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23/12/2024

The debate over Indonesia’s costly local elections heats up. But are indirect elections the solution or a setback? 🗳️

Politics Local Democracy and Costly Elections: Towards the End Game? December 23, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading A woman casting her ballot. Credit: AFP Part of an ongoing article series on Indonesia’s regional elections 2024. Introduction The high cost of local elections prompted President Prabowo S...

23/12/2024

Assoc. Prof. Siti Arni Basir’s guide to the Malaysian Standard for Halal Food MS 1500 is crucial in light of Malaysia’s halal market projected growth to USD114 billion by 2030.

Society Halal and Product Quality in Malaysia: A Guide to the Food and Beverages Industry December 23, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading Malaysia’s halal market is projected to grow to USD 114 billion by 2030. To ensure quality halal products, Malaysia implements MS 1500. Credit: TENGKU BAHAR/AFP via Ge...

17/12/2024

Recycling just got easier and more rewarding! 🌱 Klean's AI-powered vending machines are changing the game in Malaysia, making sustainability accessible to everyone.

Environment Empower for Sustainability December 17, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading A Klean vending machine at a petrol station. Credit: Petron. Sponsored Content Introduction In this edition of Sponsored Content, stratsea’s editorial team spoke to co-founder and CEO of Klean Dato’ Nick Boden. Klean...

17/12/2024

“Having it all” is a myth, but finding balance is real. Hanna Halim chronicles the journey of a contemporary Malaysian mother. "

Culture Navigating Modern Motherhood in Malaysia December 17, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Finding balance in modern motherhood is a complex task. Credits: Kaboompics.com/Pexels Introduction I was anxiously waiting in a virtual lobby, deep, soothing breaths punctuating my carefully rehearsed lines. T...

17/12/2024

Assoc. Prof. details the role of Islam in IIUM under its new rector, Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr. Osman Bakar.

Society IIUM x ABIM: Islam’s Role in Malaysia’s Education December 17, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr. Osman Bakar’s appointment ceremony as IIUM’s rector. Prof. Osman Bakar brings a wealth of experience to IIUM as a renowned scholar in Islamic philosophy. Credits: BH On...

17/12/2024

Prabowo’s energy policy seeks energy transition with subsidy reforms and renewable energy, but balancing growth and energy security is key.

Environment Prabowo’s Energy Policy Is Ambitious, But… December 17, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading Prabowo has announced that Indonesia can achieve renewable energy within “years”. Credit: Presidential Secretariat YouTube channel Part of an ongoing article series on renewable energy / climate c...

10/12/2024

Developments surrounding Pilkada further strengthens evidence of democratic decline. A troubling trend painted by Virdika Rizky Utama.

Politics Reflections and Observations on Pilkada December 10, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Pilkada dynamics and results may have left a bitter aftertaste, but the outcome in Jakarta offers a new hope. Credit: Shinta Dwi Ayu/Kompas.com Part of an ongoing article series on Indonesia’s regional electi...

05/12/2024

Muhammad Syarahil Mutianwar Efendi posits that academia in ASEAN should embrace the concept of slow science to facilitate the production of meaningful, quality research.

Education Why Should ASEAN Embrace Slow Science in Academia? December 5, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading Academia in ASEAN is still pressured to prioritize quantity over quality of research output. Credit: Giammarco Boscaro/Unsplash Slowing Down the Sciences “Science needs time to think. Science needs...

03/12/2024

Navigating the US-China tension will become an increasingly difficult task for Prabowo in the future, argues Aniello Iannone.

Diplomacy Prabowo’s Geopolitical Tightrope December 3, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading Prabowo during his personal call with President-elect Donald Trump. Credit: /Instagram Background The return of Donald Trump to the White House may cause new tensions geopolitically, which will not spare Sou...

26/11/2024

Maryam Ismail of provides an overview of the ongoing war in the Middle East and discusses its impacts to Malaysia.

https://stratsea.com/in-supporting-palestine-malaysia-must-play-to-its-strengths/

26/11/2024

Pragmatic politics in Indonesia’s Pilkada reveal deeper democratic challenges, writes Rafsi Albar.

Politics Pragmatic Politics in Pilkada Are Only Symptoms of Bigger Problems November 26, 2024 / 9 minutes of reading Signs like this are common in demonstrations today. Credit: Antara/M. Risyal Hidayat Part of an ongoing article series on Indonesia’s regional elections 2024. Introduction This year...

21/11/2024

Dwintha Maya Kartika unfurls concepts, themes and topics in Ipar adalah Maut, a viral movie about an unfurling marriage.

Culture Infidelity, Taboos and the Clash of Values in Ipar adalah Maut November 21, 2024 / 8 minutes of reading A pivotal scene in the movie. Credit: MD Pictures Society’s Fascination with Infidelity Few themes grip the Indonesian audience like tales of infidelity. In a culture steeped in conserva...

20/11/2024

Beringin Kusuma argues that the upcoming Pilkada will be a test for Prabowo’s political effectiveness in regional politics.

Politics Pilkada 2024: Cawe-Cawe All the Way? November 20, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Outgoing and incoming presidents during the latter’s inauguration in October 2024. Prabowo’s victory owed much to support from Jokowi. Credit: CNN Indonesia/AFP/Bay Ismoyo Part of an ongoing article series on ...

20/11/2024

Galby Rifqi Samhudi offers an overview of the Pilkada contests in several strategic regions.

Politics The Last Supper in Indonesia’s Political Year November 20, 2024 / 9 minutes of reading Two men talking at a voting station in Surabaya, Indonesia. Credit: Hobi Industri / Unsplash Part of an ongoing article series on Indonesia’s regional elections 2024. Introduction Indonesia has had a ...

19/11/2024

Prabowo may steer Indonesia to take more proactive role in pushing for peace in the Middle East, writes Herza Nabilah Zeth Tungkagi.

Diplomacy Indonesia’s Stronger Middle East Commitment Under Prabowo November 19, 2024 / 7 minutes of reading Prabowo during his appearance at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore earlier this year. Credit: AFP / Nhac Nguyen Part of an ongoing article series on the impact of the Middle East conflic...

14/11/2024

Anum Intan Maulidi and Virdika Rizky Utama discuss the potential pitfalls that may accompany Indonesia’s interest in acceding to BRICS.

https://stratsea.com/indonesias-brics-bet/

14/11/2024

Professor Amparo Pamela Fabe offers her thoughts on how to deter China from continuing its aggression in the South China Sea.

https://stratsea.com/when-push-comes-to-shove/

06/11/2024

Dr. Rowena Abdul Razak () scrutinizes the impacts of the Middle East’s expanding war on Malaysia.

https://stratsea.com/malaysia-and-the-middle-easts-expanding-war/