Leaders of ASEAN and the Plus Three partners — China, Japan and South Korea — pose for a group photo with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, 27 October 2025 By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri…
Malaysia and the United States have signed a $150 billion trade agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in rare earths and energy. The deal includes long-term licenses for U.S. companies, export exemptions for over 1,700 Malaysian products, and initiatives for clean energy and digital infrastructure, marking a strategic win for Malaysia’s economic goals.
On October 26, 2025, Cambodia and Thailand signed a joint declaration to enhance peace and de-escalate border tensions at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, attended by U.S. President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement includes establishing an ASEAN Observer Team to oversee ceasefire implementation and emphasizes peaceful resolution of border disputes.
(Day 1 – TNS NEWS Analytical wrap By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 – Malaysia’s hosting of the 47th ASEAN Summit opened with a powerful show of diplomacy and deal-making, placing Kuala Lumpur at the heart of global attention. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim declared the first day “historic,” saying…
Bilateral relations upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid Kuala Lumpur’s hosting of the 47th ASEAN Summit. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – Malaysia and the United States have elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), marking a historic advancement in relations that stretch back nearly seven decades….
