In a compelling statement at Sarawak’s 68th National Day celebration, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled the state’s ambitious 2030 Vision—a bold blueprint to transform Sarawak into a green energy powerhouse while delivering free education to empower the next generation. Key Pillars of the 2030 Vision 1. Becoming Read more…
The ASEAN–China Centre (ACC) is forging new ground by intensifying cooperation with major regional media outlets to deepen mutual understanding and promote cultural exchange across ASEAN and China. Media as a Catalyst for Regional Unity At a recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur during the Boao Forum’s regional roundtable, ACC Secretary-General Read more…
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim touched down at Tianjin Binhai International Airport this evening to begin a pivotal four-day working visit to China, signalling a heightened role for Malaysia in bridging ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). A red-carpet welcome awaited the Prime Minister and his wife with Read more…
Recent satellite imagery and analysis reveal that Vietnam’s aggressive expansion of artificial island construction within the Spratly Islands is rapidly reshaping the strategic landscape of the South China Sea—and puts ASEAN’s cohesion under unprecedented pressure. Key Developments Implications for ASEAN Vietnam’s actions raise complex strategic and diplomatic challenges for ASEAN: Read more…
Malaysia, in its capacity as ASEAN Chair for 2025, will host a landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit in October, scheduled to run concurrently with the 47th ASEAN Summit. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially announced the initiative during his address at the BOAO Forum for Asia’s Kuala Lumpur Read more…
Malaysia’s tourism industry is set for a significant boost with the launch of Islamic Tourism Month (ITM) 2025, an annual initiative spearheaded by the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Running throughout September 2025, the campaign aims to position Malaysia as a leading Read more…
The Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) has outlined a bold vision to future-proof ASEAN’s Blue Economy by integrating four critical areas of focus: conserving and restoring mangrove habitats, scaling up offshore wind production, decarbonising international shipping, and boosting sustainable ocean-based protein supply. Speaking at the seminar “Jointly Building a New Read more…
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), under the Ministry of Digital, will proudly host the ASEAN Digital Content Summit (ADCS 2025) from 2 – 4 September 2025 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru. This landmark event is set to position Johor—and Malaysia—as a regional hub for creative Read more…
Chinese food and beverage (F&B) brands are rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, fueled by a strong commitment to localisation strategies that adapt products to local cultures, tastes, and price sensitivities. With Southeast Asia’s food market continuing to grow faster than more mature economies, the region has become a critical frontier Read more…
The ASEAN TVET Conference 2025, a flagship initiative under the ASEAN Year of Skills (AYOS), opened today at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur with a resounding call for ASEAN nations to future-proof their workforce through advanced digitalisation and green transition strategies. Jointly organised by the Human Resource Development Corporation Read more…
