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ASEAN Centrality ‘A Myth’: Dr. Oh Ei Sun on 47th Summit in Kuala Lumpur
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The just-concluded 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur showcased both symbolic diplomacy and substantive agreements, from U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise attendance to the signing of a Cambodia–Thailand peace declaration. Malaysia, as Chair, also oversaw the historic admission of Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s 11th member,…
9 arrested after viral brawl at Johor eatery; police confirm 4-day remand
By : Mike Paul Batu Pahat, Oct 28 — Nine men aged between 18 and 35 were arrested after a violent brawl erupted at a restaurant in Rengit, Batu Pahat late Sunday night, following a noise complaint that escalated into a public disturbance and went viral on social media. The 10.30pm incident, captured in a…
Anwar Hands ASEAN Chairmanship to Philippines, Declares ‘The Centre Still Holds’
Malaysia closes landmark year of ASEAN leadership with call for patience, resilience, and regional unity Closing moments at the 47th ASEAN Summit: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim formally transfers the ASEAN Chairmanship to the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Image Credit : The official Facebook Page of The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
KLIA Aerotrain hit by 20th glitch; MAHB blames power fault, Loke orders urgent fix
By : Mike Paul Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) confirmed another breakdown of the KLIA Aerotrain this morning, marking the 20th reported incident since July. The disruption, which occurred at Terminal 1, has been traced to power system faults managed by contractors IJM-PESTEC Joint Venture (IPJV), with Alstom also involved…
Malaysia Pushes High-Value Exports as ASEAN –China Summit Opens in Kuala Lumpur
Anwar highlights trade, investment and regional peace in talks with Premier Li Qiang. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim greets Chinese Premier Li Qiang upon arrival at the 28th ASEAN–China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 28, 2025. Image credit – PMO By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28, 2025 — Malaysia’s…