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Top 5 at 5: ASEAN Future Forum #1 - Thought Leadership in Action

Dato' Dr Ilango Karuppannan, Former Diplomat and Adjunct Professor of International Relations and Foreign Policy, Universiti Malaya

24-Feb-25 17:00

Top 5 at 5: ASEAN Future Forum #1 - Thought Leadership in Action

The ASEAN Future Forum 2025 begins tomorrow in Hanoi with keynotes from political leaders and experts across various fields. Datuk Dr. Ilango Karuppannan, former diplomat joins us to unpack what we can expect.

Other stories we covered:

• The Urban Renewal Act to revitalise old urban spaces: Authorities push for the Urban Renewal Act to revitalize unsafe and underutilized buildings in urban areas. Han Jun Siew, public policy advisor to KLRA+SD, shares insights into how this law could reshape Malaysia’s urban landscape.

• Accessibility and safety concerns after LRT tragedy: Following a fatal accident at LRT Titiwangsan involving a blind man, we discuss the state of accessibility and safety measures for persons with disabilities in public transportation. Hasbeemasputra Abu Bakar, PWD Rights Activist, and Kaveinthran, a blind PWD advocate weighs in.

• German Snap Election: Merz's CDU-CSU Triumphs:The Christian Democratic Union (CDU-CSU) emerges victorious in Germany’s snap election, positioning Friedrich Merz to become the next Chancellor. Frederik Holst, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Albukhary University, analyzes the implications of this shift in power.

• Popek Popek Parlimen: MPs discuss the Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) initiative's role in countering extremist ideologies, alongside discussions on what's being done to tackle bullying at the Royal Military College.

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Produced by: Sharaad Kuttan, Juliet Jacobs, Dashran Yohan, Sudais Ferhard, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan


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