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Crisis Averted for Now: Malaysia’s 15th General Election and What Lies Ahead

Article

Malaysia’s highly anticipated 15th General Election (GE15) on 19 November 2022, originally intended as a way to end the prolonged political instability over the last two and a half years, had resulted in everything but that for the initial few days. There was no clear resolution – until the King stepped in issuing a call for a unity government. The PH, BN and GPS coalitions ultimately came together to form a federal government, and on Thursday 24 November, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister was appointed and sworn in: Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Tricia Yeoh

Kendeng Is Not for Sale: The Struggle against Cement Industry in Indonesia

My parents asked me to look after the land for my children and grandkids. Since there are no stores that sell land, I will always obey their will.

Sarman, Farmer in Kendeng Mountains, Central Java

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam – Hopes for the “Nine Dragons River” with Le Dinh Tuyen

At the end of the day, the Mekong River is our life, it's our love for our children, and their bright futures.

Le Dinh Tuyen, Vietnam

Recent Articles

Inside Vietnam’s Fight against the Silent Epidemic: Domestic Violence

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Domestic violence and sexual violence has been an increasing yet taboo topic within Vietnamese society for a long time. But with the recent passing of a new law and more support programs available to assist survivors, hope is brightening the dark tunnel of domestic violence.

By Nguyen Thuy Mien

Diplomatic Balancing in the Quagmire: Thailand’s Foreign Policy among Great Powers

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Multilateralism, strengthening cooperation, and upholding international legal principles are proclaimed to guide Thai foreign policy. But there are three key areas which remain testing for Thailand’s balanced approach: security, the post-pandemic situation, and civic spaces.

By Kasira Cheeppensook

Open Call: Grants for Writing Workshop by Mekong Commons

Online Workshop

Mekong Commons is inviting applications for our 3-day online writeshop to be held in February 2023. Up to 20 places are available.

Articles by Countries and Topics A-Z

Air Pollution in Thailand: The Right to Breathe Clean Air with Weenarin Lulitanonda

This is what you breathe every single minute that you remain alive.

Weenarin Lulitanonda

News Tool: Reporting on a Stressed Planet: 16 Concepts

eBook

This handy news tool puts together a list of 16 concepts and terms that a journalist, or any communicator, would find useful for reportage, analysis and further inquiry into today’s most urgent stories – the climate emergency and the sustainability crisis.

By Reporting ASEAN

Make Climate Change and DRR Policy in Thailand Relevant in the Age of the Anthropocene

Article

A note from an online panel entitled “Living in the Anthropocene: Climate Framework and DRR Policies for Sustainable Development in Thailand” on 12 October 2022, co-organized by Disaster Resilience and Environmental Sustainability (DRES), Mae Fah Luang University and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Southeast Asia regional office.

By Maya Dania

Spinning in the Void: The Data Black Hole of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Thailand

Article

Thailand lacks consistent records or accessible data when it comes to women’s rights issues. One of the most pressing topics in women’s rights – sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) – has little to no publicly accessible data, which is fundamental for organizations, government and stakeholders to effectively tackle these issues.

By Jirada Phetlam

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Bees in Thailand: Native Honeybees and Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee

Please be friendly to the bees and then we will live in harmony with the nature.

Dr. Orawan Duangphakdee

Photo Essays on COVID-19 in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 in Singapore: Technology and Systematic Orderly Approaches

Photo-Essay: Ho Chi Minh City Devastated as Huge Wave of Coronavirus Hits

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Jakarta, Oh Jakarta!

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Snapshots from Metro Manila, the Philippines

COVID-19, Bangkok, and Its People: A Photo Essay by Amphon Chansirisri

Food is the focal point of ecosystem restoration. If we want to tackle climate change, we have to start from food.

- Hans and Wallapa van Willenswaard

Call for Expression of Interest – Translator

Opportunities

Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) is setting up a roster of professional translators (German – English / English – German / Thai – English / English – Thai) who may be involved in its projects, publications and activities in the region under a year-long framework agreement. The translators will work closely together with the research manager at hbs Southeast Asia in Bangkok.

Upcoming Events

February

Online workshop Friday, 10. February 2023 – Sunday, 12. February 2023 in

Bangkok

Open Call: Grants for writing workshop by Mekong Commons

Podcasts Around Southeast Asia and Beyond

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Publications

Recent Publications

Climate Change under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency 2022: Overview, Challenges and Ways Forward

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Feminist Development Policy: Knowledge as Power

In this briefing, we will be looking at the topic of knowledge as power. There are four aspects of knowledge as power that we believe need to be addressed to achieve more Feminist Global Collaboration.

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Annual Report 2021

Annual Report

As we write this in March of 2022, our review of the year 2021 is overshadowed by Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Because of this, not only foreign policy, but also domestic politics have now entered a new era. We are facing enormous challenges that also have a strong impact on our work here at the Foundation.

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Kendeng Resistance to Limestone Quarrying in Java

Graphic Novel

A 7-page graphic novel on the theme of Anti-cement movement by Jatra Palepati entitled "Kendeng Resistance to Limestone Quarrying in Java" that depicts the long struggle and resistance of local community in Central Java, Indonesia to stand against a cement company on limestone mining.

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Crisis Averted for Now: Malaysia’s 15th General Election and What Lies Ahead

The Mekong Delta of Vietnam – Hopes for the “Nine Dragons River” with Le Dinh Tuyen

Recent Articles

Inside Vietnam’s Fight against the Silent Epidemic: Domestic Violence

Diplomatic Balancing in the Quagmire: Thailand’s Foreign Policy among Great Powers

Open Call: Grants for Writing Workshop by Mekong Commons

News Tool: Reporting on a Stressed Planet: 16 Concepts

Make Climate Change and DRR Policy in Thailand Relevant in the Age of the Anthropocene

Spinning in the Void: The Data Black Hole of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Thailand

Photo Essays on COVID-19 in Southeast Asia

COVID-19 in Singapore: Technology and Systematic Orderly Approaches

Photo-Essay: Ho Chi Minh City Devastated as Huge Wave of Coronavirus Hits

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Jakarta, Oh Jakarta!

COVID-19 Recovery in Southeast Asia: Snapshots from Metro Manila, the Philippines

COVID-19, Bangkok, and Its People: A Photo Essay by Amphon Chansirisri

Call for Expression of Interest – Translator

Upcoming Events

Open Call: Grants for writing workshop by Mekong Commons

Podcasts Around Southeast Asia and Beyond

Recent Publications

Climate Change under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency 2022: Overview, Challenges and Ways Forward

Feminist Development Policy: Knowledge as Power

Annual Report 2021

Kendeng Resistance to Limestone Quarrying in Java

ATLASES

Pesticide Atlas 2022

Meat Atlas 2021

Plastic Atlas Asia Edition

Insect Atlas

Agrifood Atlas – Facts and figures about the corporations that control what we eat

Soil Atlas: Facts and figures about earth, land and fields

Ocean Atlas: Understanding the threats to our marine ecosystems

Coal Atlas: Facts and figures on a fossil fuel