BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded in Kuala Lumpur with high-profile participation, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and the historic accession of Timor-Leste as ASEAN’s 11th member. Yet, beneath the surface, ASEAN’s credibility and decision-making capacity remain…
By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 – U.S. President Donald J. Trump departed Kuala Lumpur this morning for Tokyo following a high-profile visit to Malaysia that coincided with the opening of the 47th ASEAN Summit and related summits. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he had a brief meeting with…
(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…
Despite lofty declarations, Dr. James Gomez warns ASEAN’s rigid structure and weak Myanmar stance threaten its future relevance. By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 – The 46th ASEAN Summit, hosted in Kuala Lumpur from May 26–27, marked a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. Held under the theme “Inclusivity and…
