The South China Sea is one of Malaysia’s most strategic but vulnerable maritime domains, with long-standing territorial disputes and rising tensions. In an ISIS webinar, REFSA Research Director Ivy Kwek…
Tag: Security and Regional Integration
Why Did Hishammuddin's 'China/Big Brother' Comment Cause So Much Controversy?
REFSA Research Director Ivy Kwek shares on BFM the importance of appropriate gestures in diplomacy, how to deal with big powers and why foreign policy matters to all of us.
Rethinking the National Defence Industry
There is no doubt that Malaysia has potential to be a producer of various arms and other defence accoutrements. However, this potential must be guided with the right objectives and…
One year on - what have we learned from our Covid response?
It is hoped that the Covid pandemic can become a catalyst to spur further thinking of our national security planning, as well as the relations between our military, civilian agencies…
LCS fiasco at critical crossroads
Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program is now at a difficult crossroad. The program was slated to see its first delivery in April of 2019, with the remaining ships being…
"Building Back Better” Together - ASEAN-China Relations in the Post-Pandemic Era
Post-pandemic opportunities for cooperation between ASEAN and China abound, but both must go past hurdles to trust-building in order to work closer together, for the common future of the region.
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[DCAF x REFSA DISCUSS #9] Roundtable Consultation
A roundtable consultation where participants discussed the way forward for security sector governance in Malaysia with recommendations on reform including having greater inter-agency coordination, transparency and stronger civil-military relations.
Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?
COMMENTARY institutional reform security and regional integration good governance JULY 07, 2020Where Is Defense Reform in Malaysia Headed?Malaysia’s planned defense reforms need implementing.by Nik Mohamed Rashid Nik Zurin & Ivy…
Malaysia's Rationale and Response to South China Sea Tensions
COMMENTARY Sustainability Social City SECURITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION MAY 29, 2020Malaysia’s Rationale and Response to South China Sea Tensionsby ivy kwek and chew-ping hoo Hydrocarbon exploration by Malaysia’s Petronas recently triggered…
Building resiliency into Malaysia's long term food security
COMMENTARY social city sustainability SECURITY AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION APR 2, 2020Building resiliency into Malaysia’s long term food securityBy Darshan Joshi Last week it was reported that hundreds of tonnes of vegetables grown in…