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Myanmar's government has signalled it wants to end Asean's special envoy mechanism, arguing that its freshly elected administration now has full democratic legitimacy to handle internal affairs without external oversight.
Thailand has activated a restructured disaster management system with four regional committees to address simultaneous threats from seasonal flooding and prolonged drought conditions affecting agriculture and water security.
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.
Timor-Leste has joined the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption as its newest member, expected to deepen the region's collaborative efforts in tackling graft. The 22nd ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting in Melaka emphasises renewed commitment to anti-corruption initiatives.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established a new government office in Manchester called 'No10 North', signalling a significant shift in how economic policy will be coordinated across the United Kingdom with greater regional autonomy.
Andy Burnham, the prominent Northern England politician known as the 'King of the North', has taken office as Britain's seventh prime minister in ten years, committing to fundamental reforms addressing the cost-of-living crisis and deteriorating public services.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has clarified that the proposed expansion of KEJORA is intended to coordinate development efforts rather than acquire land, dispelling public concerns about land seizure in affected districts.