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Reporter, Ignites Asia @FT | words @scmpasia @cnni @NBCnews @afpfactcheck, fellow @fcchk 2021-22 | usual disclaimers

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After a decade and more as Indonesia's nearly man, Prabowo Subianto will finally become president this weekend, succeeding his rival-turned ally, Jokowi. Stories below on what kind of president #Prabowo might be, and the legacy #Jokowi leaves behind.
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Quoted in this piece by @mariasiow, in good company with colleagues @kyawhsanhlaing1 & @ZachAbuza @SCMPNews #Myanmar #MyanmarEarthquake: amp-scmp-com.cdn.ampproject.…
‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis

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Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested over crimes against humanity

Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested over crimes against humanity

(1st UPDATE) Due to drug war killings, Duterte becomes the first former Philippine head of state to be arrested through an order by an international tribunal

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Emas or Gelap? Indonesia’s president Prabowo Subianto leans on golden promises as ‘dark’ economic reality bites scmp.com/week-asia/economics…
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“Anwar’s efforts to position Malaysia as a leader of the Global South and Prabowo’s focus on boosting Indonesia’s global profile could undermine ASEAN’s cohesion at a time when unity is needed more than ever.” asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int…
ASEAN faces risk of disarray amid Anwar-Prabowo 'competition'

ASEAN faces risk of disarray amid Anwar-Prabowo 'competition'

Bloc needs greater unity more than ever with Trump's disengagement, analysts say

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Can Indonesia buy cheap Russian oil? Yes, but the government needs to be aware with its geopolitical and geoeconomic implications. My statements quoted by in a new story by @amysood2 @SCMPNews scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…

Indonesia mulls Russian oil deal post-Brics entry, but will the West push back?

Analysts say Jakarta needs to weigh the economic benefits of discounted Russian oil against the risk of backlash from Western allies.

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@dedidinarto @RadityoDharmaP and I are all quoted in this @SCMPAsia @SCMPNews article on Indonesia's decision to join BRICS. @amysood2 @NBRnews scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Is Indonesia’s Brics entry a ‘strategic hedge’ or challenge to US interests?

Is Indonesia’s Brics entry a ‘strategic hedge’ or challenge to US interests?

The move, championed by Prabowo, reflects a bid to elevate Indonesia’s global standing – but could complicate ties with the US under Trump.

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Happy to speak to Amy Sood from ⁦@SCMPNews⁩, India to boost defence ties with ‘trusted partner’ Russia amid efforts to diversify arms imports | South China Morning Post scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
India to boost defence ties with Russia amid efforts to diversify arms imports

India to boost defence ties with Russia amid efforts to diversify arms imports

Minister’s visit comes at a time of faltering defence ties with Russia as India shifts arms trade policy over regional security concerns, analysts say.

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AirAsia is aiming to partner with China’s aircraft manufacturer Comac to expand its fleet, saying “the world needs more than two manufacturers”. @amysood2 writes. scmp.com/week-asia/people/ar…
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes talks Comac, being ‘loyal to China’ and Asean expansion

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes talks Comac, being ‘loyal to China’ and Asean expansion

The Malaysian budget airline’s CEO talks fleet expansion, the rebound in travel demand and his retirement plans in a wide-ranging interview.

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“… a personal approach and involvement from the president himself that perhaps is different from the Jokowi era, but what direction this strategy will take is less clear at this point.” scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Prabowo’s US, China visits signal ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy

Prabowo’s US, China visits signal ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy

Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy.

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Today is the day. HK’s High Court is set to pass sentence on the 45 democracy campaigners convicted of “conspiracy to subversion” over the 2020 primary election. Some relatives are too nervous to sleep, and some said they want “no surprise no shock”. rfi.fr/en/international-news…
Hong Kong to sentence dozens of democracy campaigners

Hong Kong to sentence dozens of democracy campaigners

Hong Kong's largest national security trial will draw to a close on Tuesday, with dozens of the city's most prominent democracy campaigners set to be sentenced for subversion, a charge which can...

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Experts warn the reference to 'overlapping claims' in Indonesia's new joint statement with China could undermine its territorial rights and lend credibility to Beijing's extensive claims in the South China Sea. Thanks @aristioo @EvanLaksmana @CollinSLKoh scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Will Indonesia-China development pact validate Beijing’s South China Sea claims?

Will Indonesia-China development pact validate Beijing’s South China Sea claims?

Indonesian experts agree that the deal will legitimise China’s ten-dash line and create a border dispute for Indonesia where there is none.

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“Even if the foreign ministry has clarified, I don’t know if we can put the genie back in the bottle.” amp.scmp.com/week-asia/polit…
Will Indonesia-China development pact validate Beijing’s South China Sea claims?

Will Indonesia-China development pact validate Beijing’s South China Sea claims?

Indonesian experts agree that the deal will legitimise China’s ten-dash line and create a border dispute for Indonesia where there is none.

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Thank you to @amysood2 for quoting me, @analispolitik, and @yokieiswan in this @SCMPAsia @SCMPNews article. @NBRnews scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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Prabowo recently sent Menlu to attend BRICS Summit, expressed interest to join, planned to hold naval exercise w/ 🇷🇺. Does it mean change in 🇮🇩 FP? I talked w/ @amysood2 @SCMPNews and argue this is more signal to diversify engagement rather than change. scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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Honored to be again covered in @SCMPNews alongside Mas @analispolitik and Mas @YohanesSulaiman on the upcoming Orruda 2024🇮🇩🇷🇺, president Prabowo’s first official overseas trip 🇨🇳🇺🇸🇵🇪🇧🇷🇬🇧, and BRICS. Thanks again, @amysood2 for the opportunity 🙌 scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?

Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.

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A policy known as the “two-week rule” puts many domestic helpers working in Hong Kong in a vulnerable position. For them, it's a fight to stay on.
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Indonesians see China as both their country's most valued partner and greatest threat, according to a new survey by @indikatorcoid @BurhanMuhtadi. Unpacked some reasons for these conflicting views, w/ insights from @kennedymuslim @YohanesSulaiman 👇 scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Indonesians see China as closest ally and biggest threat: survey

Indonesians see China as closest ally and biggest threat: survey

The mixed views reflect China’s rising economic clout, maritime security concerns and Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy.

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Indonesia officially has a new president. Prabowo: “We will take on the baton of leadership to make Indonesia a strong, prosperous, and independent nation. We do not wish to disturb other countries, just as we expect no other nations to disturb us…We want to be a good neighbour. We will stand against all colonialism and we will defend the interests of oppressed people worldwide.” scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
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Prabowo swore in his 'fat cabinet' today -- with a mix of professional and political appointments (several police/military). Many allies have been accommodated -- this may ease policy passage but risks bureaucratic inefficiencies. @yoeskenawas @warjati scmp.com/week-asia/politics/…
Indonesia’s Prabowo unveils ‘fat cabinet’ – will it lead to red tape?

Indonesia’s Prabowo unveils ‘fat cabinet’ – will it lead to red tape?

President Prabowo Subianto says his cabinet of 48 ministries, which has 109 members, is representative of people across Indonesia.

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