In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia and Cambodia have pledged to deepen strategic cooperation spanning digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry and cross-border crime prevention, with high-level talks marking progress toward their 70th diplomatic anniversary.
A Malaysian pilot has been arrested at Jakarta airport allegedly carrying drugs. Bukit Aman is in contact with Indonesian authorities to obtain full details of the case and determine next steps.
The Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Nazrin Shah, held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional objectives within ASEAN.
Perry Warjiyo stepped down as Bank Indonesia governor as the region grapples with US trade pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. Southeast Asian leaders are prioritizing regional cooperation and security measures.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will convene the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting to forge stronger regional partnerships against corruption, addressing cross-border challenges and capacity-building needs across Southeast Asia.
The Philippines is exploring an Australia-style social media ban for minors after a deadly school shooting in Tacloban City. Police chiefs from across Southeast Asia discussed the measure at a regional conference in Manila this week.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has called for deeper ASEAN cooperation on food and energy security, proposing new mechanisms to tackle supply chain disruptions and regional vulnerabilities at multilateral meetings in Manila.
Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to deepen cooperation in food security, energy, climate adaptation and technical education. The commitment emerged during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia this week.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, his first since returning to office in March 2026. The visit aims to deepen ties between the neighbouring nations and advance agricultural cooperation.
Malaysia pledges to intensify cooperation with ASEAN and UNHCR on the Rohingya refugee crisis, adopting a more strategic approach while acknowledging institutional limitations in achieving lasting political solutions.
Governments across the Mekong region are coordinating urgent measures to combat transboundary haze and forest fires as soaring temperatures and El Niño conditions create mounting risks to agriculture, public health and the regional economy.