‘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.
Tug of war over GE15
The writer says the date for the dissolution of the Malaysian Parliament and holding of the 15th General Election will depend on results of the Johor poll.
Nixon’s historic trip and the Taiwan question
With respect to Taiwan, the US' continued support for the island outpost represented a paramount concern for China.
The perils of disinformation
As opposed to misinformation, disinformation is more menacing as it involves content that is deliberately fabricated, manipulated, and distributed.
India’s semiconductor moment
In 1987, India was just two years behind the latest chip manufacturing technology. Today, we are 12 generations behind.
Multiculturalism is alive and well in Malaysia, just not in politics: Analysts
Malaysians will tell you they believe in multiculturalism, but this does not always translate into actions, such as when voting.
Can Leni beat Marcos Jr.?
Her challenge is not beating Marcos Jr. per se but spawning a broad-based, sustained progressive movement.
Do we take our international partners for fools?
Only that can explain Bangladesh foreign minister’s inane answers to serious questions