Michael Aw

Joined: July 11, 2020
Articles: 597

COMMENTARY

Bolehkah Anwar redakan Gelombang Hijau?

Apakah keberertian "Gelombang Hijau" yang dikemukakan selepas PRU-15, dan apakah yang boleh dibuat oleh kerajaan perpaduan tentangnya? Koordinator Penyelidik REFSA, Fakhrurrazi Rashid membincangkan di TMI.

Michael Aw
November 29, 2022

PODCAST

Kerajaan Perpaduan: What Form Might That Take?

In the immediate wake of Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim being announced as the 10th Prime Minister, BFM welcomes Communications Director Iskandar Fareez on their podcast to discuss what to expect from Malaysia's new unity government, the development of our political stability, and more.

Michael Aw
November 25, 2022

COMMENTARY

Defence Procurement in Malaysia: A Way Forward?

Malaysia has seen problems in its defence procurement in recent years. Once a new government is installed after the general election, it should follow through with reforms to improve transparency in the process of acquiring new military hardware.

Michael Aw
November 4, 2022

COMMENTARY

PRU15: Perspektif baharu meyakinkan pengundi

Bagaimana pengundi harus melihat PRU-15 dalam kerangka yang besar? Apakah perkara yang boleh dinilai pengundi untuk membuat pilihan yang lebih baik, seterusnya keluar mengundi? Koordinator Penyelidik REFSA, Fakhrurrazi Rashid memberi pandangannya di TMI.

Michael Aw
October 31, 2022

PODCAST

The Politics of #UndiBanjir

On the 10th of October, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of Parliament. This means that GE15 will be taking place within the next 60 days. While the date has not been announced by the Election Commission yet, many Malaysians have voiced their disgruntlement towards an election being called right smack in what potentially could be a period of heavy floods across the country, as we experienced during monsoon season last year. Iskandar Fareez goes on BFM to unpack the politics.

Michael Aw
October 25, 2022

COMMENTARY

Malaysia’s Anti-hopping Law: Some Loopholes to Mull Over

Malaysia’s new anti-hopping law took effect on 5 October, five days before it was announced that the country’s Parliament would be dissolved. The law seeks to respect the mandate of voters, but it is not without faults. REFSA researcher Ng Sze Fung explores this over on Fulcrum.

Michael Aw
October 19, 2022

PRESS ROOM

‘Rice bowl’ issues will matter most to young voters, say analysts

What will young voters' priorities be in the upcoming GE15? Our research coordinator Fakhrurrazi M. Rashid talks about "rice bowl issues" and the critical role of the demographic's views on Free Malaysia Today.

Michael Aw
October 19, 2022

EVENT

Asian Thought Leaders’ Engagement with EU Institutions; Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Between 9-12 October 2022, REFSA Executive Director E Hun, alongside a delegation of Asian thought leaders, joined a high level dialogue programme and met with numerous EU institutions in Brussels. Hosted by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Asia, Brussels and Berlin offices, the delegation sat down with individual EU members of parliament, EU-based think tanks, various working groups within the European Commission, the EU Parliament and EU Council.