The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Time passes, but the legacy of great leaders endures. Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim honours Timor-Leste's distinguished former Prime Minister with sincere condolences on behalf of the nation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has met with Genron NPO president Yasushi Kudo to explore avenues for strengthening Malaysia-Japan strategic ties, signalling renewed momentum in bilateral engagement.
Japan has committed to deepening cooperation with ASEAN, China and South Korea on energy security and combating online scams, emphasizing the region's growing economic clout and the importance of maintaining regional stability.
Malaysia's proposal to establish a national petroleum reserve has won analyst support as geopolitical tensions around critical shipping routes increasingly threaten regional energy stability. Experts warn the risks are now structural rather than temporary.
Malaysia has instructed the UNHCR to pause refugee registrations while the government restructures its management system through a new Refugee Registration Document programme, Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand next month to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, marking efforts to reintegrate the coup-affected nation into ASEAN despite ongoing divisions.
ASEAN's foreign ministers convened with 11 global partners in Manila to address energy and food security amid escalating West Asia tensions, with the US pledging $1.5 billion in strategic investment for Southeast Asian infrastructure.
Indonesia collaborates on marine park protection while governments across Southeast Asia announce leadership changes and tackle energy security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
Major Asia-Pacific nations gathered in Manila to strengthen ties with ASEAN, focusing on technological innovation, supply chain resilience, and regional stability amid intensifying geopolitical competition.
South Korea and ASEAN have unveiled fresh collaborative initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, cultural and creative industries, and maritime safety, building on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership framework unveiled last year.
Indonesia has pressed Asean to move beyond rhetoric and deliver concrete outcomes on regional disputes, warning that geopolitical crises pose an existential test of the bloc's credibility and unity.
Thailand has introduced an expedited legal mechanism to block and remove illegal online content after illegal URLs surged from tens of thousands to millions, enabling authorities to act within hours rather than days.
Malaysian economists believe a proposed border economic zone with Thailand could significantly strengthen bilateral trade, with improved infrastructure expected to lower logistics costs and attract regional investment.
China has summoned the Philippine ambassador following an altercation at a disputed reef in the South China Sea, where a Filipino sailor was reportedly struck by Chinese coast guard personnel. The incident has drawn sharp rebukes from Manila's Western allies.
Escalating tensions in the South China Sea threaten to derail ASEAN consensus-building at a crucial Manila meeting, with the US condemning Beijing's actions while Myanmar's reintegration remains contentious.
Top Chinese and Philippine diplomats will hold their first bilateral meeting in two years at an Asean foreign ministers gathering in Manila this week, as relations deteriorate over South China Sea disputes and Taiwan.
The Philippines is steering ASEAN's 59th Foreign Ministers' Meeting this week, prioritising regional security, human rights protection, and multilateral dialogue amid global tensions and persistent regional flashpoints.
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila next week to chart a path forward on Myanmar, building on recent face-to-face discussions in Thailand and working within the Five-Point Consensus framework.
Thailand and Cambodia are maintaining their commitment to resolve border tensions through dialogue, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed, following an agreement brokered at May's ASEAN leaders' summit in Cebu.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has concluded a three-day state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport on July 15. The visit included meetings with Malaysian leadership and reciprocated Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 Singapore visit.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed Malaysia's formal congratulations to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on reaching his 80th birthday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
Indonesia has intensified its assault on online gambling by blocking 3.7 million websites and closing thousands of bank accounts since late 2024, adopting a comprehensive strategy that targets the financial infrastructure supporting illegal gaming operations.
Singapore and Malaysia have committed to expanding cooperation across food security, energy, and other shared interests during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia this week.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to using negotiations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as the foundation for resolving maritime boundary disputes with neighbouring countries, emphasizing economic cooperation as a viable alternative.
ASEAN has doubled down on its Five-Point Consensus as the basis for resolving Myanmar's crisis, even after Naypyidaw rejected the peace plan. The bloc emphasizes humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and political dialogue.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make his inaugural state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15, reciprocating His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 visit to Singapore and underscoring the deepening partnership between the two neighbouring nations.
The Philippines, currently chairing ASEAN, will host an informal meeting between Myanmar's foreign minister and ASEAN counterparts in Bangkok on July 12, representing the first face-to-face engagement since the 2021 coup.
Thailand is hosting two informal ASEAN Foreign Ministers meetings focused on Myanmar, with discussions centred on implementing the Five-Point Consensus and advancing regional peace efforts.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul shared an impromptu musical moment at an official luncheon in Putrajaya, performing Frank Sinatra's classic 'My Way' together following bilateral discussions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held substantive talks with Thai Premier Anutin Charnvirakul at Perdana Putra, with both nations pledging to deepen collaboration across trade, security, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges within the ASEAN framework.
Singapore and Indonesia have committed to maintaining the Strait of Malacca as a safe, open shipping corridor while expanding cooperation into renewable energy, digital infrastructure and cross-border electricity trade.
Indonesia and Singapore have renewed their dedication to maintaining peace and security in the Strait of Malacca, pledging closer coordination with Malaysia and Thailand to ensure safe navigation through the vital maritime corridor.
Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy has attracted over RM85 billion in approved investments by end-2025, with 18,062 skilled workers trained and 74 smart factories recognised under government recognition programmes.
Myanmar's junta continues refusing Asean requests to visit deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, demonstrating its contempt for the regional bloc's leverage and peace initiatives. The standoff reveals deeper fractures in Asean's ability to influence member states.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underscores Malaysia's strategic importance as a trading nation, emphasising ASEAN centrality while pursuing diversified economic partnerships across West Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent a congratulatory letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, emphasising Malaysia's commitment to deepening bilateral strategic cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's dedication to bolstering ASEAN's resilience and inclusivity, pledging continued constructive engagement on regional challenges including Myanmar, the South China Sea, and artificial intelligence.
Malaysia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering collaboration across legislative, governance, and strategic domains following high-level discussions in Putrajaya.
Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar has highlighted the deepening partnership between the two neighbours, emphasizing recovery in trade and investment while pledging continued support for regional initiatives.
Malaysia and Indonesia are expanding strategic cooperation in the halal industry, with plans for new bilateral and regional councils to harmonise standards and boost trade.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister has clarified that a diplomatic visit to Myanmar in May does not constitute recognition of the junta, emphasising the country remains committed to ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus on the crisis.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Datuk Yasmeen Muhamad Shariff following her election as a member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for 2027-2031.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, receiving a formal state welcome at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's breakthrough gas deal with Turkmenistan to the nation's balanced foreign policy approach. The agreement grants Malaysia access to one of the world's most substantial gas reserves.
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Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib has lauded the Communications Ministry for hosting the National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2026 celebrations in Penang, highlighting the event's significance in recognising media contributions and strengthening regional cooperation.
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Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib has hosted nearly 350 media practitioners from Malaysia and ASEAN countries at a National Journalists' Day dinner, underlining the media's essential role in the nation's progress.
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Malaysia's HAWANA 2026 Summit gathered approximately 1,000 journalists and media professionals in Penang to discuss the profession's relevance, celebrate contributions, and address emerging challenges including artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
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Malaysia and Thailand are engaged in intensive negotiations over a temporary suspension of shrimp imports, with both countries seeking to protect their interests while ensuring biosecurity standards are met.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil met with Timor-Leste officials to expand media cooperation through Bernama and RTM, while discussing strategies to improve Malaysia's press freedom rankings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted how Malaysia's independent and neutral foreign policy stance is attracting international confidence and creating fresh economic partnership opportunities across geopolitical blocs.
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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged Russia to maintain its involvement in ASEAN-led forums, signalling the region's intent to preserve diplomatic channels even amid geopolitical tensions as Singapore gears up for its 2027 ASEAN chair role.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanded cooperation at a summit in Kazan, marking 35 years of diplomatic relations. The meeting produced strategic frameworks for the next five years.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured Russia's commitment to long-term energy supplies during the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, moving beyond annual renewal cycles to establish stable multi-year agreements for oil, gas and petroleum products.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to strengthen collaboration on combating transnational crime and energy security, leveraging existing frameworks and shared expertise.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in Russia and Malaysia's capacity to deepen their strategic partnership, citing strong foundations built over nearly six decades of diplomatic engagement and recent trade growth.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has praised bilateral relations with Malaysia as exceptionally strong, highlighting the country's support since before independence and its growing international economic role under PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta wrapped up a five-day special visit to Malaysia, emphasizing the strength of bilateral relations and discussing expanded economic cooperation between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is heading to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin and ASEAN leaders, aiming to secure Malaysia's oil and diesel supplies and strengthen energy security amid regional supply disruptions.
China's ambassador has praised Malaysia for its constructive engagement in South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations, which are entering a crucial phase. Both nations are committed to completing talks as scheduled.