The Government of Malaysia has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to intensify collective efforts against online child predators, as global rates of child exploitation figures continue to surge in the digital domain. The call comes from Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, speaking during a high-level 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…
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…
The rapid pace of digital transformation has brought both opportunities and challenges to the ASEAN region, significantly impacting peace and security dynamics. One critical aspect is the integration of digital tools into the regional Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. A recent roundtable discussion at the ASEAN Future Forum in Read more…