Sharp perspectives on the issues shaping Southeast Asia By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH March 10, 20266ASEAN at the Crossroads: Can the Bloc Still Hold? From the South China Sea to Myanmar’s unresolved civil war and a simmering border conflict between two of its own members, ASEAN enters 2026 carrying the weight of unfinished business….
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemned recent Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, Syria (file picture) By PHUBIEYAS AHMAD KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Damascus, Syria, describing them as a grave breach of international law and an affront to Syria’s sovereignty. In…
In an interview, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah emphasizes the need for ASEAN reform, advocating a flexible consensus model to enhance regional stability and democracy. He highlights challenges in human rights, trade, and international justice, urging a balance between unity and pragmatism as Malaysia chairs ASEAN’s pivotal year of summits.
From the left: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, China President Xi Jinping and PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim – picture credit FB Sultan Ibrahim BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 – President Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to Malaysia (April 15-17) has proven to be a watershed moment, solidifying a multifaceted partnership…
US President-elect Donald J. Trump. Pix credit: Donald J. Trump Facebook By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 – As the world takes in the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, leaders across Southeast Asia have extended their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, expressing hope for strengthened relations and collaborative progress…
