2011, pg. 56 & 58
Data – the Neglected Aspect of Malaysian Development
15 September 2011
Data – the Neglected Aspect of Malaysian Development Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 12 September 2011, pg. 56 & 58 Read More...
Launch of UNESCAP
14 September 2011
Launch of UNESCAP "The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011: Post-crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities", 14 September 2011, at ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. For full report: Visit website Attachments: 1. APTIR – Focus on Malaysia by Dr Tham Siew Yean 14Sept2011.pdf 2. APTIR – Overview by Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin 14Sept2011.pdf
Ten Years On From 9/11
14 September 2011
Elina Noor speaks with ‘Current Affairs’ on BFM Radio 89.9, 9 September 2011. Visit website
Ten Years On From 9/11
14 September 2011
Ten Years On From 9/11 Elina Noor speaks with ‘Current Affairs’ on BFM Radio 89.9, 9 September 2011. Visit website
ISIS: Increase Income or Cap Prices to Cope with Cost of Living
13 September 2011
Article appeared in The Star, 13 September 2011.
ISIS: Increase Income or Cap Prices to Cope with Cost of Living
13 September 2011
ISIS: Increase Income or Cap Prices to Cope with Cost of Living Article appeared in The Star, 13 September 2011. Read More...
Link Up Govt Data Silos
25 August 2011
Link Up Govt Data Silos Article by Firdaos Rosli which appeared in TheStar, 25 August 2011 Read More...
Launch of the UNESCAP Report “The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2011: Post-crisis Trade and Investment Opportunities”
25 August 2011
Date: Wednesday, 14 September 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur For enquiries, please contact Maria Aziz at 603 2693 2060 or email to: maria@isis.org.my
Discussion on Enhancing Malaysia-New Zealand Ties
25 August 2011
[Closed door and by invitation only] Date:Wednesday, 28 September 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Issue No.8/2011
25 August 2011
Issue No. 8/August 2011 Expanding Amidst Contraction(284KB) In The World of the Brink(2MB) Strategic Reform Initiatives(274KB)
Regional Connectivity and Cross Border Cooperation in ASEAN
24 August 2011
Paper presented by Firdaos Rosli at the 6th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum, 18-19 August 2011, Naning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China Download PDF
Regional Connectivity and Cross Border Cooperation in ASEAN
24 August 2011
Regional Connectivity and Cross Border Cooperation in ASEAN Paper presented by Firdaos Rosli at the 6th Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum, 18-19 August 2011, Naning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China Read More...
[25th APR] Does Chinese navy pose threat to US?
23 August 2011
- Dialogue interview with Admiral Robert Willard, Commander, US Pacific Command by Mr Yang Rui, CCTV, 7 June 2011. Link: http://english.cntv.cn/program/dialogue/20110607/114857.shtml
Riding the MRT Project
18 August 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 15 August 2011, pg. 57 & 61.
Riding the MRT Project
18 August 2011
Riding the MRT Project Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 15 August 2011, pg. 57 & 61. Read More...
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East Asian People to People Exchange: Malaysia
09 August 2011
Paper presented by Natalie Shobana Ambrose at the 2011 Meeting on “People-to-People Exchange” of the NEAT Working Group on “The Enhancement of Cultural Exchange in East Asia”, 21-23 July 2011, Seoul, Korea Download PDF
Common Humanity in the Information Age: A Developing Middle-Income Country Perspective
09 August 2011
Paper by Terence Too at the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) Regional Conference on China and the Asia-Pacific, 20-21 July 2011, Beijing, China Download PDF
East Asian People to People Exchange: Malaysia
09 August 2011
East Asian People to People Exchange: Malaysia Paper presented by Natalie Shobana Ambrose at the 2011 Meeting on “People-to-People Exchange” of the NEAT Working Group on “The Enhancement of Cultural Exchange in East Asia”, 21-23 July 2011, Seoul, Korea Read More...
Common Humanity in the Information Age: A Developing Middle-Income Country Perspective
09 August 2011
Common Humanity in the Information Age: A Developing Middle-Income Country Perspective Paper by Terence Too at the European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) Regional Conference on China and the Asia-Pacific, 20-21 July 2011, Beijing, China Read More...
Minimum Wages for Maximum Impact
29 July 2011
Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 July 2011, pg. 17.
Minimum Wages for Maximum Impact
29 July 2011
Minimum Wages for Maximum Impact Article by Natalie Shobana Ambrose which appeared in New Straits Times, 13 July 2011, pg. 17. Read More...
International Affairs Forum: ‘ Managing Volatile Food Prices: Options at the Macro and Micro Levels’ [KL, Ipoh, Penang]
26 July 2011
By Dr Peter Timmer Date: 3 October 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur For enquiries, please contact Maria Aziz at 603 2693 2060 or email to: maria@isis.org.my Other talks by Dr Peter Timmer: ‘Food Security in Asia: New Dimensions and the Changing Role of Rice’ In Ipoh, 5 October 2011 ‘The Structural Transformation in…
Peacekeeping Roundtable: Southeast Asia Contributing to UN Peacekeeping: Military, Police and Civilian
26 July 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 17-18 October 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Challenges in Timor-Leste and the Southeast Asian Region Dinner Keynote Address by Ms Ameerah Haq, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of Mission, United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT)
PRAXIS Seminar 2: ‘Knowledge for Action in the Coming Year’
26 July 2011
This annual event is held towards the end of the year to facilitate decision makers to formulate well-informed decisions in the coming year. This seminar will provide indicators and analyses that will enable participants to make the right strategic decisions in any operating climate. Date:Wednesday, 23 November 2011 Venue: Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur Attachments: PRAXIS_Seminar_2012_Newsclip_24Nov2011.pdf…
25th APR
26 July 2011
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Squeezed Between Stagnating Wages and Rising Prices
25 July 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 18 July 2011, pg. 70 & 79.
Squeezed Between Stagnating Wages and Rising Prices
25 July 2011
Squeezed Between Stagnating Wages and Rising Prices Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in TheEdge, 18 July 2011, pg. 70 & 79. Read More...
Negative Wage Growth
21 July 2011
Quoting Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid’s presentation at a forum: “about 34% of the population earn less than RM700 a month” in an article by Izwan Idris which appeared in TheSun, 21 July 2011.
Negative Wage Growth
21 July 2011
Negative Wage Growth Quoting Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid’s presentation at a forum: “about 34% of the population earn less than RM700 a month” in an article by Izwan Idris which appeared in TheSun, 21 July 2011. Read More...
25th APR Proceedings
21 July 2011
25th Asia Pacific Roundtable Papers, 30 May – 1 June 2011 (The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format or power-point) Opening remarks by Mr Dang Dinh Quy (96.4 KB) ‘Reflections on Southeast Asia and the Broader Region’: keynote address by the Hon. Tan Sri Dato’ Hj. Muhyiddin bin Hj. Mohd Yassin,…
22nd Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 2008
21 July 2011
Selected Papers from 22nd Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 2008: THE ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM The Road Ahead By Ralph A. Cossa & Takeshi Yuzawa SECURITY AND STABILITY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC Issues and Responses By Stewart Firth RE-EMERGENCE OF RUSSIA Implications for the Asia Pacific By Raghavendra G Gidadhubli, Vitaly Naumkin, Xu Hongfeng TERRORISM VS POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN…
[25th APR] Securing the Maritime Commons: The Role of Regional Navies
21 July 2011
Admiral Robert F. Willard -A common cause of the nations of the Asia Pacific is domain security, particularly maritime security. Navies in the region play a diverse and powerful supporting role Download and Listen Now
[25th APR] Recent Trends in Armed Conflicts: New Challenges for Humanitarian Actors
21 July 2011
Alain Aeschlimann -Amongst the characteristics of current armed conflicts and situations of violence are the following features: diversity of conflicts; high fragmentation; duration of armed conflicts; easier access to information; connectivity of people and globalization of issues; and heightened security challenges facing humanitarian organizations Download and Listen Now
21st Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 2007
20 July 2011
Papers from 21st Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 2007: CONSTRUCTING THE SOCIAL ASEAN By M.C. Abad, Jr ASEAN AT 40 Reinventing, Challenges and Prospects By Philip Bowring PUTTING ALL THE CARDS ON THE TABLE Trust as a Factor in the War Against Terror By Bahtiar Effendy APEC AND EAST ASIAN CO-OPERATION Prospects for Constructive Co-existence By Andrew Elek…
“From Strength to Empowerment: The Next Generation of US-Malaysia Relations” Study Team Meeting
14 July 2011
[Closed-Door and by invitation Only] Date: 21-22 July 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
[25th APR] East Asia Regionalism: The View from Jakarta
08 July 2011
Hon. Dr. Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa, , Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia - Luncheon Talk by the Hon. Dr. Raden Mohammad Marty Muliana Natalegawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia, 25th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, Kuala Lumpur, 30 May 2011. Three aspects of East Asia regionalism were raised: i) East Asia regionalism should be anchored on Asean;…
Business Dialog
06 July 2011
Business Dialogue on “Automotive Industry: Proposals to Raise the Level of Cooperation Between ASEAN and Japan” Business Dialogue on “Agro-based: Proposals to Raise the Level of Cooperation Between ASEAN and Japan” Business Dialogue on “ Electrical & Electronics Industry: Proposals to Raise the Level of Cooperation Between ASEAN and Japan” Business Dialogue on “Small and…
Asia Future Strategic Environment
04 July 2011
Asia’s Future Strategic Environment By Shahriman Lockman which appeared in TheEdge, 4 July 2011, pp. 67 and 70. Read More...
IMF Needs to Pay Attention to Asia, Say Observers
01 July 2011
Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and selected economists on the appointment of Ms. Christine Lagarde as the new IMF Managing Director, published in Channelnewsasia.com, 30 June 2011. Visit website
IMF Needs to Pay Attention to Asia, Say Observers
01 July 2011
IMF Needs to Pay Attention to Asia, Say Observers Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and selected economists on the appointment of Ms. Christine Lagarde as the new IMF Managing Director, published in Channelnewsasia.com, 30 June 2011. Visit website | Read More...
Growing Trade in Services in APEC Economics: Malaysian Experience
30 June 2011
Growing Trade in Services in APEC Economics: Malaysian Experience Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the PECC-USAPC-SINCPEC Conference on “Growing APEC Economies: New Challenges and Approaches”, 29-30 June 2011, Orchard Hotel, Singapore. The Conference papers are also available here Download PDF
Growing Trade in Services in APEC Economics: Malaysian Experience
30 June 2011
Growing Trade in Services in APEC Economics: Malaysian Experience Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the PECC-USAPC-SINCPEC Conference on “Growing APEC Economies: New Challenges and Approaches”, 29-30 June 2011, Orchard Hotel, Singapore. Read More...
Forum Generasi Muda Peringkat Kebangsaan 2011 - “Belia Malaysia: Menyatukan Negara”
27 June 2011
Date: 1-3 July 2011 Venue: Klana Resort Seremban, Negeri Sembilan Jointly organized by Youth Development Division, National Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia and ISIS Malaysia For enquiries, please contact Zainal Mokhtar at 603 2693 2060 or email to: zaisis@isis.org.my
Stable Energy Supply Comes at a Price
20 June 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 20 June 2011, pp. 68 & 71
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Global Economic Prospects, Oil, and Capital Flows”
14 June 2011
Jörg Decressin, Senior Advisor in the IMF’s Research Department - Dr Jörg Decressin discusses the global economic prospects with a focus on the developments in Japan, the world oil prices and capital flows. Download and Listen Now
ISIS and US Think Tank in Bid to Boost Ties
14 June 2011
The Star, June 14, 2011
Workshop on R2P and Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
10 June 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 20 June 2011 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
ASEAN AND Malaysia in 2030: Country Consultation Meeting
07 June 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: Wednesday, 22 June 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur Organized by Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), ASEAN and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Hosted by ISIS Malaysia.
25th Asia-Pacific Roundtable Recordings
07 June 2011
Tune to: AstroAwani 501 7th June 2011 at 10pm China-ASEAN Relations by Prof Dr Zhu Feng, University of Peking, China 8th June 2011 at 10pm Where is North Korea Headed? by Prof Dr Andrei Lankov, Kookmin University, ROK 9th June 2011 at 10pm The Future of ASEAN Relations by Mr Jusuf Wanandi, CSIS Indonesia
A Landmark Study of the Malaysian Economy
07 June 2011
A Landmark Study of the Malaysian Economy By Professor Hal Hill which appeared in TheEdge, 6 June 2011, p. 13. Read More...
Securing the Maritime Commons: The Role of Regional Navies
07 June 2011
Securing the Maritime Commons: The Role of Regional Navies By Admiral Robert F. Willard at the 25th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1 June 2011, Kuala Lumpur Read More...
Securing the Maritime Commons: The Role of Regional Navies
07 June 2011
By Admiral Robert F. Willard at the 25th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 1 June 2011, Kuala Lumpur Read More...
A Landmark Study of the Malaysian Economy
07 June 2011
By Professor Hal Hill which appeared in TheEdge, 6 June 2011, p. 13.
2010
02 June 2011
ISIS News (Jan-June 2010)
ISIS International Affairs Forum Talk: “Korea’s Green Growth Policy: Lessons for Developing Countries”
02 June 2011
By Prof Suh-Yong Chung, J.S.D., Associate Professor, Division of International Studies, Korea University Date: 3 June 2011 Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, Kedah B2, Kuala Lumpur Please call Azima at 03-2693 9366 ext. 144 or email: azeema@isis.org.my
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “Global Economic Prospects, Oil, and Capital Flows”
30 May 2011
By DR JÖRG DECRESSIN, Senior Advisor, IMF Research Department Date: Friday, 3 June 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Crisis in the Arab Crescent: Implications for the Region and the World
24 May 2011
Speech delivered by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, in his personal capacity, on 6 May 2011 in Ipoh, Perak. Download PDF
Crisis in the Arab Crescent: Implications for the Region and the World
24 May 2011
Crisis in the Arab Crescent: Implications for the Region and the World Speech delivered by Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, in his personal capacity, on 6 May 2011 in Ipoh, Perak. Read More...
Asia’s Security Amid Shifting Power Balances
23 May 2011
Asia’s Security Amid Shifting Power Balances By Shahriman Lockman which appeared in Japan Spotlight, May/June 2011, pp. 32-35. Read More...
Roundtable Discussion “Turbulence in the Middle East and North Africa: Implications and Opportunities”
23 May 2011
Date: 23 May 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Official Book Launch & Seminar on Malaysia: Policies & Issues In Economic Development
23 May 2011
25 May 2011, Kuala Lumpur For more information, please contact Mr. Zainal at 603 2693 9366 ext 118; 2693 2060. Email: zaisis@isis.org.my The Book Launch and Seminar is held in conjunction with the publication of the book “Malaysia: Policies in Economic Development” to commemorate ISIS’ 25th anniversary. The book, consisting of more than 20 chapters,…
Issue No.4/2011
16 May 2011
Issue No. 4/April 2011 Growth Strategies for East Asia following the Global and EU Financial Crisis(307KB) Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA): Domestic Opportunities and Challenges(216KB) Regional Economic Architecture: Post Global Economic Crisis(351KB) Cooperation in Energy Security between Taiwan and Asean(774KB)
International Conference: “Security in the EU and ASEAN: Comparisons and Interactions”
13 May 2011
Kuala Lumpur, 26-27 May 2011 Venue: The University of Nottingham, Teaching Centre, Level 2, Chulan Tower, No. 3 Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia, The University of Nottingham and Centre for International Security and European Studies, University of Grenoble.
Closed Door Dialogue on “Nuclear Energy in Perspective”
12 May 2011
[By Invitation Only] Date: 12 May 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum: “Harnessing Development to Protect the Environment”
12 May 2011
Amb. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy Research Institute (TERI) India. - Is there a balance between development and ecological conservation? Amb. Dasgupta maintains that development is not only compatible with protection of the environment but is a prerequisite for its attainment. Only by harnessing development can we protect and enhance the environment. Download and…
A Passionate and Excellent Development Economist
09 May 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 9 May 2011, p.62.
A Passionate and Excellent Development Economist
09 May 2011
A Passionate and Excellent Development Economist Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 9 May 2011, p.62. Read More...
ISIS Chairman Conferred the ‘Dato' Seri’ Award
19 April 2011
The Chairman of ISIS Malaysia, Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan has been conferred the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perak (SPMP) which carries the title “Dato’ Seri” in conjunction with the 83rd birthday of the Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah on 19 April 2011.
GTP Bantu Percepat Usaha Basmi Kemiskinan
12 April 2011
[Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Prof Dr Abd Rahim Md Nor] by Rohaniza Idris and Mohd Azis Ngah which appeared in Berita Harian, 3 April 2011.
GTP Bantu Percepat Usaha Basmi Kemiskinan
12 April 2011
GTP Bantu Percepat Usaha Basmi Kemiskinan [Report of an interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Prof Dr Abd Rahim Md Nor] by Rohaniza Idris and Mohd Azis Ngah which appeared in Berita Harian, 3 April 2011. Read More...
The International Crisis and Development Strategies: The Case of Malaysia
12 April 2011
By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin in Mona Haddad and Ben Shepherd (eds.) Managing Openness: Trade and Outward-Oriented Growth After the Crisis. Washington, D.C.: The World Bank, 2011.
Food Inflation: Treat the Causes, Not the Symptoms
12 April 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 11 April 2011
The International Crisis and Development Strategies: The Case of Malaysia
12 April 2011
The International Crisis and Development Strategies: The Case of Malaysia By Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin in Mona Haddad and Ben Shepherd (eds.) Managing Openness: Trade and Outward-Oriented Growth After the Crisis. Washington, D.C.: The World Bank, 2011. Read More...
Food Inflation: Treat the Causes, Not the Symptoms
12 April 2011
Food Inflation: Treat the Causes, Not the Symptoms Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Edge, 11 April 2011 Read More...
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
03 April 2011
HE Dr. Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun [In Arabic] - Many of the problems facing the Muslim community has less to do with ‘Islam’ itself as opposed to how faith-traditions are politicized around the globe. The continued misuse, manipulation and misrepresentation of faiths has undermined the nature of religion everywhere. Download and Listen Now
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
03 April 2011
Prof Dr Bekir Karliga [In Turkish] - A ‘balance’ is needed as a path to justice. The world needs a concept of ‘global civilization’ to counter-balance ‘modernity’ as the dominant ideology from the West. Download and Listen Now
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
03 April 2011
Dr Chandra Muzaffar - Problems associated with the Muslim community have less to do with religion. It is the ongoing injustice and the lack of morally committed governance within the Muslim world and the continuing imperialistic hegemony of the West. Download and Listen Now
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
03 April 2011
[Date: 23 February 2011] Mr. Khairy Jamaluddin - Download and Listen Now
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
03 April 2011
Dr Richard Falk - Is there a recourse to political violence? He suggested that there is a lack of effective mechanisms to respond to political and socio-economic grievances which have become stumbling blocks to appropriate solutions. Download and Listen Now
Issue No.3/2011
03 April 2011
Issue No. 3/March 2011 Activist of Tanah Abang(547KB) Eyes and Ears (342KB) A Parting of Ways (385KB)
Planthopper Threat to Sustainable Development of Asian Rice Farming: A Worm’s Eye View
23 March 2011
Paper presented by Dr Larry C.Y. Wong at the International Symposium on Asia-Pacific Agricultural Sustainable Development, 26-27 April 2011, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. Download PDF
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
23 March 2011
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the 2nd Securities Commission – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Roundtable, Ditchley Park, Oxfordshire, 12 March 2011. Download PDF
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
23 March 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the 2nd Securities Commission – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Dinner, White Hall, London, 11 March 2011. Download PDF
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
23 March 2011
Special Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the 2nd Securities Commission – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Roundtable, Ditchley Park, Oxfordshire, 12 March 2011. Read More...
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah
23 March 2011
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow, at the 2nd Securities Commission – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Dinner, White Hall, London, 11 March 2011. Read More...
'Enough Food but We Need to Plug the Leaks'
23 March 2011
Quoting Dr Larry Wong: ‘Malaysia was one of the five large “gainers” during the 2008 food crisis’ in article by Santha Oorjitham which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 March 2011.
Enough Food but We Need to Plug the Leaks
23 March 2011
‘Enough Food but We Need to Plug the Leaks’ Quoting Dr Larry Wong: ‘Malaysia was one of the five large “gainers” during the 2008 food crisis’ in article by Santha Oorjitham which appeared in New Straits Times, 19 March 2011. Read More...
Presentation: “Harnessing Development to Protect the Environment”
16 March 2011
By HE Amb. Chandrashekhar Dasgupta, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy Research Institute (TERI), India Date: Friday, 1 April 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Speech to the Luncheon in Honour of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
15 March 2011
[by Prime Minister of Australia], Parliament House, Canberra, 3 March 2011. “Through the Australia-Malaysia Institute, AsiaLink, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies and other institutions...”
Speech to the Luncheon in Honour of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
15 March 2011
Speech to the Luncheon in Honour of the Prime Minister of Malaysia [by Prime Minister of Australia], Parliament House, Canberra, 3 March 2011. “Through the Australia-Malaysia Institute, AsiaLink, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies and other institutions...” Read More...
The Lotus Revolution: Dynamics of Political Change in Egypt and Beyond
14 March 2011
Prof Dr Chandra Muzaffar - The Lotus revolution in Egypt, which culminated in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak, had generated an almost irresistible tide against the status quo in the Middle East and North Africa. Dr Chandra gave his perspective of whether the Lotus Revolution will be the harbinger of things to come and change…
The Lotus Revolution: Dynamics of Political Change in Egypt and Beyond
14 March 2011
By Ms. Azura Zainal Ratin - As a TV foreign new editor, she talked briefly about the Lotus revolution in Egypt Download and Listen Now
ISIS International Affairs Forum: “21st Century Asia: Is Conflict Unavoidable?
14 March 2011
Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa, Distinguished Senior Fellow, East-West Center, USA - The close of the 21st century’s first decade saw some of Asia’s long-standing tensions escalating to disconcerting degrees. Dr Alagappa draws on his current research and expolores prospects for war, peace, cooperation and order in 21st century Asia Download and Listen Now
Conference on Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity
07 March 2011
23 February 2011, Conrad Istanbul, Turkey. It was jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia, the International Movement for a Just World (JUST) Malaysia, and Civilization Studies Center (MEDAM), Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey. Session 2 of Conference: The Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity – BBC World Debate was broadcasted by BBC. Avaiable at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/9422726.stm The…
The Global Movement for Justice, Peace & Dignity – BBC World Debate
04 March 2011
Broadcast by BBC: Saturday, March 5, 2011 0910 and 2210 GMT Sunday, March 6, 2011 0210 and 1510 GMT The debate featured the The Hon Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia; The Hon Ali Babacan, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey; Dr Anies Baswedan, President, Paramadina University, Indonesia;…
Issue No. 2/2011
03 March 2011
Issue No. 2/February 2011 ISIS International Affairs Forum Global Economic Outlook: Is the Global Economy Stalling? (369KB) The Global Debt Crisis and Asia’s Leadership: Geopolitical and Economic Implications (338KB)
Issue No. 1/2011
03 March 2011
Issue No. 1/January 2011 The Third ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue The Third ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue (1.47 MB)
The Problem with Cyber Terrorism
28 February 2011
The Problem with Cyber Terrorism Paper by Elina Noor which appeared in SEARCCT’s Selection of Articles, Vol. 2/2011, pp. 51-63. Download PDF
The Problem with Cyber Terrorism
28 February 2011
The Problem with Cyber Terrorism Paper by Elina Noor which appeared in SEARCCT’s Selection of Articles, Vol. 2/2011, pp. 51-63. Read More...
International Affairs Forum - The Lotus Revolution: Dynamics of Political Change in Egypt and Beyond
24 February 2011
Presentation by Panelists: Prof Dr Chandra Muzaffar, President, International Movement for a Just World (JUST) Ms. Azura Zainal Ratin, Foreign News Editor, TV3 Date: 2 March 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
26th Asia Pacific Roundtable
23 February 2011
29th May – 30th May 2012, Kuala Lumpur
Innovative Trends and Strategies for Japanese Corporations to Succeed on the Global Market
18 February 2011
Paper presented by Ms. Veena Loh at the Asian Business Symposium “Transition and Growth of Corporations: Hints for the Globalization of Japanese Corporations”, 3 December 2010, Kaidanren Kaikan, Tokyo. Organized by Keizai Koho Centre. This symposium and the paper was also reported in Japan Times, 3 December 2010. Url: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20101229d1.html Download PDF
Innovative Trends and Strategies for Japanese Corporations to Succeed on the Global Market
18 February 2011
Innovative Trends and Strategies for Japanese Corporations to Succeed on the Global Market Paper presented by Ms. Veena Loh at the Asian Business Symposium “Transition and Growth of Corporations: Hints for the Globalization of Japanese Corporations”, 3 December 2010, Kaidanren Kaikan, Tokyo. Organized by Keizai Koho Centre. This symposium and the paper was also reported…
Issue No. 12/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.12/2010 Democratizing Development: An Agenda for Middle Income Countries (584 KB)
Issue No. 11/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.11/2010 ISIS International Affairs Forum Will the Crisis Divide Asia from America? (349 KB) Global Crisis: Can China’s Growth Compensate for Sluggish Recovery in the US and Europe? (405 KB)
Issue No. 10/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.10/2010 The 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (Part 2) Addressing Climate Change: Moving Towards COP16 (476 KB) US Asia Policy: A New Paradigm (419 KB) Making the Responsibility to Protect Work in the Asia Pacific (484 KB)
Issue No. 9/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.9/2010 Tribute to Tan Sri Zainal Abidin Sulong (3.3.33 - 10.10.10) Biography (198 KB) A Diplomat to the End (322 KB) Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan Reminisces (173 KB) Dr Stephen Leong Recollects (234 KB) Tan Sri Zainal Abidin: ‘The Quiet One’ Speaks Up (322 KB) The Chairman Speaks (289 KB) Paper: Towards an…
Issue No. 8/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.8/2010 The 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (Part I) China’s Relations with Asia: Past, Present and Future) (258 KB) The Asia Pacific’s Regional Architecture (301 KB) The Dawn of the Asian Century : Southeast Asian Perspectives )(272 KB) Asean Connectivity : Advancing Economic Development and Community Building (275 KB)
Issue No. 7/2010
14 February 2011
Issue No.7/2010 The Second India-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue Global Views on India and Malaysia (244 KB) Regional Security Outlook: Indian and Malaysian Perspectives (665 KB) Maritime Security in South and East Asia: Developments and Challenges (289 KB) Domestic Developments in India and Malaysia (258 KB) Doing Business in India and Malaysia: Opportunities and Prospects (260KB)
Issue No.6/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No.6/2010 Special Edition The 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 7-9 June 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1216 KB)
Issue No.5/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No.5/2010 Looking for New Meanings and New Roles: What Next in EU-Asian Relations? (323 KB)
Issue No.4/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No.4/2010 The High Value-High Wage Economy: Role of Labour Market Policies in Singapore (274 KB)
Issue No.3/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No.3/2010 Korea-Malaysia Roundtable: Taking Stock and Moving Forward Political and Diplomatic Ties (256KB) Trade and Investment Ties (241KB) Socio-cultural and Academic Ties (255KB)
Issue No.2/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No.2/2010 Fourth Korea-Asean Co-operation Forum: Korea & Asean: New Roles, New Responsibilities New Roles, New Responsibilities in Global and Regional Security (233KB) New Roles, New Responsibilities in the Global Economic Crisis (210KB) New Roles, New Responsibilities in Asean-Korea and Regional Community Building (490KB)
Issue No. 1/2010
11 February 2011
Issue No. 1/2010 7th East Asia Congress, 2009 After the Perfect Storm: Making East Asian Economies More Sustainable (265 KB) Financial Cooperation and the Future of the Dollar in East Asia (246KB) Where is East Asia in the Knowledge Race? (241 KB) Is East Asian Regionalism Still Relevant? (267 KB) Positioning East Asia in the…
Content of ISIS Focus
10 February 2011
Issue No. 1/2010 7th East Asia Congress, 2009 After the Perfect Storm: Making East Asian Economies More Sustainable (265 KB) Financial Cooperation and the Future of the Dollar in East Asia (246KB) Where is East Asia in the Knowledge Race? (241 KB) Is East Asian Regionalism Still Relevant? (267 KB) Positioning East Asia in the…
ISIS International Affairs Forum: “21st Century Asia: Is Conflict Unavoidable?”
18 January 2011
By Dato’ Dr Muthiah Alagappa, Distinguished Senior Fellow, East-West Center, USA Time: Thursday, 27 January 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
3rd ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue Report
10 January 2011
Date: 28-30 November 2010 Venue: Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only] Attachment
Malaysia: A New Way Forward?
10 January 2011
Malaysia: A New Way Forward? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum: 2010 in review and the year ahead, 7 January 2011. Link Read More...
Making Sense of Facts
10 January 2011
Making Sense of Facts [Interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] by Karen Chapman which appeared in The Star, 9 January 2011. Read More...
Making Sense of Facts
10 January 2011
[Interview with Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin] by Karen Chapman which appeared in The Star, 9 January 2011.
Malaysia: A New Way Forward?
10 January 2011
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in East Asia Forum: 2010 in review and the year ahead, 7 January 2011. Link
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin Meets Dr Maya Soetoro-Ng, 9 January 2011
10 January 2011
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin had a meeting with Dr Maya Soetoro-Ng, sister to President Barak Obama at the East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii on 9 January 2011. They discussed education in the developing countries and teachers’ role in education. The meeting was arranged by Dr Charles E. Morrison, President of East-West Center.
Visit & Library Briefing for 2011 MPAT Course Participants
10 January 2011
Date: 18 January 2011 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
THE ISIS PRAXIS SEMINAR 2011
07 January 2011
Knowledge for Action in the Coming Year 3 March 2011, Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Tentative Programme Seminar Fee: RM 388 per participant (incl. conference package and materials). For registration and information, please contact: Ms. Anieta at anieta@isis.org.my or 603-26932060 Tengku Sheila at tsheila@isis.org.my or 603-26937904 The Inaugural ISIS PRAXIS Seminar 2011 Contents The Global Setting:…
25th Asia Pacific Roundtable
28 December 2010
The ASEAN Institutes of Strategic and International Study (ASEAN-ISIS) and ISIS Malaysia are pleased to announce that the 25th Asia Pacific Roundtable would be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 30th May to 1st June 2011. A blue ribbon list of security specialists, scholars and policy-makers would convene at the Shangri-la Hotel to discuss and…
Roundtable Dialogue with Mr Shri Rahul Ghandi, General Secretary, Indian National Congress
16 December 2010
Roundtable Dialogue with Mr Shri Rahul Ghandi, General Secretary, Indian National Congress, at ISIS Malaysia, 13 December 2010 [By Invitation Only]
Food Seurity and Food Security Planning: Regional and National Perspectives
15 December 2010
Paper presented by Dr. Larry C.Y. Wong at the APEC Workshop on Enhancing Food Security Through A Regional Approach and Wide Stakeholder Participation in Plant Biosecurity, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010. Download PDF
Food Seurity and Food Security Planning: Regional and National Perspectives
15 December 2010
Food Seurity and Food Security Planning: Regional and National Perspectives Paper presented by Dr. Larry C.Y. Wong at the APEC Workshop on Enhancing Food Security Through A Regional Approach and Wide Stakeholder Participation in Plant Biosecurity, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 1-3 December 2010. Read More...
Moving Up the Value Chain: Subsidies Rationalising Economic Welfare?
03 December 2010
Moving Up the Value Chain: Subsidies Rationalising Economic Welfare? Paper by Steven C.M. Wong presented at the 15th Civil Service Conference: "Embracing the New Economic Model: Public-Private Sector and the People Synergy", 30 November - 2 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) Read More...
Moving Up the Value Chain: Subsidies Rationalising Economic Welfare?
03 December 2010
Paper by Steven C.M. Wong presented at the 15th Civil Service Conference: "Embracing the New Economic Model: Public-Private Sector and the People Synergy", 30 November - 2 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN) Download PDF
Getting Up for AFTA: Potential Economic Impact on the Regional & National Automotive Industry - A View from the Sidelines
03 December 2010
Paper by Steven C.M. Wong presented at the 3rd Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2010: "The Automotive Industry in a Changed Era - Gearing for Sustainability & Profitability", 1-2 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Getting Up for AFTA: Potential Economic Impact on the Regional & National Automotive Industry
03 December 2010
Getting Up for AFTA: Potential Economic Impact on the Regional & National Automotive Industry - A View from the Sidelines Paper by Steven C.M. Wong presented at the 3rd Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2010: "The Automotive Industry in a Changed Era - Gearing for Sustainability & Profitability", 1-2 December 2010, Kuala Lumpur. Read More...
Driving Towards High Income Economy
01 December 2010
Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the Conference on Competitiveness: Driving Innovation for Competitiveness, 30 November 2010, MATRADE Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Malaysia Productivity Corporation. Download PDF
Moving Up: Key Strategies and Challenges to Successfully Expand ASEAN Business
01 December 2010
Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the ASEAN Economic Congress 2010, 24 November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Download PDF
Moving Up: Key Strategies and Challenges to Successfully Expand ASEAN Business
01 December 2010
Moving Up: Key Strategies and Challenges to Successfully Expand ASEAN Business Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the ASEAN Economic Congress 2010, 24 November 2010, Bangkok, Thailand. Read More...
Driving Towards High Income Economy
01 December 2010
Driving Towards High Income Economy Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the Conference on Competitiveness: Driving Innovation for Competitiveness, 30 November 2010, MATRADE Hall, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by Malaysia Productivity Corporation. Read More...
3rd ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Dialogue
28 November 2010
Date: 28-30 November 2010 Venue: Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only]
International Affairs Forum : “Talk on the Global Energy Outlook”
23 November 2010
By Mr. David Reed, Senior Energy Advisor, Exxon Mobil Corporation Date: 23 November 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only] For further inquiries, please contact: Nor Hawa Mohd Yunus - norhawa.mohdyunus@exxonmobil.com Farid Jaafar - farid.jaafar@exxonmobil.com
A Taste of Things to Come: Secretary Clinton’s Visit to Malaysia
15 November 2010
A Taste of Things to Come: Secretary Clinton’s Visit to Malaysia Article by Elina Noor which appeared in Asia Pacific Bulletin No. 81, November 2010. Washington: East-West Center. Read More...
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin was one of the signatories to the Policy Recommendations to Secure Balanced and Sustainable Growth in Asia
11 November 2010
Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin was one of the signatories to the Policy Recommendations to Secure Balanced and Sustainable Growth in Asia, 27 October 2010, released by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) for the Asian Policy Forum
ISIS Public Lecture: “Social Equity, Democratizing Development and Global Governance”
08 November 2010
By Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawarti, Managing Director, The World Bank Group Date: 8 November 2010 Venue:Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only]
ASEAN ISIS-IIR Taiwan Dialogue
27 October 2010
Date: 27-29 October 2010 Venue: Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only]
International Affairs Forum – “Global Economic Outlook: Is The Global Economy Stalling?”
20 October 2010
by Mr Adrian Cooper, Chief Economist and Managing Director, Oxford Economics Ltd., Singapore. Date:20 October 2010 Venue:ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
ROK-Malaysia 50th Anniversary Scholars Colloquium
17 October 2010
Date: 17-18 October 2010 Venue: Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only] Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS), Korea.
We would like to record here with deep regret the passing away of former ISIS Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Zainal Abidin Sulong on 10 October 2010
11 October 2010
We would like to record here with deep regret the passing away of former ISIS Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Zainal Abidin Sulong on 10 October 2010. ISIS Malaysia would like to acknowledge his stewardship at ISIS during his tenure as Chairman from 1990-1997.
ISIS Focus
10 October 2010
ISIS Focus No. 6/2010 No. 5/2010
International Affairs Forum – “A Referendum on Obama – The November 2nd U.S. Midterm Election”
07 October 2010
by Prof Dr David Plotke, Professor of Political Science, New School University, New York. Date: 7 October 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum – “Globalization, Religion and State Formation in the UAE and Pakistan”
01 October 2010
by Prof Kenneth Christie, Department of Peace and Conflict and Management at Royal Road University, Victoria, British Columbia Date: 1 October 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum – “The Global Debt Crisis and Asia’s Leadership: Geopolitical and Economic Implications”
30 September 2010
By Dr Dan Steinbock, Research Director, International Business, India, China and America Institute (USA) and Fellow, Shanghai Institute for International Studies (China) Date: 30 September 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
SIPRI Asia Experts Workshop: “The Civilian Contribution to Peace Operations: Assessing Progress & Identifying Gaps”
27 September 2010
Date: 27 September 2010 Venue: Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation Only] Organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with SIPRI and Australia Asia-Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence (APCMCOE)
Forum on Green Growth Roadmap for Water
20 September 2010
By Dr Salmah Zakaria, Economic Affairs Officer, Water Security Section, Environmental & Development Division, UNESCAP Bangkok and Associate Research Fellow, ISIS Malaysia Date: 20 September 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Yayasan 1Malaysia Seminar: “Living in a Multi-Ethnic Society”
17 September 2010
17 September 2010, Kuala Lumpur Link: Visit Website Hosted by Yayasan 1Malaysia; supported by ISIS Malaysia.
Discussion on ECFA: Implications for Taiwan and Cross-Straits
29 July 2010
Date: 29 July 210 Venue: ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation]
Discussion on Widening Trade, Deepening Ties: How Economic Reforms and Greater Global Cooperation Will Benefit the U.S.-Malaysia Relationship
28 July 2010
Address by H.E. Amb. Demetrios Marantis, Deputy USTR Date: 28 July 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur [By Invitation] Visit website
The Senior Director of ISIS Malaysia, Tuan Haji Mohamed Thamby Ibrahim has been awarded the Darjah Johan Negeri (D.J.N)
12 July 2010
The Senior Director of ISIS Malaysia, Tuan Haji Mohamed Thamby Ibrahim has been awarded the Darjah Johan Negeri (D.J.N) in conjunction with the 72nd birthday of the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang (Penang State President) on 10 July 2010.
International Affairs Forum on “Will Crisis Divide Asia from America?”
09 July 2010
By Prof Simon Tay, Chairman, Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA), Singapore Date: 9 July 2010 Time: 9.30am – 11.00am Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur RSVP: Tel: 03 2693 2060; 2693 9366 ext 118/179. Fax: 03 2693 9375; 2691 3210 Email: Zainal – zalisis@isis.org.my
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23 June 2010
ISIS Focus will now appear only as an electronic newsletter.
Public Dialogue on “Incorporating Requirements of Knowledge-Based Society in Developing National Policy”
16 June 2010
By speakers of The New Club of Paris: Professor Leif Edvinsson, Professor of Intellectual Capital, University of Lund, Sweden; Mr. Takayuki Sumita, Chairman of World Intellectual Capital/Assets Initiative (WICI); and Mr. Piotr K. Stryszowski, Policy Analyst in the Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry, OECD. Date: 16 June 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Session on China’s Relations with Asia: Past, Present and Future
11 June 2010
“...China should become “a China of Asia” and Asia should not become “an Asia of China”...’ by Dr Ma Ying, Prof and Director of Asia-Pacific Studies, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, China “...Two most important actions and policies the Chinese can take to alleviate the problem of her credibility are: To be more transparent... To…
Session on The Asia Pacific’s Regional Architecture
11 June 2010
‘...we do not expect that there is going to be a super-national , one single architecture in the region, not in East Asia or the Asia Pacific because of the fact that we are so diverse...’ By Mr. Hitoshi Tanaka, Senior Fellow, Japan Centre for International Exchange (JCIE) & Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,…
Session on The Dawn of the Asian Century: Southeast Asian Perspectives
11 June 2010
“To my mind, the real issue is not whether Asia will become the leading power of the 21st century. The real issue, for Asians at least, is what they make of the power than is returning to them. What can Asia do for itself and for its neighbours that will enhance mutual peace, stability and…
Session on ASEAN Connectivity: Advancing Economic Development and Community Building
11 June 2010
‘…. The improvement of physical connectivity backed up by institutional connectivity and financial connectivity lowers service link costs. The expansion of the frontier of production networks will achieve both deepening economic integration and narrowing development gaps…. ‘ By Dr Dionisius Narjoko, Researcher, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia.
Session on Counterinsurgency and Nation building in Afghanistan: Challenges and Prospects
11 June 2010
“ ... If the three aspects of the Afghanistan puzzle are security, development and governance, then it is the third and the last of these aspects which will define Afghanistan’s long term future rather more than those two. And this is precisely over which the international coalition has the least influence ...” By Prof Dr…
Session on Addressing Climate Change: Moving Towards COP16”: A Synopsis
11 June 2010
Amb. Mutsuyoshi Nishimura, the former Adviser to the Cabinet on Climate Change in Japan and The Ambassador for Global Environment, Japan, highlighted the need “to recognize the disconnect between the objectives and the means to achieve those objectives” and that there is a need to address the gap. Amb Chung Rae Kwon, former Ambassador for…
PM: Vital to involve US and Russia in Asia-Pacific
11 June 2010
Report of the keynote address of Prime Minister Datuk Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak which appeared in The Star, 9 June 2010.
Asean told to embrace US, Russia
11 June 2010
Report of the keynote address of the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 June 2010.
24th APR 2010 Highlights
11 June 2010
24th APR 2010 Highlights
33rd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
09 June 2010
33rd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting The 33rd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting is hosted by ISIS Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur in 10 June 2010.
24th APR 2010 HIGHLIGHTS
08 June 2010
24th APR 2010 HIGHLIGHTS Articles from Newspapers - ‘Asean told to embrace US, Russia’ , - PM: Vital to involve US and Russia in Asia-Pacific A Selection of Quotes by the Presenters Session on China’s Relations with Asia: Past, Present and Future:“ ...China should become “a China of Asia” and Asia should not become “an Asia…
The Great FDI Debate: Substance Or Subterfuge?
08 June 2010
The Great FDI Debate: Substance Or Subterfuge? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in New Straits Times, 31 July 2010, entitled: Steps Being Taken to Draw Investments Perdebatan Prestasi FDI Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 30 July 2010. Read More...
New Dimensions of Food Security & the Role of the Private Sector
08 June 2010
New Dimensions of Food Security & the Role of the Private Sector Paper presented by Larry C.Y. Wong at the ASEAN Food Security Conference: Role of the Private Sector, Singapore, 16-18 June 2010. Read More...
Calming the Waters in South China Sea
08 June 2010
Calming the Waters in South China Sea Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 August 2010. Read More...
Physical Policy Coordination in Asia: East Asian Infrastructure Investment Fund
08 June 2010
Physical Policy Coordination in Asia: East Asian Infrastructure Investment Fund Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. ADBI Working Paper No. 232. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute, July 2010. Read More...
ASEAN, China and the Return of Major Power Rivalry
08 June 2010
ASEAN, China and the Return of Major Power Rivalry Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum 2010, 30 September 2010, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Read More...
Reclaiming the Commons: Collaborating and Competing in the New Economic Order
08 June 2010
Reclaiming the Commons: Collaborating and Competing in the New Economic Order Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the 2010 Khazanah Megatrends Forum, 4 October 2010, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Read More...
Economic Recovery and Growth in Asia & the Pacific
08 June 2010
Economic Recovery and Growth in Asia & the Pacific Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the PECC General Meeting – “PECC at 30: New Vision for APEC and Toward Further Regional Economic Cooperation”, 20-22 October 2010, Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by the Japan National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (JANCPEC)/the Japan Institute of…
Economic Recovery and Growth in Asia & the Pacific
08 June 2010
Paper presented by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the PECC General Meeting – “PECC at 30: New Vision for APEC and Toward Further Regional Economic Cooperation”, 20-22 October 2010, Tokyo, Japan. Hosted by the Japan National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (JANCPEC)/the Japan Institute of International Affairs. Download PDF
ASEAN, China and the Return of Major Power Rivalry
08 June 2010
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum 2010, 30 September 2010, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Physical Policy Coordination in Asia: East Asian Infrastructure Investment Fund
08 June 2010
Paper by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. ADBI Working Paper No. 232. Tokyo: Asian Development Bank Institute, July 2010. Download PDF
Reclaiming the Commons: Collaborating and Competing in the New Economic Order
08 June 2010
Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the 2010 Khazanah Megatrends Forum, 4 October 2010, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Download PDF
Malaysian Padi & Rice Industry: Applications of Supply Chain Management Approach
08 June 2010
Paper presented by Larry C.Y. Wong et al at the National Rice Conference 2010, 28-30 June 2010, Swiss Garden Golf Resort, Lumut Download PDF
New Dimensions of Food Security & the Role of the Private Sector
08 June 2010
Paper presented by Larry C.Y. Wong at the ASEAN Food Security Conference: Role of the Private Sector, Singapore, 16-18 June 2010. Download PDF
Dawn of an Asian Century
08 June 2010
Paper presented by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 7-9 June 2010. Download PDF
“Reinforcing Our Commitment to the Alliance”
08 June 2010
HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow presented the plenary keynote address and statements at the Third Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, Vivio Rio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 28-29 May 2010: “Reinforcing Our Commitment to the Alliance” Statement at the Ministerial Meeting…
"Closing Address"
08 June 2010
by Hon. Tan Sri Muhyiddin bin Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia at the 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 9 June 2010. Download PDF
"The Future of the Asia-Pacific Regional Architecture": Keynote Address
08 June 2010
by Hon. Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia at the 24th Asia-Pacific Roundtable, 8 June 2010 Download PDF
24th Asia Pacific Roundtable
06 June 2010
24th Asia Pacific Roundtable 24th Asia Pacific Roundtable will be held on 7 June 2010 until 9 June 2010 and hosted by ISIS Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
Institutions and governance Regime: Managing Foreign Workers in Malaysia
02 June 2010
Paper presented by Prof Azizah Kassim and Mr. Terence Too at the World Bank and IPS Conference on “Cross-Border Labor Mobility and Development in the East Asia and Pacific Region”, 1-2 June 2010, Orchard Hotel, Singapore. Download PDF
Associate Research Fellows
02 June 2010
Ms Wan Portiah Wan Hamzah (w.e.f. 15 October 2015) Dato’ Dr Mohd Yusof Ahmad Dr. Salmah Zakariah Mr Aw Kong Koy
International Affairs Forum “Global Economic Outlook: How Secure is the Global Recovery?”
02 June 2010
By Adrian Cooper, Chief Economist and Managing Director of Oxford Economics, Singapore. Date: 2 June 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur. This forum is jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Oxford Economics.
The Assistant Director-General of ISIS Malaysia, Mr. Steven C.M. Wong has been awarded the Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak (P.M.P.)
11 May 2010
The Assistant Director-General of ISIS Malaysia, Mr. Steven C.M. Wong has been awarded the Darjah Paduka Mahkota Perak (P.M.P.) in conjunction with the 82th birthday of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah. on May 11, 2010.
Addressing Climate Change with Development
05 May 2010
By Imran Habib Ahmad, Visiting Fellow UKM & Lead Coordinatir UNDESA WESS 2009. Presented at Forum: “How Can Climate Change be Addressed in a Development Mode?, 29April 2010. Organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with the Institute of Environment & Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
ASEAN Economic Integration: Driven by Mandarins or Markets?
05 May 2010
By Professor Hal Hill, H.W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies, Australian National University and Jay Menon, Asian Development Bank. Presented at ISIS International Affairs Forum: “ASEAN Economics Integration: Driven by Markets or Mandarins?”, on 30 April 2010.
The G-20: Just Another Annual Get-Together of Leaders?
05 May 2010
The G-20: Just Another Annual Get-Together of Leaders? Commentary by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin on Shaping the G20 Agenda in Asia: The 2010 Seoul Summit, by Il SaKong (lead article). In East-West Dialogue, No. 5 (April 2010), pp. 6-8. Honolulu: East-West Center. Read More...
ISIS International Affairs Forum: “ASEAN Economics Integration: Driven by Markets or Mandarins?”
30 April 2010
by Professor Hal Hill Date: 30 April 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Forum: “How Can Climate Change be Addressed in a Development Mode?”
29 April 2010
Addressed by Imran Habib Ahmad, Visiting Fellow UKM & Lead Coordinatir UNDESA WESS 2009 Organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with the Institute of Environment & Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Date: 29 April 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur.
New Book: The Asia Pacific: Steering Between Crisis and Opportunity.
19 April 2010
Latest Publications The Asia Pacific: Steering Between Crisis and Opportunity (23rd APR) 138 pp (2010) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar Hassan RM 50.00 ISBN – 967-947-307-0 This publication carries some of the thought-provoking papers presented at the 23rd Asia Pacific Roundtable, held in June 2009, in Kuala Lumpur. The topics range from the prospects for peace…
Forum: "US-Malaysia Relations: Looking Ahead at Key Pillars of Cooperation"
19 April 2010
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Forum: “US-Malaysia Relations: Looking Ahead at Key Pillars of Cooperation”
14 April 2010
Jointly organized by Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Washington D.C. and Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia; and supporting organization, Malaysian American Society. Date: 14 April 2010 Venue: CSIS Conference Room, Washington D.C.
Pragmatic Diplomacy: Reviewing International and Malaysian Policy Toward Myanmar
13 April 2010
A report prepared by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia for the Asia Society’s Burma/Myanmar Initiative, March 2010. ISIS Malaysia’s report is extracted from Current Realities and Future Possibilities in Burma/Myanmar: Perspectives from Asia. Asia Society, March 2010
The Asia Pacific Roundtable Series
10 April 2010
Selected papers from the 22nd Asia Pacific Roundtable THE ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM - The Road Ahead By Ralph A. Cossa and Takeshi Yuzawa 34 pages (2009) ISBN 967-947-301-8 RM 10.00 SECURITY AND STABILITY IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC Issues and Responses By Stewart Firth 16 pages (2009) ISBN 967-947-302-5 RM 8.00 RE-EMERGENCE…
Calming the Waters in South China Sea
08 April 2010
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 9 August 2010.
The Great FDI Debate: Substance Or Subterfuge?
08 April 2010
The Great FDI Debate: Substance Or Subterfuge? Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in New Straits Times, 31 July 2010, entitled: Steps Being Taken to Draw Investments
Perdebatan Prestasi FDI
08 April 2010
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Utusan Malaysia, 30 July 2010.
The Next Step Up for a Southeast Asian Power
08 April 2010
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Steven Wong which appeared in East Asia Forum Quarterly, Vol. 2 No. 2 (April-June 2010), pp. 27-28.
The Next Step Forward for Malaysia
08 April 2010
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin and Steven C.M. Wong which appeared in The Star, 5 April 2010.
ISIS International Affairs Forum: “Eliminating Nuclear Threats”
08 April 2010
by Professor Gareth Evans, Co-Chair, International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Date: 8 April 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Rakyat Penentu Kejayaan MEB
02 April 2010
Article by Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Berita Harian, 31 March 2010.
Malaysia
30 March 2010
Article by Norhayati Mustapha which appeared in 2009 Top News on the Environment in Asia. Tokyo: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, 2009, pp. 36-37.
“The Right Stuff”: Personal Positioning for Tomorrow’s Challenges
24 March 2010
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wongat Taylor’s Business School, Taylor’s University College, 9 April 2010. Download PDF
Developments in East Asia: Economic Integration; Challenges to Malaysia
24 March 2010
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the NCCIM Forum on “A Strong China: Implications and Challenges”, Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur, 26 April 2010. Download PDF
Malaysia’s Growth and Development Story
24 March 2010
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the Phase 2: Follow-up Seminar of the Strategic Business Management Programme 2009, jointly organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and JARSKOG Konsult, Kuala Lumpur, 15 March 2010. Download PDF
Regional Economic Integration in East Asia and Japan’s FTA Policy
12 March 2010
By Prof Shujiro Urata, Professor of International Economics, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University and Research Fellow, Japan Center for Economic Research, Japan. Presented at ISIS International Affairs Forum: “Exploring a Desirable Regional Framework for East Asia: EAFTA, CEPEA, APEC or TPP?”, on 10 March 2010, Kuala Lumpur. This Forum was organized by ISIS…
ISIS International Affairs Forum: Romania and the European Union After the Lisbon Treaty
11 March 2010
by H.E. Mr Doru Costea, Secretary of State for Global Affairs, Romania. [By Invitation Only] Date:11 March 2010 Venue: ISIS Boardroom, Kuala Lumpur
Israel and Its American Fig Leaf
10 March 2010
by Tan Sri Ahmad Al-Farra. A Malay version appeared in the Utusan Malaysia, 29 October 2006.
Looking for New Meanings and New Roles: What Next in EU-Asia Relations?
10 March 2010
Speech presented by Mr. James Moran, Director for Asia, European Commission, at ISIS International Affairs Forum on 1st March 2010, Kuala Lumpur.
International Affairs Forum: “Exploring a Desirable Regional Framework for East Asia, EAFTA, CEPEA or APEC?”
09 March 2010
by Professor Shujiro Urata, Professor of International Economics, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Waseda University and Research Fellow, Japan Center for Economic Research, Japan. This Forum was organized by ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with Japan Foundation. [By invitation Only] Date: March 10, 2010 Place:ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum: “Looking for New Meanings and New Roles: What Is Next in EU-Asian Relations?”
28 February 2010
by Mr. James Moran, Director of Asia, External Relations Directorate General of the European Commission. Date: March 1, 2010 Place: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum:“Global Crisis: Can China’s Growth Compensate for Sluggish Recovery in the US and Europe”
25 February 2010
by Dr. Dan Steinbock Date: 25 February 2010
2nd India-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue
26 January 2010
2nd India-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue Date : 27-29 January 2010 Venue : Kuala Lumpur.
Library Briefing
20 January 2010
Library briefing to 2010 Course Participants of Maktab Pertahanan Angkatan Tentera (MPAT) / Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College by Mrs. Susan Teoh, Director of Information Services Date : 21 January 2010 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur.
The Impact of ICT in Malaysia: a Simultaneous Equations Approach
20 January 2010
Article by Jorah RAMLAN and E.M. Ahmed, which appeared in World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, No. 1/2, 2010.
Global Economic Crisis and Agriculture: A Worm’s Eye View
19 January 2010
By Larry Chee-Yoong Wong.Published in Rural Review, vol. 36 no. 2 (Second Half 2009), pp. 80-97.
Democracy, Free Markets and Ethnic Conflict in East Asia
19 January 2010
Paper presented by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the 7th East Asia Congress: “Positioning East Asia in a Post-Crisis World”, Kuala Lumpur, 6-8 December 2009. Download PDF
International Affairs Forum: THE HIGH VALUE-HIGH WAGE ECONOMY: ROLE OF LABOUR MARKET POLICIES IN SINGAPORE
14 January 2010
by Dr. Shandre Thangavelu Associate Professor, Department of Economics, National Unversity of Singapore. Date: 15 January 2010 Venue: Conference Room, ISIS Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS International Affairs Forum
14 January 2010
ISIS International Affairs Forum on “The High Value-High Wage Economy:Role of Labour Market Policies in Singapore” by Associate Professor Shandre Thangavelu Date: 15 January 2010 Venue: ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
ISIS Malaysia Reappoints Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan as Chairman & Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin Made CEO
09 January 2010
The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia has reappointed Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan as Chairman of the institute’s Board of Directors and the appointment of the Director-General, Dato’ Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 9 January. Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar has served as Chairman and CEO of…
Economic and Political Developments in Malaysia
05 January 2010
New Players New Game?Article written by Dato’ Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin which was posted in East Asia Forum, 31 December 2009... Visit website
What Political and Demographic Challenges Will Face Asia Pacific?
04 January 2010
Paper by Dato’ Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin at the The Asia-Pacific: A Community for the 21st Century, Sydney, Australia, 3-5 December 2009. Download PDF
Time to heal rifts and for a new beginning
14 December 2009
TIME TO HEAL RIFTS AND FOR A NEW BEGINNING "Partner the United States to narrow the divide between the Muslim world and the West..." Written by : Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ISIS Malaysia,which appeared in the New Straits Times, 20 June 2009 Executive Summary: President Barak Obama’s speeches at…
ASEAN-Australia New Zealand Dialogue
12 December 2009
ASEAN-Australia New Zealand Dialogue The ASEAN-Australia New Zealand Dialogue will be held on 9 December 2009 in Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by ASEAN-ISIS and ISIS Malaysia in collaboration with Asialink and Asia New Zealand Foundation.
New Dimension of Food Security
04 December 2009
Paper presented by Dr. Larry C.Y. Wong at the Persidangan Perkhidmatan Awam Keempat Belas (PPA 2009) - Transforming the Nation: Constructing the Future, Investing In Prosperity, INTAN Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, 29 September – 1 October 2009. Download PDF
7th East Asia Congress
03 December 2009
7th EAST ASIA CONGRESSS POSITIONING EAST ASIA IN THE POST-CRISIS WORLD Date: 7 December 2009 Time: 9.20 AM Venue: Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Keynote addressed by DULI YANG TERAMAT MULIA RAJA MUDA PERAK DARUL RIDZUAN RAJA NAZRIN SHAH "It is a pleasure indeed to be invited to deliver the Keynote Address at this Seventh East…
Will the Ringgit be Drawn into the Field of Yuan?
02 December 2009
Article by Dominick C.H. Low which appeared in The Star, 22 September 2009.
Launch of UNDP’s Regional Synthesis Report
30 November 2009
Launch of UNDP’s Regional Synthesis Report on the Global Financial Crisis and the Asia-Pacific Region; and The Global Financial Crisis and the Malaysian Economy: Impact and Responses by Dr. Ajay Chhibber Date : 1 December 2009 Venue : Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Organized by UNDP in cooperation with ISIS Malaysia and Faculty of Economics and…
32nd CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
14 November 2009
Date : 15-16 November 2009Venue : Jakarta, Indonesia
KOREA-ASEAN Co-operation Forum
12 November 2009
KOREA-ASEAN Co-operation Forum Papers 11-12 November 2009 The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format. Keynote address by Dato’ LEE Chee Leong, Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia.(142 KB) New roles, new responsibilities in global & regional security by Seo-Hang LEE. (1954 KB) ASEAN-Korea relations: new roles and responsibilities by KWA Chong Guan.…
Korea-Malaysia Roundtable
12 November 2009
Korea-Malaysia Roundtable :"Taking Stock and Moving Forward" Date : 13 November 2009 Venue : Shangrila Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Korea Foundation and ISIS Malaysia View also: Papers of Korea-Malaysia Roundtable
The 4th Korea-ASEAN Co-operation Forum
10 November 2009
The 4th Korea-ASEAN Co-operation Forum "Korea and ASEAN: New Roles, New Responsibilities" Date : 11-12 November 2009 Venue : Shangrila Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Korea Foundation and ISIS Malaysia View also: Papers of 4th Korea-ASEAN Co-operation Forum
ISIS Young Peoples Forum
28 October 2009
ISIS Young Peoples Forum ISIS Young Peoples Forum will be held on 28-29 October 2009 in Kuala Lumpur. This Forum is a gathering of talented young Malaysians. The conference is designed to provide them with a forum to discuss issues of national importance and to foster networks between these leaders of the future.
DG awarded Datoship
23 October 2009
The Director General of ISIS Malaysia, Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin has been awarded the Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) which carries the title “Dato’” in conjunction with the 79th birthday of the Sultan of Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah on 24 October 2009.
ISIS Malaysia Roundtable on 1Malaysia
21 October 2009
ISIS Malaysia Roundtable on 1Malaysia [By Invitation Only] Date : 22 October 2009 ISIS Venue : Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
International Affairs Forum on “Canada’s Civilian-Military Engagement in Afghanistan”
14 October 2009
International Affairs Forum on “Canada’s Civilian-Military Engagement in Afghanistan” by Mr. Ken Lewis, Former Representative of Canada in Kandahar (RoCK) Date : 15 October 2009 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Briefing to Singapore Command and Staff Course (SCSC) Study Group
05 October 2009
Briefing to Singapore Command and Staff Course (SCSC) Study Group by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman & CEO ISIS Malaysia Date : 6 October 2009 Venue : ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Transboundary Haze Dialogue
04 October 2009
Date : 5 October 2009 Venue : Impiana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Jointly organized by Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) and ISIS Malaysia.
Roundtable Discussion on Malaysian Policy Towards Myanmar
10 September 2009
Roundtable Discussion on Malaysian Policy Towards Myanmar The Roundtable Discussion on Malaysian Policy Towards Myanmar is on 10 September 2009 at ISIS Conference Room. [By Invitation Only]
List of Articles & Newsclippings Files
08 September 2009
Current Awareness Current Awareness - Journals & Magazines 3 - 10 May 2010 Current Awareness - Journals & Magazines 12 - 19 April 2010 Current Awareness - Journals & Magazines 1 - 8 April 2010 Current Awareness - Journals & Magazines 15 - 29 March 2010 Current Awareness - Journals & Magazines 9 - 18…
Malaysia International Visitor' Programme
01 September 2009
Malaysia International Visitor' ProgrammeThe Malaysia International Visitors Programme was instituted in 2002. Its objectives are: To promote international peace, understanding and cooperation. To raise awareness and understanding of Malaysia and its policies among international media, intellectuals, business/economics leaders and others in the fields of culture, administration and politics. To promote Malaysia as an attractive venue…
Main Flash
01 September 2009
MAIN FLASH ISIS Building - picture of building ISIS Malaysia is engaged in a wide range of activities focusing on objective and independent policy research and fostering dialogue and debate between the public sector, the private sector and academia. ……. Read more…. [link the click to ISIS] ASIA-PACIFIC ROUNDTABLE (APR) [ Picture of APR…
EAEC Contact
27 August 2009
East Asia Economic Centre at theInstitute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) MalaysiaNo. 1, Persiaran Sultan SalahuddinP O Box 1242450778 Kuala LumpurMalaysiaTel: +603 2693 9366 ext 120/125/130/146/172Fax: +603 2693 9375Email: eacnet@isis.org.myWe are located off Jalan Parlimen and directly opposite the National Monument (Tugu Peringatan Negara).
EAEC Resources
27 August 2009
A Association for Asia Research Asia Economies Asia Links - Gergo Asia Media Link - Kidon Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Asia Source Asia Times Online Asia Observer B BruNet Homepage C Cambodia in Modern History Channel News Asia China's Official Gateway to News & Information E East Asian Collections East Asia Forum East…
EAEC Network
27 August 2009
As the organisers of the East Asia Congress, the EAEC needs to ensure that the topics to be discussed are always relevant and that the best resource people are chosen to lead the discussions on them. It is for this reason that the East Asia Congress Network or EAC Net has been specifically created.The EAC…
Interns
20 August 2009
2018 Marisa Hasmah Mokhzani (July 2018) University of London Puteri Amida Afsha Afzan binti Baharim (March 2018 - September 2018) LimKokWing University Tengku Ilisha Ameera Tengku Abdullah (February 2018 - April 2018) University of Falmouth 2017 Tengku Muhammad Shah Tengku Abdullah (July 2017) Oxford Brooke’s University Mr Jacques Gairard (July 2017) IE University Mr Giuseppe…
ISIS International Affairs Forum
07 August 2009
ISIS International Affairs Forum: “The New Silk Road: How a Rising Arab World Is Turning Away From the West and Rediscovering China” This was a talk by Dr Ben Simpfendorfer, Chief China Economist, Royal Bank of Scotland, Hong Kong held at ISIS Conference Room on 7 August 2009. Date : 7 August 2009 Venue :…
Chairmen and CEOs
03 August 2009
Chairman & CEO of ISIS Malaysia Chief Executive (2020) The Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia is pleased to announce that Encik Herizal Hazri has been appointed as Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia. Herizal is known for his engagements with think tanks, civil society, and governments particularly in the areas of development and…
towards a new asia
02 August 2009
Towards a New Asia PrefaceOn December 19,1992, a group of Asians met in Kuala Lumpur and decided to establish what they called the "Commission for a New Asia". They came from virtually every corner of this vast continent, from virtually every direction of the ideological compass, from virtually every religious belief and from the widest…
research cjs
02 August 2009
Centre for Japan Studies - Research Japan's Security Policy in the Post-Cold War Era - Towards the Enhancement of its Security Roles (1996)This study suggests that Japan should play a more positive security role in the Asia-Pacific region in the post-Cold War era. It also explains the historical background and components of Japan's defence policy.…
Publications General
02 August 2009
ISIS publications ISIS publications cover a wide range of subjects.BooksTitles available ranging from economic to security issues. Latest20082007200620052000-20041996-19991990-19951985-1989To purchase books, please click Order FormPapers and ArticlesRecent papers or articles on various national as well as international issues.ISIS FocusA limited circulation quarterly magazine covering ISIS activities.
Publications9
29 July 2009
FOSTERING INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MARKET FREEDOM AND CONSUMER EMANICIPATION By Chong Li Choy1986 18pp RM5.50/US$3.00 ISBN 967-947-027-X While arguing against protectionism as a solution to the problem, the writer proposes that the way to make Asean industries more efficient and products more competitive is to free markets and enhance consumer emanicipation. The fundamental long-term needs…
Publications8
29 July 2009
JAPAN IN TRANSITION Economy, politics and society Edited by Steven C M Wong and Kazue Sugiyama 1992 93pp RM27.00/US$13.50 ISBN 967-947-150-0 The pace and magnitude of political, economic and social developments which have taken place in Japan in recent years shows a nation in flux. This book contains the proceedings of the First Annual Conference…
Publications7
29 July 2009
MEETING HOUSING NEEDS Issues and Policy Directions Edited by Kamariah Othman 1993 140pp RM12.00/US$6.00 ISBN967-947-168-3 The problems of meeting housing needs in Malaysia are not only caused by rapid population growth, but also by the country's prosperity and progress in the last two decades. Under the Fifth Malaysia Plan, the country was able to meet…
Publications6
29 July 2009
GENERATING A NATIONAL SAVINGS MOVEMENT Edited by Al'Alim Ibrahim 1994 321pp RM40.00/US$20.00 (sc) RM50.00/US$25.00 (hc) ISBN 967-947-196-9 The First Malaysian National Savings Conference, which was very comprehensive, covered the theoretical framework relating savings to national growth and development. It also covered issues relating to social security, which have emerged with the sustained economic growth and…
Publications5
29 July 2009
MANAGING TRUST Transparency, Accountability & Ethics in Malaysia Edited by Patrick Pillai, Azreen Pharmy, Karen Neoh and Kim Thiruchelvam 175 pp 1995 RM15.00/US$7.50 ISBN 967-947-203-5 How best can we create a more ethical and moral society? One approach is to ensure that executives in both the public and private sectors manage the trust bestowed on…
Publications4
29 July 2009
MANAGING SECURITY AND PEACE IN THE ASIA PACIFIC (9TH APR) Edited by Thangam Ramnath 1996 594 pp RM 38.00 ISBN 967947- 218-3 The Ninth Asia Pacific Roundtable focused heavily on non-conventional challenges to security. The role of the media in the making of peace and conflict and its impact on interstate relations came under close…
Publications3
29 July 2009
ASEAN, APEC AND ASEM: CONCENTRIC CIRCLES AND 'OPEN CLUBS' By Andrew Elak & Hadi Soesastro 1997 25 pp RM 3.50 ISBN – 967947-231-0 This paper analyses the principles for liberalising and facilitating investment in Apec set out in the 1995 Osaka Action Agenda. It also analyses the need for further refining these principles. It proposes…
Publications2
29 July 2009
ASIA PACIFIC SECURITY: UNCERTAINTY IN A CHANGING WORLD ORDER (16TH APR) 584 pp (2003) Edited by Elina Noor & Mohamed Jawhar Hassan RM 85.00 ISBN 967947-286-8 The 16th Asia Pacific Roundtable was convened in June 2002, when the world was still recovering from the after-effects of the terrorist attacks of Sept 11 2001, and the US military strike…
Publications1
29 July 2009
Publications ISIS publications cover a wide range of subjects Books Titles available ranging from economic to security issues. Latest 2008 2007 2006 2005 2000-2004 1996-1999 1990-1995 1985-1989 To purchase books, please click Order Form Papers and Articles Recent papers or articles on various national as well as international issues. ISIS Focus A limited circulation quarterly…
Video Gallery
22 July 2009
Video Gallery A selection of latest ISIS Videos is listed here. {auto usefullscreen="true" width="630" height="340" screenmode="plright" plsize="240"}Playlist1.xml{/auto} Click Play button or select a video from the list to start the video, scroll down the black scroll bar on the right of playlist to view more.
The Fiscal Policy Coordination in Asia: Asia Investment Infrastructure Fund
16 July 2009
Presented by Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin at the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) Conference: Regional Cooperation and Architecture Policy Issues, ADBI, Tokyo, 16 July 2009: The East Asian countries, as they face the present global economic downturn have adopted the same approach as have the US and EU that is to use the public sector.…
Research and Publications Papers
13 July 2009
Research and Publications PAPERS 2009 Opportunities and Threats Under the Current Global Economic Scenarios Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the CIMB Bank Customer Appreciation Cocktail, Shah Alam, 26 June 2009. Challenges to SMIs in Overcoming Economic Tsunami Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the Retreat Persatuan Usahawan Tenaga Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional…
Articles - archived
13 July 2009
Archived Articles 2008Islam Dari Persepsi Ilmuan Bukan IslamArticle by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 28 December 2008Wajarkah Wartawan Berpeluk Tubuh?Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 21 December 2008Five Dimensions of the CrisisArticle by Steven C.M. Wong which appeared in The Star, 15 December 2008.Apabila Wartawan Gopoh…
Publications-main
13 July 2009
Publications ISIS publications cover a wide range of subjects Books Titles available ranging from economic to security issues. Latest 2008 2007 2006 2005 2000-2004 1996-1999 1990-1995 1985-1989 To purchase books, please click Order Form Papers and Articles Recent papers or articles on various national as well as international issues. ISIS Focus A limited…
DG appointed to NEAC
10 July 2009
Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin, Director General of ISIS has been appointed as one of the nine panel members of the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC) by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. This announcement appeared in The Star, Experts Tapped to NEAC, 11 July 2009.
The Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR)
10 July 2009
The Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR) ISIS Malaysia has also hosted the Asia-Pacific Roundtable series since its launch in 1987 to promote trust and confidence in the Asia-Pacific region. As a Track Two forum, the APR brings together think tanks, academics, media representatives and senior government officials acting in their personal capacity to engage in candid dialogue…
Administration and Finance Division
10 July 2009
Administration and Finance Division The Administration and Finance Division of ISIS is entrusted with responsibilities with regard to Finance, Personnel Management, Administration, Company Secretarial Work and Perdana Scholarship Administration. The division is headed Haji Mohamed Thamby bin Md. Ibrahim who is in charge of the Perdana Scholarship Secretariat. He is also the Secretary to the…
Roundtable Discussion on "Malaysian Responses to the Global Financial and Economic Crisis"
07 July 2009
Roundtable Discussion on "Malaysian Responses to the Global Financial and Economic Crisis" Roundtable Discussion on "Malaysian Responses to the Global Financial and Economic Crisis", held on 19 January 2009 at ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Talk: “Mexican Security Priorities in an Age of Globalization”
06 July 2009
Talk: “Mexican Security Priorities in an Age of Globalization” by Mr Luis Herrera-Lasso, Director General, Mexican School of Intelligence for National Security. [By Invitation Only] Date : 7 July 2009 Venue : Kuala Lumpur Jointly hosted by ISIS Malaysia and the Institute of Western Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
Anak Palestin Turut Berjuang
05 July 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 5 July 2009.
Menilai Konflik Politik di Iran
28 June 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 28 June 2009.
Opportunities and Threats Under the Current Global Economic Scenarios
26 June 2009
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the CIMB Bank Customer Appreciation Cocktail, Shah Alam, 26 June 2009. Download PDF
The Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT)
23 June 2009
The Network of East Asian Think-Tanks or "NEAT" as it is usually known was a recommendation of the East Asian Studies Group (2002) set up by the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Summit. It is a grouping of 13 government-designated organizations, one from each APT country. The main purposes of NEAT Serve as a ‘Track Two’…
Opinions
23 June 2009
This page lists opinion pieces by researchers or prominent personalities related to the activities of ISIS Malaysia.
Seminar Papers
23 June 2009
This series comprises papers presented at ISIS seminars organised to discuss issues of the day. The wide-ranging selection includes papers on oil prices, the tin crisis, federalism, university places and privatisation. THE CONTINUING CRISIS IN THE PHILIPPINES Harold Crouch1985 12pp RM4.50/US$2.50 ISBN 967-99974-1-3 Marcos' imposition of martial law in the Philippines in 1972 triggered off…
Europe Papers
23 June 2009
Short and informative articles on European current affairs. THE SOVIET UNION, EASTERN EUROPE AND WESTERN RESPONSES Curt Gasteyger1990 llpp RM3.00/US$1.50 ISBN 967-947-108-X Changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe have been rapid and far-reaching. Historical developments have led to a new post-war configuration that few could predict as possible. This paper was delivered at…
International Ecomonic Issues Papers
23 June 2009
Articles that explore key macro-economic questions that have a bearing on the international economy. These include the economic management policies of the United States and Japan and the Third World debt problem. THE US, JAPAN & THE PACIFIC RIM: Competition, co-operation and conflict Richard Drobnick 1988 15pp RM4.00/US$2.00 ISBN 967-947-082-2 This paper written in 1988…
Japan Research Series
23 June 2009
This series covers various issues pertaining to Japan, Japan-Malaysia relations and Japan-Southeast Asia relations. It focusses on trade, investment, finance technology, tourism, human resource development, official development assistance, and politics, defence and security. ATTRACTING JAPANESE TOURISTS AND ENHANCING THEIR IMPACT ON MALAYSIA Khoo Hock Aun 1994 39pp RM10.00/US$5.00 ISBN 967-947-181-0 This Japan Research Series paper,…
Pacific Papers
23 June 2009
The Pacific is growing in importance with the common belief that the 21st Century will be the Pacific Century. This series comprise articles that explore military and strategic issues as they affect the Asia-Pacific. SINO-JAPANESE-US MILITARY TECHNOLOGY RELATIONS William T Tow 1988 42pp RM6.00/US$3.00 ISBN 967-947-075-X In this assessment of the politics of Sino-Japanese-US military…
Issue Papers
23 June 2009
Comprises articles generated contemporaneously in response to key issues of the day, both on the national and international fronts. 2007 JIHAD REVISITED? SHIFTING DYNAMICS OF RADICAL MOVEMENTS IN INDONESIA TODAY 56 pp (2007)By Farish Ahmad-NoorFreeISBN – 967-947-288-4 In this paper the author, who had spent close to two months in Indonesia, outlines his study on…
ISIS Books 1985-1989
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published from 1985-1989 ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS TO UNEMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA By R. Thillainathan 1989 22pp RM5.00/US$2.50 ISBN 9667-947-087-3 In this paper, the writer discusses the major economic changes in the Malaysian economy in the early and mid-eighties and how they have contributed to the unemployment problem. He analyses recent developments in the labour…
ISIS Books 1990-1995
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published from 1990-1995 THE EMERGING REGIONAL SECURITY ARCHITECTURE IN THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION (8TH APR) Edited by Bunn Nagara & Cheah Siew Ean 449 pp 1995 RM 35.00 ISBN 967947-219-1 The Eighth Asia Pacific Roundtable addressed issues such as future security in the Asia Pacific, the strengthening of regional security regimes, the…
ISIS Books 1996-1999
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published from 1996-1999 TAMING TURMOIL IN THE PACIFIC (12TH APR) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar Hassan & Mely C Anthony 1999 441 pp RM 75.00 ISBN 967947-243-4 The 12th Asia Pacific Roundtable was held exactly a year after the economic crisis first hit the region. Papers presented at the roundtable included in-depth analyses…
ISIS Books 2000-2004
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published from 2000-2004 ASIA PACIFIC SECURITY: INVESTING IN PEACE (17TH APR) 442 pp (2004) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar Hassan RM 89.00 ISBN – 967947-287-6 This compilation of papers presented at the 17th Asia Pacific Roundtable discusses the general security outlook for the region, terrorism and its related issues, Islam in Southeast Asia,…
ISIS Books 2005
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published in 2005 PACIFYING THE PACIFIC: CONFRONTING THE CHALLENGES (18TH APR) 438 pp (2005) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar Hasaan RM 89.00 ISBN- 967947-289-2 The 18th Asia Pacific Roundtable addressed a number of comprehensive security challenges confronting the region. Uppermost were the implications to global and regional security posed by the extraordinary policies…
ISIS Books 2006
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published in 2006 NOORDIN SOPIEE: A MAN AND HIS IDEAS Selected writing and speeches708 pp (2006) Edited by Mohamed Jawhar HassanRM 130.00 ( H/C) ISBN - 967947-290-6 This book encompasses a collection of selected papers and articles of the late Tan Sri Dr Noordin Sopiee as well as speeches delivered by him…
ISIS Books 2008
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published in 2008 The Asia Pacific Roundtable Series: selected papers from the 21st Asia Pacific Roundtable CONSTRUCTING THE SOCIAL ASEAN by M.C. Abad, Jr 23 pages (2008)ISBN 967-947-293-6RM 8.00 ASEAN AT 40 Reinventing, Challenges and Prospects By Philip Bowring 12 pages (2008)ISBN 967-947-295-0RM 8.00 PUTTING ALL THE CARDS ON THE TABLE Trust as…
ISIS Books 2007
23 June 2009
ISIS Books Published in 2007 PEACE IN THE PACIFIC: CONFRONTING THE ISSUES (20th APR) Selected papers602 pp (2007)Edited by Stephen LeongRM 89.00 ISBN – 978-967947-292-9 This volume encompasses selected papers from the 20th Asia Pacific Roundtable conference that took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from May 29 to June 1, 2006. The Roundtable series…
Latest ISIS Books
23 June 2009
Titles available range from regional economic reforms to issues governed by the law of the seas. Latest Publications Australia’s Multicultural Identity in the Asian Century - Waleed Aly. Kuala Lumpur: ISIS Malaysia, 2014. This monograph is based on a talk by the author, on ‘Australia’s Multicultural Identity in the Asian Century’, at an ISIS International…
Consultancies & Projects
23 June 2009
Major Research and Consultancies Capitalizing on the Economic and Business Potential of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam: A Strategic Plan of Action This was a study commissioned by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to provide a roadmap for Malaysia to profit from opportunities offered by Vietnam. The final report was submitted in February 2009. Energy…
Eminent Fellow
23 June 2009
HRH Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah The Regent of Perak Darul Ridzuan The Raja Muda of Perak Raja Nazrin Shah receiving his letter of appointment as Eminent ISIS Fellow from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ISIS Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the Perak Palace in Kuala Lumpur, 25…
Faktor Memperngaruhi Budaya Melayu
21 June 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 21 June 2009.
The Global Financial Crisis and the Malaysia Economy
20 June 2009
IMPACT AND RESPONSES A Joint Report by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia and the Faculty of Economics and Administration, Universiti Malaya (UM). Commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Written by: Dato’ Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin, ISIS Malaysia and Professor Dr. Rajah Rasiah, UM. Executive Summary: As with most of…
East Asia Economic Centre
19 June 2009
Welcome to the East Asia Economic Centre (EAEC) at ISIS Malaysia. The EAEC was established in 2003 to be a regional focal point for research into the East Asia region, a region that is among the fastest growing in the world and which is integrating at a very rapid rate. Our aim is simple: to…
24th APR
19 June 2009
24th Asia Pacific Roundtable Papers, 7-9 June 2010 (The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format or power-point) Speech by Mr. Hidetoshi Nishimra, Executive Director of ERIA at the Welcoming dinner (194 KB) Keynote address the Hon. Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia (233 KB) Closing…
2009
19 June 2009
Seventh East Asia Congress Reports, 6-8 December 2009 (PDF files & Power Point files) Finding New Sources of Growth in East Asia by Chulsu Kim (193 K) The Challenge of Structural Reforms, the G20 and East Asia by Young Soogil. (147 K) Outlook for Sovereign Ratings in Asia: Rebuilding Momentum After the Storm by Elena…
2005
19 June 2009
Fourth East Asia Congress Reports, 9-11 December 2005 (PDF files & Power Point files) Congress Programme
2003
19 June 2009
First East Asia Congress Reports, 4-6 August 2003 (PDF files) Building the East Asia Community: The Way Forward (132K) The Case For and Against an Asian Monetary Fund (219K) Exploring Freer Trading Arrangements (351K) Stepping Up Asian Financial Co-operation (328K) Strengthening Health Co-operation (351K) Forging Educational Collaboration (384K) Developing Tourism Flows (498K) Managing Labour Migration…
2008
19 June 2009
Sixth East Asia Congress Reports, 3-6 December 2008 (PDF files & Power Point files) The US Presidential Election: What Happened? Why and What Implications for East Asia by Chung-in Moon (22.7 K) East Asia’s Growing Economic Weight: Present State and Challenges by Sayuri Shirai (1,310 K) East Asian Development: Dynamism & Uncertainty by Vo Tri…
2007
19 June 2009
Fifth East Asia Congress Reports, 2-4 December 2007 (PDF files & Power Point files) East Asia’s Relations With the United States Under a New Leadership by Carolina G. Hernandez (20 K) Comprehensive Economic Partnerships: East Asia? East Asia Plus? Asia Pacific by Wing Thye Woo (48 K) Comprehensive Economic Partnership: East Asia and Beyond? by…
2006
19 June 2009
Fourth East Asia Congress Reports, 3-5 December 2006 (PDF files & Power Point files) “China Threat” Perception: A Major Obstacle to East Asian Community Building by Zhang Xizhen (78 K) Enhancing East Asian Economic Integration: Strategic Issues, Critical Imperatives by Zhou Qing (136K) Enhancing East Asian Economic Integration: Some Observations and Notes by J. Soedradjad…
2004
19 June 2009
Second East Asia Congress Reports, 28-30 May 2004 (PDF files) Sustaining East Asia's Economic Growth and Dynamism: The Macro & Micro Challenges (23K) An "Expanded" Europe and the Free Trade Area of the Americas: Impact and Responses for East Asia (43K) Monetary and Financial Cooperation: Specific Proposals for East Asia (16K) Promoting Labour Mobility in…
EAEC Publications
19 June 2009
Title : The Tragedy That Didn't Happen. Malaysia's crisis management and capital controlsAuthor : Dr Marie Aimee TourresPages : 338Summary : The book has several distinct aims. Most important, it gives the background to, and an account of, Malaysia's response to the 1997 Asian crisis. By taking the reader through the Malaysian crisis management process,…
EAEC Proceedings
19 June 2009
Seventh East Asia Congress 6 - 8 December 2009 Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Congress Programme and Papers Sixth East Asia Congress 3 - 6 December 2008 Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Congress Programme and Papers Fifth East Asia Congress 2 - 4 December 2007Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaCongress Programme and Papers Fourth East Asia…
21st APR
19 June 2009
21st Asia Pacific Roundtable Papers, 4-8 June 2007 (PDF files & Power Point files) ASEAN At 40: Reinvention, Challenges and Prospects by Philip Bowring (55 KB) Present State and Likely Future Directions of U.S. Foreign and Security Policies: View from Russia by Vitaly Naumkin (55 KB) A Distracted and Preoccupied America: Implications for US Policy…
APR Archives
19 June 2009
24th Asia Pacific Roundtable 7-9 June 2010 Proceedings Highlights Article from Newspaper Selection of Quotes ISIS Focus Special Issue No. 6 23rd Asia Pacific Roundtable 1-4 June 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Papers (Selected papers are in their original, unedited form) Proceedings 22nd Asia Pacific Roundtable 3-5 June 2008 Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Programme and…
22nd APR
19 June 2009
22nd Asia Pacific Roundtable Papers, 3-5 June 2008 (PDF files & Power Point files) Keynote address by the Honourable Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi (227 KB) The United States and the Asia-Pacific: Issues for 2009 by Robert G. Sutter (65.9 KB) Post-Election U.S.: A New Foreign Policy Era? by Charles E. Morrison (681 KB) China…
23rd APR
19 June 2009
23rd Asia Pacific Roundtable Papers, 1-4 June 2009 (The papers are in their original, unedited form in PDF format) Keynote address by the YAB Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (22 KB) Remarks by H.E. Masahiko Horie, Ambassador of Japan at reception hosted by Japan (20 KB) The Global Financial Crisis:…
Common Values, Strong Ties
18 June 2009
Interview Article with Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in Beijing Review, Vol. 52 No. 24, 18 June 2009, p.11.
A Diplomat to the End
18 June 2009
An interview with Tan Sri Zainal Abidin Sulong, former Chairman of ISIS Malaysia which appeared in The Sun, 18 June 2009.
International Affairs Forum on From Recession to Recovery
17 June 2009
International Affairs Forum on From Recession to Recovery: How Soon and How Strong? by Dr. Prakash Kannan. International Affairs Forum on From Recession to Recovery: How Soon and How Strong? by Dr. Prakash Kannan, Economist, Research Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 17 June 2009 at ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur {mp3}Dr Prakash Kannan-(170609){/mp3}
ISIS Books
14 June 2009
Titles available range from regional economic reforms to law issues governing the seas.
ISIS Focus
14 June 2009
2010 ISIS Focus (No. 12/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 11/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 10/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 9/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 8/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 7/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 6/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 5/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 4/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 3/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 2/2010) ISIS Focus (No. 1/2010) 2009/2008 ISIS Focus (Jul - Dec…
Kemelut Pencalonan Hakim Amerika Syarikat
14 June 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 14 June 2009.
Bureaus and Centres - OLD
08 June 2009
The breadth of research undertaken by ISIS may be illustrated by the work of its various Bureaus and Centres. The various divisions facilitate the dissemination of information and research findings, and the promotion of dialogue on important national and international issues. Bureau of Foreign Policy and Security Studies Bureau of Economic Policy Studies Bureau of…
Bureau of Economic Policy Studies - OLD
07 June 2009
Bureau of Economic Policy Studies Background The Malaysian economy has undergone significant economic and social transformations since the 1980s and has had to face a constantly evolving set of challenges. Much of this has can be attributed to the combination of sound macroeconomic growth and dynamic development policies. Given the openness of the economy, international…
Bureau of Foreign Policy and Security Studies - OLD
07 June 2009
Bureau of Foreign Policy and Security Studies Background Initially named the Bureau of Security and Foreign Policy Studies, the Bureau of Foreign Policy and Security Studies was established to provide timely and relevant policy analyses in those areas affecting Malaysia’s comprehensive strategic interests. The Bureau seeks to foster greater insight, understanding and discourse through its…
Bureau of Environment, Science, Technology and Natural Resources - OLD
07 June 2009
Bureau of Environment, Science, Technology and Natural Resources (BEST) Background The Bureau of Environment, Science, Technology and Natural Resources (BEST) was formed in 1990 to conduct policy research in the areas of science, energy, natural resources and the environment. Activities in Science and Technology are built upon ISIS' central role as the Technical Secretariat for…
Finance and Administration Division - OLD
07 June 2009
Finance and Administration Division The Finance and Administration Division of ISIS is entrusted with responsibilities with regard to Finance, Personnel Management, Administration, Company Secretarial Work and Perdana Scholarship Administration. The division is headed Haji Mohamed Thamby bin Md. Ibrahim who is in charge of the Perdana Scholarship Secretariat. He is also the Secretary to the…
Centre for China Studies (CCS)
07 June 2009
Centre for China Studies (CCS) The emergence of China is an historic event and one that deserves the most careful and competent analysis. Despite six centuries of interactions between the two countries, however, Malaysia remains ill equipped to study modern China in its political, economic and social dimensions. In an effort to redress this vacuum, the…
Centre for Japan Studies (CJS)
07 June 2009
Centre for Japan Studies (CJS) Background In 1982, Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged Malaysians to "Look East". The Centre for Japan Studies, established in January 1991 at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, is intended to serve as an instrument of this policy, namely to promote the study…
Publications Division
07 June 2009
Publications Division Objectives The Division's objectives are to: Disseminate information and knowledge. Assist in the task of ISIS Malaysia's image projection Types of Publications A wide range of printed media is available. It includes: BooksTitles available range from regional economic reforms to issues governed by the law of the seas. Papers and Articlese.g news features,…
Public Affairs and Conference Services (PACS)
07 June 2009
PACS organises all of ISIS’ conferences, fora, seminars and meetings, both in-house and at other venues in Kuala Lumpur and elsewhere. It maintains a complete database of names of senior government officials, industry leaders, NGO personnel, the academia and think tanks in Malaysia and the region.
Information Services
07 June 2009
ISIS Library One of the missions of the Information Services was to build up the existing ISIS Library into an excellent resource centre. Today, the ISIS Library is one of the renowned resource centres in Malaysia, specializing in the major research interests of ISIS, namely, economics, foreign policy and security studies, social policy and technology,…
Administration
07 June 2009
Administration The Administration of ISIS is entrusted with responsibilities with regard to Finance, Personnel Management and Administration.
Foreign Policy & Security Studies
07 June 2009
Foreign Policy & Security Studies Background Initially named the Bureau of Security and Foreign Policy Studies and then as the Bureau of Foreign Policy and Security Studies, the Foreign Policy & Security was established to provide timely and relevant policy analyses in those areas affecting Malaysia’s comprehensive strategic interests. It seeks to foster greater insight,…
Economics
07 June 2009
Economics Background The Malaysian economy has undergone significant economic and social transformations since the 1980s and has had to face a constantly evolving set of challenges. Much of this has can be attributed to the combination of sound macroeconomic growth and dynamic development policies. Given the openness of the economy, international transactions of trade in…
Technology, Innovation,Energy and Sustainability
07 June 2009
Technology, Innovation, Energy and Sustainability Formerly was known as BEST (Bureau of Environment, Science, Technology and Natural Resources). TIES has re-oriented its objective to provide strategic foresight, intelligence service, collaborative research and policy advice targeted at public, business and policy audiences/clients via dialogues, forums, policy briefs and consultancies in the following areas: Technology Collaboration with…
SiteMap
07 June 2009
Home About US About ISIS Introduction Board Members Organisation Chart Noordin Sopiee Chair Bureaus & Centres People@ISIS ISIS Staff Past Chairmen and CEOs Eminent Fellow Distinguished Fellows Visiting Fellows Interns Opportunities & Careers Contact ISIS Site Map Events Upcoming Events Roundtable Discussion on Malaysian Policy Towards Myanmar Transboundary Haze Dialogue ISIS Malaysia Roundtable on 1Malaysia…
Mengimbas Kegagalan Komunisme
07 June 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 7 June 2009.
23rd Asia-Pacific Roundtable
02 June 2009
23rd Asia-Pacific Roundtable 23rdd Asia-Pacific Roundtable: Strengthening Comprehensive and Cooperative Security in the Asia-Pacific, held on 2-4 June 2009 at the Imperial Sheraton Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and ASEAN-ISIS, and supported by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia.
31st CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting
01 June 2009
31st CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting 31st CSCAP Steering Committee Meeting held on 1 June 2009 in Kuala Lumpur
Pentadbiran Yang Baik Jadi Sandaran
31 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 31 May 2009.
Challenges to SMIs in Overcoming Economic Tsunami
30 May 2009
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the Retreat Persatuan Usahawan Tenaga Malaysia and Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Port Dickson, 30 May 2009. Download PDF
Fresh Priorities on a Well-Travelled Road
28 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in New Straits Times, 28 May 2009.
Kegagalan Tentera Asing di Afghanistan
24 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 24 May 2009.
Kejayaan Malaysia dan Cabaran yang Menanti
17 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 17 May 2009.
Kepentingan Memior Untuk Seorang Wartawan
10 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 10 May 2009.
Regional Financial Stability and Economic Growth: The Need for Cooperation in Financial Regulations and Credit Rating
09 May 2009
Paper presented by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin at the Shanghai Forum on Asian Financial Cooperation: Global Economic Crisis and Asian Financial Cooperation - Opportunities and Road Map, Shanghai, China, 9 May 2009. Download PDF
Menilai Nasib Umat Islam
03 May 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 3 May 2009.
Golf and the Economic Environment - Meeting the Global Challenge
27 April 2009
Paper presented by Steven C.M. Wong at the Malaysian Strategic Golf Management Workshop 2009, Saujana Golf and Country Club, Subang, 27 April 2009. Download PDF
Rundingan dengan Negara Jiran Bukan Mudah
26 April 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 26 April 2009.
Sejarah Tidak Boleh Dipadamkan
19 April 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 19 April 2009.
Nasib Penduduk Minoriti Islam
12 April 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 12 April 2009.
under construction!
12 April 2009
this page is under construction.
Public Lecture on Global Crisis
06 April 2009
Public Lecture on Global Economic Melt Down will be held at ISIS Malaysia on 25 September 2009.
13 APR
06 April 2009
13 APR was held at Nikko Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 13 July 2005. Prime Minister Dato Sri Abdullah Badawi delivered the keynote address at this event attended by over 300 participants.
US Islamic world
06 April 2009
US Islamic World Regional Forum 12-14 October 2009 at Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
CSCAP Leaders Meeting
06 April 2009
CSCAP Leaders Meeting will be hosted by ISIS at the ISIS conference room located on Jalan Tugu.
Peralihan Kuasa Secara Aman Damai
05 April 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 5 April 2009.
New Model Needed to Spur Economy
02 April 2009
Article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in The Star, 2 April 2009.
Malaysia Perlukan Satu Model Ekonomi Baru
02 April 2009
Article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Berita Harian, 2 April 2009.
CSCAP Malaysia Brainstorming Session
01 April 2009
CSCAP Malaysia Brainstorming Session on Security Implications of Climate Change CSCAP Malaysia Brainstorming Session on Security Implications of Climate Change was held on 1 April 2009 at ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur
Mahathir, Kassim dan Sosialisme
08 March 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 8 March 2009.
International Affairs Forum on Global Financial Crisis
03 March 2009
International Affairs Forum on Global Financial Crisis: US Recovery and China's Growth by Dr. Dan Steinbock. International Affairs Forum on Global Financial Crisis: US Recovery and China's Growth by Dr. Dan Steinbock, Research Director of International Business, India, China and America Institute (ICA) USA, 3 March 2009 at ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur {mp3}Dan Steinbock{/mp3}
ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
02 March 2009
ASEAN Ministerial Meeting was held at Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 3 March 2006. Prime Minister Dato Sri Abdullah Badawi delivered the keynote address at this event attended by over 300 participants.
Aging in Asia: Strategic Implications
01 March 2009
Article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin and Steven C.M. Wong which appeared in Japan Spotlight, March/April 2009, pp. 28-29
Antara Penyeksaan dan Prasangka
01 March 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 1 March 2009.
K-Economy as a Solution for Long-Term Economic Stability
24 February 2009
Paper presented by Steven C M Wong at the National Seminar on Riding the Global Economic slowdown: Message for Malaysian Businesses, Matrade Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur, 24 February 2009. Download PDF
The Fall of the Liberal Party of Australia: Lessons for Malaysian Liberals
20 February 2009
Paper by Keith Leong, published by Malaysia Think Tank (London Branch), 20 February 2009. Download PDF
Global Financial and Food Crises: A Malaysian Perspective
19 February 2009
By Larry C.Y. Wong. Published in Agricultural Reforms and Trade Liberalization in China and Selected Asian Countries: Lessons of Three Decades. RAP Publication 20009/15. Bangkok: Regional Office for Asia and Pacific, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations, 2009, pp. 135-148. Download Download PDF
Catatan Dari Buku Surat Dr. Mahatir
15 February 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 15 February 2009.
Mengimbas Jasa Tun Dr. Ismail
08 February 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 8 February 2009.
Sejarah Bukan Sekadar Nostalgia
25 January 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 25 January 2009.
Gaza Ulangi Nasib Lebanon
18 January 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 18 January 2009.
Public Lecture on the "Global Financial Crisis and the Economic Slowdown"
15 January 2009
Public Lecture on the "Global Financial Crisis and the Economic Slowdown: Implications for S.E. Asia and the United Nations Response" by Dr. K.S.Jomo. Public Lecture on the "Global Financial Crisis and the Economic Slowdown: Implications for S.E. Asia and the United Nations Response" by Dr. K.S.Jomo was held on 15 January 2009 at the Ballroom,…
Maladies Sans Frontiers: Containing and Controlling Pandemics Across Borders
12 January 2009
Paper presented by Elina Noor at the Conference of Pandemics Preparedness, Marina Mandarin Hotel, Singapore, 12-13 January 2009. Download PDF
Israel and Gaza: Stop the Carnage, End the Lies
12 January 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Straits Times, 12 January 2009.
Menyingkap Intifiada Pejuang Palestin
04 January 2009
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 4 January 2009
Malaysia-Singapore Economic Relations: Once Partners, Now Rivals, What Next?
30 December 2008
Chapter article by Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Takashi Shiraishi (ed.) Across The Causeway: A Multi-Dimension Study of Malaysia-Singapore Relations, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2008.
Malaysia
30 December 2008
Article by Norhayati Mustapha which appeared in 2008 Top News on the Environment in Asia. Tokyo: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, 2009, pp. 56-59.
Islam Dari Persepsi Ilmuan Bukan Islam
28 December 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 28 December 2008.
Wajarkah Wartawan Berpeluk Tubuh?
21 December 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 21 December 2008.
Apabila Wartawan Gopoh Dalam Laporan
14 December 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 14 December 2008.
Fighting Graft - A Call to Arms
14 December 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Straits Times, 14 December 2008.
Jemaah Haji Seluruh Dunia Terus Berhimpun
07 December 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 7 December 2008.
6th East Asia Congress
03 December 2008
6th East Asia Congress 6th East Asia Congress, 3-6 December 2008 in Kuala Lumpur.
Filem, Wanita Melayu 'Racun dan Penawar'
30 November 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 30 November 2008.
Lecture on "Making Economic Policy in Weak, Democratic, Post-Crisis States
27 November 2008
Lecture on "Making Economic Policy in Weak, Democratic, Post-Crisis States: An Indonesian Case Study" by Prof Hal Hill, 27 November 2008, ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur {mp3}Prof Hall Hill-2008_11_27{/mp3}
Bangsa dan Bahasa Melayu di Nusantara
23 November 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mazlan Nordin which appeared in Mingguan Malaysia, 23 November 2008.
International Affairs Forum on US-Malaysia Relations
21 November 2008
International Affairs Forum on US-Malaysia Relations Under the New U.S. Administration by H.E. Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat International Affairs Forum on US-Malaysia Relations Under the New U.S. Administration by H.E. Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat, 21 November 2008, ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur {mp3}H.E. Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstst{/mp3}
International Affairs Forum on Potential and Promise of US-Malaysia Relations
19 November 2008
International Affairs Forum on Potential and Promise of US-Malaysia Relations in an Obama Administration by H.E. James R. Keith International Affairs Forum on Potential and Promise of US-Malaysia Relations in an Obama Administration by H.E. James R. Keith, 19 November 2008, ISIS Conference Room, Kuala Lumpur {mp3}H.E. James R. Keith{/mp3}
Asia Pacific Regional Water Conference 2008
17 November 2008
Asia Pacific Regional Water Conference 2008:"A Shared Future In Water" Asia Pacific Regional Water Conference 2008:"A Shared Future In Water", 17-19 November 2008, Sheraton Subang Hotel & Towers, Malaysia. Jointly organized by ISIS Malaysia and Water Association of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya "SWAn"
2008 Archive - Events List
01 November 2008
JEF-ISIS Malaysia International Symposium "EAFTA, CEPEA, FTAAP and Beyond" JEF-ISIS Malaysia International Symposium "EAFTA, CEPEA, FTAAP and Beyond", 29-31 October 2008, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. Jointly organized by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia U.S.-Islamic World Regional Forum U.S.-Islamic World Regional Forum, 12-14 October 2008, Imperial Hotel,…
Economic Developments in the EU, East Asia and the US, 2007-2008
12 October 2008
Article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin which appeared in Panorama, 2/2008, pp. 37-46. This paper was first presented at the 10th East Asia-Europe Think-Tank Dialogue - Institutional Development in Regional Organizations Charter-Making in the EU and ASEAN: Perspectives from Europe and East Asia, Cebu City, Philippines, 12-15 October 2008. Download PDF
Global Business Trends: Development & Responses
10 October 2008
Paper presented by Steven C M Wong at the MICPA-Bursa Malaysia Forum 2008, Kuala Lumpur, October 2008. Download PDF
Our Achilles Heel: the Politics, Not the Economics
22 September 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan , which appeared in the New Sunday Times, 22 September 2008.
Human Capital of the New Generation
18 August 2008
Paper presented by Jorah Ramlan at the Persidangan Kependudukan Kebangsaan 2008: Youth and the Changing Demographics, Sambutan Hari Penduduk Sedunia 2008, Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur, 18 August 2008. Download PDF
Global Economic Crisis: Opportunities & Threats
31 July 2008
Paper presented by Steven C M Wong at the Kursus Minda, Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang, Langkawi, 31 July 2008. Download PDF
Oil Crisis
29 June 2008
Article by Tan Sri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Straits Times, 29 June 2008 under the title: Global oil price: A crisis waiting to become a disaster.
Featured
24 June 2008
Reclaiming the Commons: Collaborating and Competing in the New Economic Order Address by HRH Raja Nazrin Shah Ibni Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah, Crown Prince of Perak Darul Ridzuan and ISIS Eminent Fellow at the 2010 Khazanah Megatrends Forum, 4 October 2010, Shangri-la Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Read More... ASEAN, China and the Return of Major Power…
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Senior Colonel Zhou Bo
21 June 2008
Senior Colonel Zhou Bo, Director of the Centre for International Security Cooperation, Ministry of National Defence (China) shares his thoughts on the key elements required for a secure and stable 'Maritime Asia'. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Dr Vijay Sakhuja
21 June 2008
Dr Vijay Sakhuja, Director of the National Maritime Foundation (India) shares his thoughts on the causes of maritime instability in the region. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Dr. Il Houng Lee
21 June 2008
What are the economic factors that will shape geopolitics in East Asia and the wider region? Dr. Il Houng Lee, President of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy from the Republic of Korea shares his thoughts. Play video
29th Asia Pacific Roundtable: Snaptalks - Mr Noor Huda Ismail
21 June 2008
Mr Noor Huda Ismail, founder of the Institute for International Peace Building in Indonesia, on what explains the appeal of radical groups across such a wide geographical footprint. Play video
Viewpoint Ep3 - From Rhetoric to Realisation – Why Sustainable Development Goals Matter
21 June 2008
Ms Michelle Kwa, Researcher from the Technology, Innovation, Environment and Sustainability (TIES) section, examines the progress of sustainable development goals to date and the importance of building on those goals for the future. *This is the personal opinion of the speaker and does not necessarily represent the views of the Institute of Strategic and International…
Viewpoint Ep4 - An overview of the devalued Ringgit
21 June 2008
Dato’ Steven Wong, Deputy Chief Executive of ISIS Malaysia shares his perspective on the devalued Malaysian Ringgit. *The views and opinions expressed in the video are solely those of the speaker, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia, its Board Members or any of its…
Reducing Subsidies Must Be Balanced With Growth Inducing Measures
11 June 2008
Article by Dr Mahani Zainal Abidin. An edited version appeared in the New Straits Times, 11 June 2008 under the title: Boosting growth is the need of the hour.
What Do You Call a Terror(Jihad)ist?
02 June 2008
Article by P.W. Singer and Elina Noor which appeared in The New York Times, 2 June 2008. click here to read the article
Revealed Comparative Advantage of Malaysian Exports: The Case for Changing Export Composition
01 June 2008
Article by Mahani Zainal Abidin and Wai Heng Loke, which appeared in Asian Economic Papers, Vol. 7 No. 3 (Fall 2008), pp. 130-147
Why the ICJ, and What the Judgment Means
27 May 2008
Article by Dato' Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Straits Times, 27 May 2008 under the title: A Rock-Solid Judgment for Malaysia.
Getting the Balance Right?
01 May 2008
Article by Larry C. Y. Wong which appeared in AsiaViews, May-June 2008, pp. 8-9.
Role of Non-State Actors in International Security and on Humanitarian Issues in Conflict Areas
21 April 2008
Paper presented by Dato' Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the International Conference on Humanitarian Challenges in Contemporary Conflicts, jointly organized by Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Kuala Lumpur, 21-22 April 2008. Download PDF
"The New Development Paradigm in East Asia"
20 April 2008
Chapter article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin in Shigeyuki Abe and Bhanupong Bidhipraba (eds.) East Asian Economies and New Regionalism, Kyoto: Kyoto University Press, 2008.
Beyond the “War on Terror”: Southeast Asia’s Future Political and Security Challenges
26 March 2008
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the East Asia Forum Dialogue: The Way Forward on Asian Economic and Political Security, Sydney, Australia, 26-27 March 2008. Download PDF
Future Outlook of Malaysia Export Performance
21 January 2008
Paper presented by Steven C M Wong at the 2nd National Export Forum 2008, Park Royal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 21 January 2008. Download PDF
ASEAN: Time to Decide
06 January 2008
Article by Dato' Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Sunday Times, 6 January 2008 under the title: Choice That Will Strengthen ASEAN.
2007 Archive - Event List
31 December 2007
International Affairs Forum on "Clouds of Witness: Moral Responsibility on a Planet in Peril" by Prof. Michael S Northcott. International Affairs Forum on "Clouds of Witness: Moral Responsibility on a Planet in Peril" by Prof. Michael S Northcott, Professor of Ethics, New College, University of Edinburgh, UK, 11 December 2007, ISIS Conference Room, Kuala. The…
Are Consumer Protection Initiatives Meeting Expections?
31 October 2007
Paper presented by Steven C.M.Wong at the 6th IADI Annual Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 31 October - 1 November 2007. Download PDF
Making the ASEAN Regional Forum More Relevant to Regional Security
24 September 2007
Article by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan which appeared in the New Straits Times, 24 September 2007 under the title: Building Trust After 13 years of Procrastination.
Pembangunan Keseimbangan Dengan Dasar Ekonomi Baru di Malaysia
22 September 2007
Article by Dr. Mahani Zainal Abidin. An edited version appeared in the Kompas, 22 September 2007 under the title: Membangun Keseimbangan dengan NEP. Download PDF
Globalisation and Asian Agriculture: A Malaysian Perspective
05 September 2007
Article by Larry C.Y. Wong which appeared in The Seventh Asian International Forum in Fukuoka: "Globalization and Asia in Transformation", September 5-6, 2007, Fukuoka City, Secretariat for the Asian International Forum in Fukuoka, 2008. Download PDF
The Role of Supply Chains and International Network in Enhancing the Agricultural Sector's Competitiveness
01 June 2007
iCambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) Article by Larry C.Y. Wong which appeared in the Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development, Vol 4 No. 1 (June 2007). pp. 1-9
Malaysian Education System at the Crossroad - The Way Forward
16 April 2007
Paper presented by Yaacob Wan Ibrahim at the 11th Malaysian Education Summit 2007 : “Malaysian Education Winning in the Global Race” held at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Petaling Jaya, 16-17 April 2007. Download PDF
Food Security and Growth: Malaysia's Strategic Approach and Future Adjustments Chapter
16 March 2007
Article by Larry C.Y. Wong which appeared in Soh Aik Chin & Yong Hoi Sen (eds.) Food Security Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Akademi Sains Malaysia, 2009, pp. 55-67. This paper was presented at the Akademi of Sains Malaysia 2nd Series of ASM Biotechnology and Agriculture Forums: Food Security held at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 16 March…
Making Malaysia Corruption Free
16 February 2007
by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan an edited version appeared in the New Straits Times, 16 February 2007.
Terrorism, Insurgency and Religious Fundamentalism in Southeast Asia
09 February 2007
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the 9th Asian Security Conference held at New Delhi on 9 - 10 February 2007. Download PDF
China: The Security Dilemma
05 February 2007
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the Dialogue on "The Future of China: Global Perspectives and Strategic Lessons" held at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS Campus, Singapore on 5- 6 February 2007. Download PDF
Development of Malaysia's Agricultural Sector: Agriculture as an Engine of Growth?
25 January 2007
Paper presented by Larry C. Y. Wong at the Conference on the Malaysian Economy: Developments and Challenges held at ISEAS, Singapore, 25-26 January 2007. Download PDF
2006 Archive - Event List
31 December 2006
Workshop on an East Asian Cooperation Framework for Migrant Labour Workshop on an East Asian Cooperation Framework for Migrant Labour, 6-7 December 2006, Kuala Lumpur The Network of East Asian Think-Tanks (NEAT) was established by ASEAN Plus Three (APT) governments at the 2002 APT Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to formulate recommendations on regional community…
Migrant Workers in Malaysia: An Overview
06 December 2006
Paper presented by Vijayakumari Kanapathy at the Workshop on an East Asian Cooperation Framework for Migrant Labour, Kuala Lumpur, 6-7 December 2006. Download PDF
Tending to the Ties That Bind
03 December 2006
Article presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, in the New Sunday Times, 3 December 2006.
Strengthening Cooperation In East Asia: Towards An East Asian Community
10 November 2006
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the 1st Korean-ASEAN Cooperation Forum held at Jakarta, Indonesia, 10-12 November 2006. Download PDF
The Road to East Asian Community
27 October 2006
Paper presented by Stephen Leong at the 14th Osaka City University (OCU) International Academic Symposium on Asian Regional Integration by Learning from Europe and the Euro: The Possibilities of the East Asian Community (EAC), Osaka, Japan, 27-29 October 2006. Download PDF
Malaysia-Taiwan Relations: Political Imperatives Prevailing
23 October 2006
Paper presented by Stephen Leong at the China-Southeast Asia Relations and the Taiwan Issue, Shanghai, China, 23-24 October 2006. Download PDF
North Korea - The Failure of Diplomacy
08 October 2006
by Dato' Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman and CEO of ISIS Malaysia, in the New Sunday Times, 8 October 2006.
The Foreseeable Future of the Palestinian National Unity Government
01 October 2006
by Tan Sri Ahmad Al-Farra. A Malay version appeared in the Utusan Malaysia, 1 October 2006.
High-Level Seminar on China-ASEAN Relations
23 September 2006
Beijing, China, 23-24 September, 2006. China-ASEAN Partnership: Goals, Roadmap and Prospects by Dr. Stephen Leong, Assistant Director-General, ISIS Malaysia. Download PDF
Conference on 'The Emerging Political Map of Asia'
21 September 2006
Islamabad, Pakistan, 21-22 September, 2006. The Growing Importance of the Non-Arab World within the OIC: Case Study of Malaysia and Indonesia by Dato’ Mohd Ridzam Deva, Distinguished Fellow, ISIS Malaysia. Download PDF
5th Japan-ASEAN Dialogue
07 September 2006
Tokyo, Japan, 7-8 September, 2006. State of East Asian Community Concept and ASEAN Integration by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman & CEO, ISIS Malaysia. Download PDF
ASEAN Roundtable 2006: Revisiting the Bali Concord II
24 August 2006
Singapore, 24-25 August, 2006. The ASEAN Security Community by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman & CEO, ISIS Malaysia. Download PDF
Questions, Questions, Questions: Facing The Tough Ones
28 July 2006
Paper presented by Huzaime Hamid at the NEAT Working Group on East Asian Investment Cooperation held at Weihai, China on 28 July 2006. Download PDF
Media in Asia: Aspirations, Choices and Realities
17 July 2006
Cooperation held at Weihai, China on 28 July 2006. AMIC Annual Conference, Penang, Malaysia, 17-20 July, 2006. Media and the Promotion of Peace and Reconciliation: A Challenge Unmet by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan, Chairman & CEO, ISIS Malaysia. Download PDF
Bolstering the Surveillance of Regional Capital Flows
30 June 2006
Paper presented by Huzaime Hamid at the NEAT Working Group on Intra-Regional Exchange Rate Stability and Prevention of Financial Crisis in East Asia held at Tokyo, Japan on 30 June 2006. Download PDF
Security Environment in Southeast Asia
29 June 2006
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the ASEAN Regional Forum: The First Plenary Meeting of Experts and Eminent Persons, JeJu Island, Republic of Korea, 29-30 June 2006. Download PDF
Implications of Those Transformations for Southeast Asia
24 May 2006
Paper presented by Stephen Leong at the JIIA Conference on US Military Transformation, Tokyo, Japan, 24-25 May 2006. Download PDF
Security Outlook for the Asia Pacific Region
25 April 2006
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) and the Oxford & Cambridge Society Joint Networking held at Kuala Lumpur, 25 April 2006. Download PDF
East Asian Cooperation and Integration: Implications of the First East Asia Summit
26 November 2005
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the Second Korea-ASEAN Forum held at Koreana Hotel, Seoul, Korea on 26 November 2005 Download PDF
The Enlargement and Integration of the European Union & East Asia: Rationale, Vision & Development
22 November 2005
Paper presented by Dato’ Seri Mohamed Jawhar Hassan at the 7th Europe-East Asia Think Tank Dialogue: “Community Building in Europe and East Asia: Challenges, Opportunities and Future Prospects” held at Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Singapore on 22-23 November 2005 Download PDF
Malaysia's Competitive Position: Issues, Challenges & Moving Ahead
20 November 2005
Paper presented by Steve C M Wong at the NEAC Regional Economic Forum 2005 held at Kuala Lumpur, 2005 Download PDF
Basic Investment Requirements
01 July 2005
Paper presented by Huzaime Hamid at the NEAT China Working Group on East Asian. Investment Cooperation held at Weihai, Shandong Province, China on 1 July 2005 Download PDF
Alternative Energy Cooperation in East Asia
06 May 2005
Paper presented by Huzaime Hamid at the NEAT Working Group on Energy Security Cooperation in East Asia held at Singapore on 6 May 2005. Download PDF