One of the region’s foremost voices on US-China relations and Southeast Asian geopolitics says the region faces a twin vulnerability energy import dependence and trade route disruption while dismissing ASEAN as an organisation incapable of delivering meaningful unity in a fractured world. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 – As the…
Prof. Geoffrey Williams shares his analysis on the economic impact of the U.S.–Malaysia trade pact signed during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit, hosted by Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, drew international attention with the presence of U.S. President Donald…
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)…
Despite lofty declarations, Dr. James Gomez warns ASEAN’s rigid structure and weak Myanmar stance threaten its future relevance. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, hosted in Kuala Lumpur from May 26–27, marked a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. Held under the theme “Inclusivity and…
Regional Leaders Urge End to Violence, Humanitarian Access, and Myanmar-Led Peace Process By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has reaffirmed its collective resolve to support peace in Myanmar, issuing a strong joint statement urging an immediate halt to violence, an…
