Hong Kong’s anti-pandemic strategy must be people-centric
The writer says the main responsibility for neutralizing the health threat lies with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and her governing team.
Indonesia’s democracy is on the line. Its defenders are stuck in a Sisyphean loop
Pro-democracy forces must be able to set up “trenches” and “fortifications” within civil society to underpin democratic institutions that will be strong enough to resist…
Ten propositions for Korea’s brighter future
The writer says many Koreans are full of hope and expectation about the upcoming new era in South Korea.
International Day against Police Brutality: Police not licensed to kill
The writer says it is high time the government and the policymakers took a hard look at the misadventures of certain law enforcement agencies and officials, and held them…
Time for GE15
The writer says that for economic reasons and for the sake of political stability, Malaysia needs to head to the polls soon.
A few pieces of advice for the president-elect
South Korea's new president will take office on May 10 to lead a nation that offers him many tasks that have grown heavier during the past five years of the Moon Jae-in…
President Jokowi needs to rebut media reports on delaying elections
The writer says dangerous subversive minds seem to be behind talks to delay elections.
‘Wayang kulit’ demonstrates Indonesia’s resilient culture
Wayang kulit, which was heavily influenced by Hindu culture, was immensely popular before Islam’s arrival to Java.
The silence of Bali
The island of Bali will turn to silence for 24 hours on March 4 when locals observe the four sobrieties of Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence.
Beijing’s green Olympics had corporate press seeing red
The writer says the Olympics was a model for how large-scale events can be hosted with the environment kept firmly in mind.