Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
Forty-eight Malaysian university students have embarked on a month-long volunteer mission in Vietnam as part of the Green Summer Volunteer Campaign, strengthening regional people-to-people ties and promoting volunteerism across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia and Thailand have adopted a Strategic Partnership Roadmap targeting US$20 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The framework covers food security, energy transition, digital economy, and halal industry development, with the first Joint Trade Commission planned.
Malaysia and Cambodia are expanding cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry, and food security, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced following a courtesy call from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.
The Federation of ASEAN Shipowners' Associations is developing the region's first Protection and Indemnity insurance club to lower premiums and share risks, with completion expected within three years.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast, where the two leaders discussed strengthening ASEAN cooperation and advancing joint bilateral initiatives between the two nations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission will lead a special ASEAN training course on asset recovery, drawing on its experience handling the 1MDB case. The initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation in combating corruption.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has broadened its investigation into KWAP investments, extending inquiries to Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as it seeks international cooperation through formal legal channels.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' steadying force during geopolitical upheaval, underscoring the bloc's role in regional security and economic resilience while showcasing Manila's chairmanship initiatives.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen cooperation on food and energy security, while reaffirming the importance of upholding international law at major Asean-led meetings in Manila.
Japan has committed to deepening regional cooperation on energy security and tackling online scams at a foreign ministers' meeting with ASEAN, China, and South Korea, underlining Tokyo's strategic engagement across Asia.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has stressed that the two neighbouring countries' 60-year partnership is anchored in mutual respect and understanding, not transactional interests, despite periodic disagreements on complex bilateral issues.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has outlined an ambitious agenda for strengthening ties with Malaysia, emphasising shared heritage, economic integration, and collaborative approaches to regional challenges during his state visit.
Malaysia and Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen agricultural cooperation, resolving outstanding trade disputes over shrimp and barramundi while pursuing broader economic integration and a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held substantive talks at Putrajaya to advance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, security and agriculture.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has begun a two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim, marking his first trip since returning to office in March 2026.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Malaysia this week for a two-day official visit focused on regional connectivity, border infrastructure development, and agricultural collaboration with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Indonesia and India advance cross-border payment systems and strategic partnerships. Super Typhoon Inday enters Philippine waters. Singapore, Thailand pursue infrastructure and worker-focused initiatives.