Malaysia welcomed US President Donald Trump for the 47th ASEAN Summit, his first visit in a decade, enhancing Malaysia’s status in Southeast Asia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim greeted Trump, who participated in a traditional dance, boosting ties focused on trade and defence. The summit also marked Timor-Leste’s admission into ASEAN.
BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — As Malaysia prepares to host the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits beginning tomorrow (Oct 26–28) in Kuala Lumpur, the region’s economic direction is once again in focus. The meetings, themed “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” will convene more than 30 heads of state and government…
Political analyst Dr. Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The spotlight of global diplomacy shifts to Kuala Lumpur this week as Malaysia hosts the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, drawing an unprecedented assembly of regional and world…
Southeast Asia’s economic path narrows — but Malaysia rises with strategic clarity, says top economist Shan Saeed By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — As Kuala Lumpur becomes the diplomatic epicentre for ASEAN deliberations, Malaysia is emerging as a key architect of regional economic recovery. With the ASEAN Summit set to…
In exclusive comments to TNS News, constitutional expert Datuk Mokhtar Ngah outlines how ASEAN can transform its diversity into strength—if it embraces bold reforms and regional unity under Anwar’s KL Declaration vision. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2025 – As the 46th ASEAN Summit approaches next week, Prime Minister Datuk…
