Malaysia and Singapore: Models for the Asian Century?
Channel: ANU TV
Date: 21/09/2012

Chaired by Basham Professor Anthony Milner from the ANU School of Culture, History & Language, this expert panel examines the question 'Malaysia -Singapore: Models for the Asian Century?' as part of the inaugural Malaysia-Singapore Update at The Australian National University.

Both Malaysia and Singapore have had a long and close association with Australia in areas including economic cooperation, education, security and refugees. The longstanding governments of these two economically thriving states are now being questioned. In both countries critical public discourse has blossomed, stirring questions of whether the current regimes are still optimal for the national interest. 

Yet, with their enviable stability, growth and prosperity, shouldn't these regimes and their attendant systems provide inspiration for the diverse states in the Asian region that are grappling with nation building and economic progress? In essence, are Malaysian and Singaporean models worthy of emulation? Further, how does possible change and future influence emanating from Malaysia and Singapore affect Australia's interests in the Asian Century?

The Update is supported by the College of Asia and the Pacific, the ANU Southeast Asia Institute, Department of Political and Social Change, and Crawford School of Public Policy.

Chair: 
Basham Professor Anthony Milner, Australian National University

Panelists:
Associate Professor Shandre Thangavelu, National University of Singapore
Associate Professor Bridget Welsh, Singapore Management University
Dr Michael Barr, Flinders University
Emeritus Professor Clive Kessler, University of New South Wales
Dr Marzuki Mohamad, Special Officer to the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia