Multiparty Democracy in Southeast Asia

Date

May, 19th 202218:00-20:00

Venue

Online

Language

English

Session Introduction

This session begins with a regional overview of the multiparty democracy in Southeast Asia. Then, the presenters update the latest significant issues related to the upcoming communal and general Cambodian elections, an election in Malaysia, the Philippines presidential election, and the Bangkok gubernatorial and general elections in 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, this session discusses the role of media and social media in the past and upcoming elections more in-depth.

Host

Asia Centre

Speech Title

Moderator : Mr. James Gomez (Regional Director of Asia Centre)

• The Current Situation Around the Cambodia Election (Ms. Sokunthea Chhan, Media Development Director of Cambodian Center for Independent Media, Cambodia)
• Malaysia Election Preparation Status ( Mr. Benjamin Loh Yew Hoong, Senior Lecturer of Taylor’s University-School of Media and Communication, Malaysia)
• The Philippine Presidential Election Result and the Role of Social Medias ( Mr. Celito Arlegue, Executive Director of Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats, Philippines)
• 2022 General Election and Internet Regulation ( Ms. Korbkusol Neelapaichit, Researcher of Asia Centre, Thailand)