Oliver Slow

Oliver Slow is a Southeast Asia-based journalist. He is a former Chief-of-Staff at Frontier, and is writing a book about Myanmar's transition.

Affairs, Interview, Features

Aung Naing Oo, the patient peace advocate

Former anti-government rebel Aung Naing Oo has been playing a key role in helping to end years of armed conflict through his work with the Myanmar Peace Center.

BY Oliver Slow

News, Affairs

The left-over laws: Myanmar’s colonial hangover

Successive Myanmar governments have tried to erase the legacy of colonial rule but a number of archaic laws continue to be enforced.

BY Oliver Slow

Affairs, Interview, Features

David Abel: The military junta’s frustrated reformer

Former Brigadier-General David Abel was in charge of three economic ministries during military rule, but most of his proposals for reform were shunned.

BY Oliver Slow

Bizfeed, Business

Go for growth, World Bank tells Myanmar

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BY Oliver Slow

Latest Issue

Volume 6, Issue 17

January 12, 2021

Stories in this issue

Editorial, Opinion

Why we’re back in print

We’re not betting on a print revival to ensure Frontier’s survival, but we believe print still has an important place in the media landscape.

News Feed, News, Affairs

The ultimate penalty: Debating the death sentence

Myanmar has not executed a convict for decades, though they continue to be put on death row. While some call for capital punishment to be scrapped, others are demanding it for child rapists.

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Oliver Slow

Aung Naing Oo, the patient peace advocate

The left-over laws: Myanmar’s colonial hangover

David Abel: The military junta’s frustrated reformer

Go for growth, World Bank tells Myanmar

Latest Issue

Volume 6, Issue 17

Why we’re back in print

The ultimate penalty: Debating the death sentence

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