Khaled Nordin Reinforces Malaysia’s Non-Aligned Stand at Asia’s Top Security Forum

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (2nd from the left) and Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from the right) At Shangri-La Dialogue 2025, Malaysia signals balanced diplomacy, deepens Indo-Pacific defence ties, and embraces ASEAN–EU cooperation. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH SINGAPORE, June 5 – At a time when global fault lines are…

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Shangri-La 2025: Autonomy, Assertiveness, and ASEAN’s Balancing Act

AN ANALYSIS French President Emmanuel Macron delivering a keynote address The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 showcased competing visions, deepened European engagement, and ASEAN’s call for unity in a tense Indo-Pacific. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH SINGAPORE, June 3 — The IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 concluded in Singapore last weekend, affirming its place as the…

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Singapore’s Cabinet Reset: A Calculated Balance of Renewal, Continuity, and Strategic Depth

Lawrence Wong’s new Cabinet signals a generational shift, prioritizing policy coherence, future-ready governance, and trust in rising talent. Image credit PMO By TNS News Analysis Desk SINGAPORE, May 22, 2025 — With his first full Cabinet line-up following the general election, Lawrence Wong has not only reinforced the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) legacy of methodical…

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