Transforming the Malaysian Armed Forces: A Clear Strategy for 2030
The Malaysian Defence Ministry has outlined a clear strategy to transform the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) into a more integrated, agile, and mission-focused force by 2030. This transformation is aimed...
The Energy Transition: A Global Challenge for ASEAN
The energy transition is a pressing global challenge, and ASEAN has the capability and resources to address it collectively, according to Minister of Finance II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. He emphasized...
Online Safety Bill: A Flawed Approach to Addressing Online Harms
The Online Safety Bill, passed by the Dewan Rakyat last month, aims to combat harmful content such as cyberbullying and child exploitation without infringing on constitutional rights. However, Canadian human...
ASEAN Discusses Permanent Special Envoy for Myanmar Crisis
A Path Forward for Myanmar
Foreign ministry secretary general Amran Zin says it is incumbent upon us to find a path forward to address a multifaceted crisis that has plagued Myanmar in recent...
Addressing Waste Trafficking at the Regional and Global Levels
Malaysia will take a leading role in addressing waste trafficking at the regional and global levels during its Asean chairmanship this year. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong...
Government Reviews Proposals to Regulate Social Media and Combat Online Scams
Background
The Malaysian government is reviewing proposals to amend digital-related laws to regulate social media and combat online scams and fraud. This move comes as a response to the rising...
Ilango Karuppannan said a permanent Asean special envoy for Myanmar would allow the regional bloc to better push the junta to adhere to a 2021 five-point peace plan.
PETALING JAYA: A former senior diplomat has called for the appointment of...