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…
Professor Geoffrey Williams says Budget 2026 is fiscally disciplined and sound but offers limited relief for the public. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Budget 2026, tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, marks a shift toward fiscal discipline and technocratic management, with a focus on…
Shan Saeed, Global Chief Economist, Juwai IQI: ‘In every crisis lies an opportunity — ASEAN must integrate deeper & innovate faster By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 – US President Donald Trump’s second wave of protectionist tariffs has jolted global trade, and Malaysia—together with the broader ASEAN bloc—finds itself at a…
At the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lays out Malaysia’s vision as ASEAN Chair—advocating stronger regional cohesion, economic integration, and resilience in a fragmented global order. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH JAKARTA, Aug 3 – Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim delivered a pivotal policy address at the ASEAN Secretariat…
The Asia-Pacific Region Social Impact and Advocacy Workshop 2025 emphasized collaboration among Scouts and NGOs to address regional social challenges. Executive Director Samuel Isaiah highlighted its role in promoting sustainable solutions, while Sarah Czarina Mashanis focused on the importance of ethical storytelling to enhance social work’s visibility. The event involved participants from 15 countries.
