18 August 2023
Weekly Wrap Up: What to expect from PM Lee's National Day Rally speech
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will deliver his 2023 National Day Rally speech at 6.45pm this weekend. But after all the political roller coaster Singapore has gone through the last few months, how would the tone of this National Day Rally be like?
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his views.

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2 August 2023
Regional Roundup: Myanmar regime partially pardons Aung San Suu Kyi, will she be released soon?
From Malaysia’s state election campaigning kicking off to Myanmar’s military junta reducing Aung San Suu Kyi’s 33-yr sentence by 6 years.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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26 July 2023
Regional Roundup: Music festival in Malaysia cancelled after misbehaviour from the lead singer of British band The 1975
From the band The 1975's lead singer Matt Hayley's comments causing the Music festival in Malaysia to be cancelled to updates on Thailand's tumultuous political scene.
We speak to Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University about the headlines coming out from the region.

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22 July 2023
Weekly Wrap Up: SG's political scene rocked by resignations over affairs, was the situation handled well?
With the recent resignation by a few members of parliament over their extramarital affairs, there is doubt cast upon the trustworthiness of our political leaders. However, should we be judging these politicians based on their personal affairs this harshly even though they dutifully carry out their responsibilities as members of parliament?
We speak to Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University more about this.

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14 June 2023
Regional Roundup: Developments concerning Malaysia-Indonesia border agreements
The Malaysian police are asking Interpol to help them track down comedian Jocelyn Chia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the need for reforms, saying Malaysia must change or it will not survive. He also is to clarify some issues surrounding the border agreement with Indonesia. Lastly, Thailand’s prime ministerial frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat will be investigated over whether he was qualified to run in last month’s election.
We talk more about these headlines with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University.

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9 June 2023
Weekly Wrap Up: Who will go up against Minister Tharman to become SG’s next President?
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has offered himself as a candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.
This will also mean he will stand down from his government positions including Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore on July 7.
But with a political heavyweight like Mr Tharman running for the presidential election, will it deter others from contesting now?
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his views.

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9 June 2023
Weekly Wrap Up: Who will go up against Minister Tharman to become SG’s next President?
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has offered himself as a candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.
This will also mean he will stand down from his government positions including Coordinating Minister for Social Policies and chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore on July 7.
But with a political heavyweight like Mr Tharman running for the presidential election, will it deter others from contesting now?
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his views.

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7 June 2023
Regional Roundup: Pita struggling for new regime
Pita Limjaroenrat's continues taking efforts on his road to becoming Prime Minister. PAS' Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang continues to push for Malay-Muslim superiority in Malaysia. A revival of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail is in the offing. Lastly, Myanmar's military regime will let 'loyal' citizens carry weapons, with certain political agendas in mind.
We speak to Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University more about this.

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31 May 2023
Regional Roundup: Thais having doubts on the formation of a coalition government?
A majority of Thai people seem to be harbouring doubts about the ability of Move Forward Party, reported sightings of Jho Low should change Malaysian authorities' approach in their hunt for him, and lastly what will be the topics of discussion in the upcoming Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore?
We speak more about this with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University.

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24 May 2023
Regional Roundup: Malaysian Prime Minister addresses regulations regarding the use of the word "Allah" by non-Muslims
Thailand's Move Forward Party and its seven political allies affirm a mutual agreement to drive 23 agendas once their coalition government is formed. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (May 23) that the government will streamline conflicting regulations regarding the use of the word “Allah” by non-Muslims.
We speak to more Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University about these headlines.

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17 May 2023
Regional Roundup: Challenges awaiting the winner of Thailand's general election
The Move Forward Party achieved victory in Thailand's general election. However, it is expected that the military elite will not welcome them with open arms. Along with that, Mr Pita Limjaroenrat, the potential new Prime Minister of Thailand, would have to face certain challenges if elected.
We discuss these headlines on today's Regional Roundup with Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University.

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10 May 2023
Regional Roundup: Front runners in Thailand's general election, Thaksin to make come back?
From Thailand’s upcoming general election to the latest on the ASEAN Summit happening in Indonesia.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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19 April 2023
Regional Roundup: Mahathir moves forward with legal action against Anwar
From former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad proceeding with legal action against current PM Anwar Ibrahim to Myanmar’s junta releasing prisoners to mark the country’s traditional New Year on Monday.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis on those headlines and more.

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6 April 2023
Regional Roundup: Malaysia lauds ‘historic’ deals in Beijing
From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s trip to China and the latest leading up to Thailand’s General Election.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives an analysis of those headlines and more.

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23 March 2023
Regional Roundup: Will Thailand's upcoming elections see a political shift?
From Thailand holding its general election on May 14 and Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak calling out the irony in Dr Mahathir Mohamad accusing current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of being a dictator.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis of those headlines and more.

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15 March 2023
Regional Roundup: Could Myanmar be implicated in Russia’s war against Ukraine?
From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sticking to his decision to reinstate the country’s GST anytime soon to Indonesia's court controversial court ruling to delay the 2024 presidential and general elections until 2025.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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10 March 2023
Weekly Wrap Up: Covid-19 White Paper - Was there really a need for it?
As Singapore transitions into a new endemic Covid-19 normal, the government has released the White Paper on Singapore's response to Covid-19.
But was there a need to release such a white paper? Does the paper strike a balance between being both candid and self-critical?
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his views.

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22 February 2023
Regional Roundup: Anwar set to deliver first Budget speech as PM
From what to expect from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim first Budget speech on Friday to the EU imposing new sanctions on military-ruled Myanmar.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis of those headlines and more.

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8 February 2023
Regional Roundup: Anwar defends daughter’s adviser role
From Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appointing his own daughter as the country’s financial and economic adviser to Thailand tightening the country's marijuana regulations since its decriminalisation last year.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University gives us an analysis on those headlines and more.

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1 February 2023
Regional Roundup: Highlights from Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Singapore
From Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s one day visit to Singapore to the Myanmar junta preparing for elections.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis on those headlines and more.

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25 January 2023
Regional Roundup: Jokowi's approval rating hits all-time high
From Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s approval rating hitting an all-time high, the country's stance on the situation in Myanmar and how they are set to deal with it as ASEAN chair this year.
Dr Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares his analysis on these headlines and more.

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23 December 2022
Regional Roundup: Throwback to the biggest SEA headlines in 2022
A throwback to the biggest news that came out from Southeast Asia over the past year and what to headlines to expect from the region in 2023.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares more.

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21 December 2022
Regional Roundup: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim wins vote of confidence in parliament
From Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim winning vote of confidence at his first parliament sitting to Thailand inviting interested members of ASEAN to join an open-ended consultative meeting on the situation in Myanmar.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University shares more.

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14 December 2022
Regional Roundup: Timor-Leste joins ASEAN as 11th member
From Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealing that an attempt to get Umno deregistered by declaring the party illegal was foiled, to ASEAN announcing that it had agreed in principle to admit Timor-Leste as the group’s 11th member.
Dr. Felix Tan, Political Observer, Nanyang Technological University with an in-depth analysis.

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3 December 2021
Weekly Wrap Up: WP leadership knew Raeesah Khan lied a week after speech, why was it not tackled quickly?
Leaders of the Workers' Party (WP) were told by their MP Raeesah Khan that she had lied in Parliament, about a week after she made false statements about a sexual assault case in a speech on Aug 3. Dr Felix Tan, Political Analyst, Nanyang Technological University joins us on The Breakfast Huddle to provide his analysis on the situation’s development.

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24 September 2021
Weekly Wrap Up: Covid-19 support schemes, how long more can it last?
With Singapore reporting a record 1,504 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, September 23 — the highest since the pandemic began — it looks like the end of Covid-19 might take a while more. The government has been actively rolling out schemes to help both individuals and businesses, but how long more can they last? Elliott Danker and Bharati Jagdish spoke with Dr Felix Tan, Political Analyst, Nanyang Technological University on The Breakfast Huddle to get his thoughts.

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11 April 2021
Weekends: Dr Felix Tan on the next member of the 4G team
Glenn van Zutphen speaks to Dr Felix Tan, Political Analyst, Nanyang Technological University about Singapore’s recent fourth-generation (4G) leadership change and who could possibly be the next successor.

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