Podcasts

On 19 March 2020, SSEAC hosted an online event discussing the short-lived Pakatan Harapan government and the possible return of kleptocracy in Malaysia. This podcast is an edited audio recording of the event.

Dr Tom Hoogervorst spoke to Mr Jarrah Sastrawan about the Sino-Malay literary tradition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Laksmi Pamuntjak spoke to Dr Natali Pearson about her career, the storytelling process, the challenges of translation, publishing, identity, women's rights and food, among others.

Professor Edward Aspinall sheds light on the historic Indonesian elections and what they mean for the future of democracy in Indonesia.

In the lead-up to SSEAC's annual ASEAN Forum, Kirsten Han sat down with Mr Kean Wong to discuss the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, and how this law could actually cause further harm to public trust and increase society’s vulnerability to “fake news”.

Professor Clinton Fernandes sat down with SSEAC's Deputy Director, Dr Elisabeth Kramer, to discuss recent political developments in Timor-Leste.

Charlotte Setijadi talks Indonesian politics after Ahok and the way forward for Jokowi.

A multidisciplinary panel of experts examines the role and responsibilities in balancing environmental sustainability and economic growth in Southeast Asia. What part can – and should - Australia play in negotiating the tensions between economic growth and environmental sustainability?

Dr Sophie Chao spoke to Dr Natali Pearson about the interconnections between processed food, hunger and Indigenous sovereignty in West Papua.

Laksmi Pamuntjak spoke to Dr Natali Pearson about her third novel, Fall Baby, and about the intricacies of art, religion, politics and history in a troubled Indonesia, but also about family, identity, motherhood, and the sisterhood of women.

The Asia-Pacific is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world. While some processes are in place to develop disaster risk reduction, some communities remain left out of the process. People with disabilities are often some of the hardest hit when disasters occur due to inadequate policies. Dr Emma Calgaro spoke to Mr Kean Wong about her work on promoting disaster risk reduction policies that are inclusive of people with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific region.

In the lead-up to SSEAC's annual ASEAN Forum, Dr Aim Sinpeng discussed her research on online political engagement in Southeast Asian elections, and the role of social media in shaping voting behaviour.

Janet Steele discusses Islamic journalism in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Lee Morgenbesser talks the death of democracy, media censorship and dictatorship in Cambodia.

Bridget Welsh explains the details behind the 'story of the year', Malaysia's GE14.

Dr Sophie Chao spoke to Dr Natali Pearson about her anthropological research in West Papua, reflecting on the challenges of conducting anthropological research, her transition from activist to academic, and the palm oil industry's impact on the Marind communities of West Papua, Indonesia.

As the world becomes increasingly concerned with the effects of climate change and deforestation, research and protection efforts have tended to focus on a few iconic animals and habitats. But what other innovative strategies can we develop to increase funding and awareness for environment conservation projects? Dr Benjamin Thompson spoke to Mr Kean Wong about his research into how charismatic megafauna can be used as flagship species for mangrove forest conservation.

Dr Crystal Abidin discusses her research on young people’s relationships with internet celebrity, self-curation, and vulnerability.

Dr Petr Matous sat down with Dr Natali Pearson to discuss his research into the roles that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and social networks play in contexts with less-efficient institutions and infrastructure, with a view to restructuring such programs to ensure more equitable access.

Hoe Yeong Loke talks about the recent political developments in Singapore.

Tricia Yeoh discusses Malaysian politics one year on from GE14.

Jayeel Corenelio talks to Natali Pearson about the political situation in the Philippines.