Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir & Batin!

May this auspicious Raya brings along beautiful blessings and happiness to you and your loved ones. From all of us at ISIS Malaysia.

As India gears up for polls, PM Modi's potential 3rd term suggests continuity & opportunity for new homeostasis in #bilateralties with Malaysia. Meena highlights the need for a summit between both countries' PMs to revitalise ties. The Lowy Institute

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Semiconductor-export controls & infrastructure diplomacy are being used for geopolitical ends, reconciling national interests with economic needs. Join Darren Lim, Thomas Daniel & Qarrem Kassim to explore the interplay of geoeconomics & geopolitics in Indo-Pacific.
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Malaysia’s focus on self-sufficiency undermines the development of a holistic food security system. Our latest policy brief highlights the need to balance self-sufficiency & self-reliance in the face of disruptions. Check out the policy recommendations!

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Seluruh warga ISIS Malaysia mengucapkan tahniah kepada YBhg Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, di atas pengurniaan Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Mahkota (PMW) oleh KDYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, yang membawa gelaran 'Datuk' sempena Hari Wilayah Persekutuan 2024.

Registration for #37APR is open! Join us as we explore the impact of the interregnum on the norms and mechanisms that have shaped the existing international order. How will emerging middle & major powers adapt? Will common ground prevail amid uncertainty?
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The ISIS Malaysia & Korean Embassy signed an MoU for #37APR . Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah & HE Amb Yeo Seung-bae delivered remarks during the seminar on Malaysia’s Strategic Outlook 24/25, followed by Thomas Daniel & Calvin Cheng presenting #MADANI govt's foreign policy & economic priorities.

Salam Nuzul Al-Quran kepada seluruh umat Islam.

ISIS Malaysia extends its warms wishes on this blessed day.

The US passed a bill to divest TikTok or face a nationwide ban. This prompted questions on improving social media regulations in Malaysia.

@capontinkerer discussed concerns on data privacy, algorithm transparency & national security risks on Astro AWANI. youtu.be/NSrzzSIDO1c

PM Narendra Modi is vying for his third term in power. In an interview with BFM89.9, Meena explored factors driving Modi's popularity, key issues that will sway voter decisions & implications of his third term on India's trajectory.

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Our senior analyst, Min will be a panellist in the online forum titled 'Social work and care economy: Shared future for transformative change for persons with disabilities', organised by Malaysian Association of Social Workers & UNICEF Malaysia. To register, scan QR code or click docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Imagine a future where inclusion is a reality for all Malaysian women. For #IWD2024 , Min suggests the first step is to improve women’s political & economic participation through stronger public investment in the care economy, shared parental leave & gender targets.

Selamat menunaikan ibadah puasa Ramadan 1445H.

#RamadanKareem from all of us at @ISIS_My.

Our chairman Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah & Prof Helen Sullivan, dean of @ANUasiapacificANU, inked an MoU, last week. The MoU signifies the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Malaysia & Australia, aimed at fostering collaboration & policy-relevant cooperation.

Here’s to the incredible women dedicating their efforts to research, analyses & innovative thinking to shape policies for the nation, as well as administration, operations & communications for ISIS Malaysia.

Happy #IWD2024 and thank you Min for the special appearance!

Malaysia's employment policies lack support for women and families. Explore how women's labour force participation declined during Covid, took longer to recover, & why we need family-friendly workplace policies to promote #GE , in our publication with TalentCorp Malaysia. Min