Anwar outlines Asean’s priorities as bloc steers clear of major power rivalries

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions at the Asean Finance Ministers’ meeting focused on regional issues that the bloc can directly address, rather than global conflicts. He explained that the finance leaders from Asean countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore agreed that regional progress must be built on … Read more

Malaysia must use its strength, work with Asean countries to face US tariffs

SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 — Malaysia must leverage its strengths and work with fellow Asean countries to face the impact of the 24 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States (US), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said he had reached out to neighbouring Asean nations to stand together in addressing the … Read more

Southeast Asia Survey Shows Increased Trust in the U.S.

A worker cleans the carpet next to national flags ahead of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ retreat meeting at the Langkawi International Convention Centre in Malaysia on Jan. 17, 2025. Credit – Mohd Rasfan—AFP/Getty Images Southeast Asians expressed an increased level of trust in the U.S.—and more said they would align themselves with the U.S. over … Read more