In a bold move to combat rising HIV treatment costs and declining international funding, Malaysia has taken the lead in rallying ASEAN member states toward a unified strategy for affordable and equitable access to life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, speaking at the ASEAN Regional Read more…
Malaysia is set to take center stage in regional transformation as it welcomes the ASEAN Change Management Conference 2025 (ACMC) on October 1–2 at the Wyndham Grand Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Organized by K-Pintar Sdn Bhd, the conference returns with the theme “Advancing Results, Change Done Right!”, promising actionable insights and Read more…
In a landmark move to foster a safer and more inclusive digital environment, ASEAN member states have voiced strong support for the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Safe and Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms, unveiled during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The declaration, Read more…
Malaysia has surged ahead as Southeast Asia’s top-performing IPO market in the first half of 2025, defying regional headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty. According to Deloitte’s Mid-Year IPO Snapshot, the country recorded 32 listings, marking a 48% year-on-year increase, and raised US$940 million, accounting for 66% of total IPO proceeds across Read more…
India has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), describing the regional bloc as a “genuine and trusted partner” in advancing shared prosperity and stability. Speaking on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related events, India’s Minister Read more…
ASEAN has voiced concern over rising US tariffs on regional economies, warning of potential disruptions to Southeast Asia’s trade stability. Ahead of its ministerial summit, ASEAN urged adherence to open, rules-based systems and called for constructive global dialogue to address protectionist risks. In a draft Joint Communique circulated ahead of Read more…
As Malaysia prepares to host the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) from 8 to 11 July 2025, ASEAN is intensifying efforts to strengthen global nuclear disarmament by reviewing the participation of major powers in the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ Protocol). Foreign Read more…
Malaysia is set to welcome regional and global leaders as it hosts the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related sessions from 8 to 11 July 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation and diplomacy. Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Read more…
Malaysia, in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) 2025, has taken a bold step in advancing regional peace and human rights with the launch of the AICHR Thematic Study on the Right to Peace. The study, unveiled during a high-level event on Tuesday, Read more…
The global cybersecurity spotlight will turn to Malaysia as it hosts the highly anticipated Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, from 1st to 3rd July, at the iconic Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC). This flagship event is strategically aligned with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, underscoring the nation’s growing Read more…
