The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
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.
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.
Southeast Asia's top diplomats convene in Manila this week amid growing alarm over Middle East tensions, Myanmar's ongoing civil war, and escalating South China Sea disputes. The talks will attract major powers including the US, China, Russia and the EU.
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.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan heads to Manila for the annual Asean Ministers Meeting, balancing diplomatic duties with domestic campaign commitments. The gathering confronts persistent challenges including South China Sea tensions and Myanmar's unresolved political turmoil.
The Philippine government has strongly condemned an AI-generated video by China Daily that depicted Filipinos as monkeys, demanding its removal and describing the imagery as racist and deeply offensive propaganda.
Fourteen nations, led by the Philippines, marked a decade since the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, stressing its binding legal status and condemning destabilizing actions in the strategic waterway.
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.
A coalition of 14 countries, led by the Philippines, has marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, reaffirming its legal binding status and calling for peaceful resolution of maritime disputes.
The Philippines is urging ASEAN to boost maritime resilience and crisis coordination amid growing geopolitical instability threatening regional trade routes and energy supplies.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has assured Belgium that Malaysia and ASEAN will maintain open maritime access through the South China Sea, with no blockades planned, amid growing concerns over potential shipping disruptions in vital trade routes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected fatalistic predictions of war in the South China Sea, emphasizing that Malaysia's pragmatic engagement with China and ASEAN unity through dialogue remain the best paths toward regional stability.
Malaysia's air force chief has highlighted critical capacity shortfalls in monitoring the nation's exclusive economic zone, citing intensifying regional security challenges in the South China Sea.
Malaysia has operationalised the ANKA-S unmanned aircraft system at its Labuan base, significantly expanding maritime surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea and enhancing national security oversight.
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.