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Review: To Singapore, with Love

Sandeep Ray reviews a film about agitators and exiles who felt that they had a rightful say in the future direction of the nation

A rage against history

In response to recent developments, Clive Kessler - in three articles - explores the history and relationship of Islam, violence and Southeast Asia.

Islam, politics and violence in Malaysia

Mohd Nawab argues that Malaysia's ruling elite has shifted to the Islamic register

Gangsta to the roots: Gangsta or civil society?

Sophie Lemiere argues that "gangsters" are now embedded into Malaysia's political system.

For Indonesia’s oligarchs, the party isn’t over

According to Hipolitus Yolisandry Ringgi Wangge, it's their party and they'll feud if they want to

Gangsta to the roots: Gangsta beyond stereotypes

In Part 3, Sophie Lemiere analyses the organisational structure of Pekida.

Want to work for New Mandala?

New Mandala looks to appoint a part-time Postdoctoral Fellow and Editor. Applications close 5 February 2015.

Gangsta to the roots: Gangsta through the years

In Part 2, Sophie Lemiere traces the history of Pekida.

Gangsta to the roots: A Gangsta’s paradise

Sophie Lemiere explores the nexus between UMNO and gangsterism in this four part article.

Grassroots democracy made in Vietnam

Tu Phuong Nguyen discusses a public meeting in a rural hamlet where road construction is on the agenda

Multi-culturalism: the flipside of fundamentalism?

Alwyn Lau argues that fundamentalism and multi-culturalism may be one and the same phenomenon.

In search of Saman

In the first of two pieces on Aceh, Lilianne Fan reflects on the Saman dance and its place in the Gayo cultural universe