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,…
At the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lays out Malaysia’s vision as ASEAN Chair—advocating stronger regional cohesion, economic integration, and resilience in a fragmented global order. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH JAKARTA, Aug 3 – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivered a pivotal policy address at the ASEAN Secretariat…
Dr. James Gomez: Malaysia played its part, but geopolitical muscle still matters most in ASEAN diplomacy. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, 29 July – Malaysia’s role in brokering the Cambodia–Thailand ceasefire has been widely acknowledged as a timely diplomatic effort under its ASEAN Chairmanship. Yet, according to Dr. James Gomez, Regional Director…
Putrajaya hosts breakthrough meeting with backing from U.S. and China amid rising border tensions By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, marking a crucial step toward de-escalating rising tensions along their shared border. The agreement was reached at a Special…
