Maritime historian Jeffrey Mellefont on why UNESCO has recognised the cultural significance of South Sulawesi boat-building.

The New Books in Southeast Asian Studies podcast talks to Tam Ngo about her new book on protestantism in Hmong society in Vietnam.

Jihadists know how to take advantage of the unique space for mobilisation offered by the Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines triborder area. Governments are still catching up.

Terence Gomez's 'Minister of Finance Incorporated' is a important statement on Malaysian political economy, comparable to James Puthucheary's of 58 years ago.

A personally-confronting reflection on why, sometimes, art galleries don’t seem to work for the author.

Details on a falling out between pro-Anies Baswedan political parties and the religious leaders behind the 212 movement.

Crackdowns on ‘fake news’ producers aren’t enough—Indonesian voters need better journalism and greater digital literacy.

The status quo isn't sustainable, but none of the likely exit strategies for the junta will give it what it wants.

A mini-review of the Art Gallery of New South Wales' recent exhibition of Philippine art.

How an English dictionary documents different eras of linguistic exchange between Filipinos and their colonisers.

New association "seeks to foster and facilitate opportunities for the advancement of research and knowledge relevant to Mainland Southeast Asia."

An ethnic Chinese convert to hardline Islam stands out in Indonesia’s crowded Islamic preaching market.

Farewell and good riddance to 2017, and thanks to all New Mandala contributors and readers throughout the year.

Revisit our 20 most-read posts published throughout the year.

Amid challenges to NGO participation in peace process, churches have filled the void.

In insisting that “animist” faiths be given a lower status than “religion”, Islamic leaders ignore how the false divide between them was constructed in the first place.

A review of the refurbished Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore.

Jokowi moved quickly to shift a controversial armed forces chief into retirement. The 2019 elections were at the front of his mind.

Nasihat dari seorang wartawan Indonesia bagi kawan-kawannya yang meliput isu-isu Papua.

The public face of Cambodia's exiled CNRP leadership on surviving and regrouping after Hun Sen's crackdown.

The novelist's work remains a useful window on the politics of freedom of (and from) speech in Singapore.

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On the reunion of 2016’s anti-Ahok protests: the ‘awakening’ of Islamic identity means togetherness to some, and division to others.

Lee Kuan Yew isn't to blame if Singapore's political class can't let go of him.