SW Strategies - Southeast ASIA

05/05/2026

What does early intervention look like in real life?

Muhammad Eshan’s journey at Taarana is a prime example of how the right support system can change a child’s life.

Established by RYTHM Foundation, Taarana is an award-winning education centre for children with special education needs in Malaysia.

A recent feature on Mix FM’s MIX Health Checked discussed the reality of raising a child with autism and the importance of finding a school that understands their unique needs.

Eshan’s parents, Norhamidi Asari and Nurul Aini Osman sat down with the Mix Breakfast crew, Aishah and RD to discuss the realities of raising a child with autism and the transformative role that Taarana has played in their lives.

SW Strategies serves as the communications agency on record for RYTHM Foundation, working closely on spotlighting social impact work that impacts communities.

📹 Watch the snippet of the interview here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX8vlCFPThn/?igsh=Znk4OTF2bjJycXl6

30/04/2026

It is not every day that a full-length animated movie which is co-directed and produced by Singaporeans, is selected for the official competition at the Annecy Animation Film Festival 2026, marking the first time in the festival’s 65-year history that a Singapore-produced animated film has entered the main competition.

Set in early 20th-century Singapore and Malaya – encompassing the Japanese occupation – The Violinist follows Fei, a gifted violinist, and her childhood companion Kai, whose lives are torn apart by war. The story spans from 1929 through to the present day, tracing Fei’s decades-long pursuit of both her music and an unresolved bond with Kai.

SW Strategies is honoured to have been accorded the opportunity to support Robot Playground Media in its announcement, which has garnered considerable media interest.

Straits Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/the-violinist-becomes-first-singapore-animated-feature-to-compete-at-annecy-film-festival

CNA LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkJWZo2aDq4

CNA Lifestyle: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/violinist-singapore-animation-annecy-film-festival-competition-582511

Mothership: https://mothership.sg/2026/04/the-violinist-annecy-international-animation-film-festival/

Variety: https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/the-violinist-annecy-competition-singapore-1236731894/

Robot Playground Media's hand-drawn animated feature makes history as the first Singapore film in Annecy's main competition.

29/04/2026

As artificial intelligence continues to redefine how we work, a more important question emerges: what will define us?

At Quest International University, more than 100 students were able to to reflect on the human qualities that remain essential in an AI-driven world along with QIU Founder Dato Sri Vijay Eswaran.

The conversation went beyond technical skills, focusing on judgment, adaptability, critical thinking and character. These are the qualities that shape how we make decisions, navigate change and define our values.

AI can deliver speed and efficiency, but it cannot replace human discernment, empathy and purpose.

SW Strategies is the strategic communications agency on record for Dato’ Sri Vijay Eswaran and QI Group of Companies.

21/04/2026

On 14 April 2026, Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative, ClientEarth and the Institute of Corporate Directors launched a landmark legal opinion in Manila, bringing together legal experts, corporate leaders, and sustainability advocates to clarify directors’ duties on nature-related risks.

From biodiversity loss to climate impact, these are no longer peripheral concerns and are material business risks.

The session underscored a clear shift: boards are expected to integrate sustainability into governance and strategy, strengthening accountability at the highest levels of decision-making.

SW Strategies is ClientEarth’s strategic communications partner in Southeast Asia.

17/04/2026

What is a pre-buttal? What is the Streisand Effect?

Read our analysis of FLOTUS" media conference on 9 April and its impact.

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15/04/2026

What was FLOTUS’ intent in calling a media conference on 9 April as the United States was still in conflict with Iran?

Was it a pre-buttal, and did it create a Streisand Effect?

We analyse her. actions and draw some conclusions from a political communications perspective.

15/04/2026

Episode 10 of The Warmdown Pod is now LIVE.

The podcast is presented by SW Strategies and Fight Zone.

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13/04/2026

On 11 April, Taarana hosted Walk for Autism 2026 at Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya, bringing together students, families and the wider community in support of autism awareness and inclusion.

Participants walked side by side in a shared show of understanding, acceptance and belonging, transforming the space into a meaningful display of community support.

The event created opportunities for connection, learning and engagement, reinforcing the importance of building inclusive environments where everyone feels seen, supported and valued.

Through collective action, Walk for Autism 2026 is a reminder that inclusion starts with all of us.

SW Strategies is proud to be the strategic communications agency on record for Taarana school, which comes under the wings of RYTHM Foundation, supporting initiatives that drive awareness and positive social impact.

09/04/2026

On 7 April, SW Strategies facilitated a media engagement session connecting ClientEarth’s team in Jakarta with leading journalists from Indonesia’s top-tier outlets, including The Jakarta Post, CNN Indonesia, Kompas, Mongabay and Katadata.

The session created an important platform to deepen media understanding of ClientEarth’s climate agenda in Southeast Asia, particularly its work to accelerate a just energy transition and strengthen sustainable forest governance across the region.

By fostering meaningful dialogue between legal experts and the media, we aim to support more informed, nuanced reporting on critical environmental issues shaping Southeast Asia’s future.

SW Strategies is the public relations agency on record for ClientEarth in Southeast Asia.

06/04/2026

Malaysia’s next-generation leadership conversation is no longer speculative.

Two figures, Khairy Jamaluddin (KJ) and Tengku Zafrul, have emerged as credible contenders for future leadership, each representing a different pathway to power.

KJ brings public appeal, political instinct and a strong media presence.

Tengku Zafrul offers technocratic credibility, cross-coalition experience and proximity to government.

But both face structural constraints that prevent them from being immediate contenders.

Swipe to unpack their positioning, the gaps they must overcome, and what this means for Malaysia’s leadership trajectory heading into GE16.