Malaysia and Bangladesh Strengthen Cooperation Through ASEAN to Address the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis

Malaysia and Bangladesh Strengthen Cooperation Through ASEAN to Address the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis

Malaysia and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to working together through ASEAN and regional diplomatic channels to seek sustainable solutions to the prolonged Rohingya humanitarian crisis, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation, humanitarian responsibility and long-term stability. The renewed engagement reflects growing recognition that the Rohingya issue remains one of Read more…

Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair’s STAR System is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for Pioneering Malaysia’s First Real-Time Interactive and Automated Booth Reservation Platform

Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair’s STAR System is officially recognised by ASEAN Records for Pioneering Malaysia’s First Real-Time Interactive and Automated Booth Reservation Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2026 — Digital transformation within Malaysia’s publishing and exhibition industry has reached a new milestone as the Sistem Tempahan Automasi Reruai PBAKL (STAR) developed for the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) received official recognition from ASEAN Records. The system was recognised for achieving the distinction of Read more…

ASEAN Records Clarifies Forged ASEAN Secretariat Letter and Confirms Official Authorization to Use the ASEAN Name

ASEAN Records Clarifies Forged ASEAN Secretariat Letter and Confirms Official Authorization to Use the ASEAN Name

KUALA LUMPUR — 17 May 2026 — ASEAN Records Sdn Bhd (ASEAN Records), an independent regional record certification platform, has formally reaffirmed its lawful status and operational legitimacy following a series of false public allegations and the circulation of a forged document involving the organisation earlier this month. The company Read more…

Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s Blue Chips Demonstrate Resilience Amid Broader Market Selldown and Global Uncertainty

Malaysia’s leading blue-chip stocks have shown notable resilience despite a broader market selldown, as investors increasingly rotate into defensive, large-cap counters amid rising geopolitical tensions and global market volatility. The performance highlights the enduring strength of Malaysia’s top-listed companies, even as overall market sentiment weakens due to external pressures. Blue Read more…

Global Supply Chain Shifts Highlight ASEAN’s Growing Strategic Role

Global Supply Chain Shifts Highlight ASEAN’s Growing Strategic Role

Intensifying geopolitical tensions and evolving global trade dynamics are accelerating supply chain realignment, with ASEAN emerging as a critical hub for diversification, resilience and long-term economic stability, according to recent regional analysis. As global industries adapt to disruptions — from geopolitical conflicts to energy volatility — businesses are increasingly shifting Read more…