By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 – The US-Iran accord was intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring months of conflict to an end. However, renewed uncertainty over the status of the strategic waterway almost immediately raised questions about the durability of the agreement and highlighted a broader geopolitical reality:…
US-Israeli strikes trigger energy disruption, aviation shutdowns and a strategic supply shock, raising risks for Asia’s growth engines and Malaysia’s investment outlook. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 – History does not always announce itself. On February 28, 2026, it arrived before dawn. The United States and Israel launched a coordinated…
Illustration shows Malaysia caught in a trade tug-of-war between BRICS, led by China, and the U.S. under US President Donald Trump’s tariff push. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 – A fresh wave of U.S. trade protectionism is poised to sweep across the global economic landscape, directly challenging nations like Malaysia….
image credit MFA Malaysia Hosts Historic Trilateral Gathering to Unlock Economic Potential Across Asia and the Gulf By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — A new trilateral chapter in diplomacy and development was written today in Kuala Lumpur as leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation…
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit to Malaysia from April 15 to 17, 2025. This visit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, emphasizing strong bilateral ties and cooperation. Xi will meet Anwar, witness agreements, and participate in ceremonial events, reinforcing Malaysia’s role in ASEAN.
