Discover the insightful writings of Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng, Executive Director of Penang Institute. Born and raised in Penang, Dato’ Dr. Ooi is a seasoned scholar and thought leader with deep expertise in Southeast Asia. He was the Deputy Director of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (formerly the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, ISEAS). He is the founder-editor of the Penang Monthly (published by Penang Institute), ISEAS Perspective (published by ISEAS) and ISSUES (published by Penang Institute). He is also editor of Trends in Southeast Asia, and a columnist for The Edge, Malaysia.