Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s appointment of two former prime ministers as “special advisors” points to a gap between his words and his actions.

The US-Asean Business Council says US companies are still eager to explore opportunities in Southeast Asia as they recognise the region’s immense growth potential.

A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations."

The year 2025 will be tough, but if Malaysia uses its position as ASEAN Chair wisely, ASEAN will prove tougher.

Malaysia has a big mission as Asean chair to unite all member states and speak with one voice, especially for sustainable development in the region, says acclaimed economist Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs.

During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy Duckworth asked the nominee for factual details about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its membership and the U.S.'s relationship with member countries.

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.

The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are set to be beneficiaries of the scheme. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Prabowo Subianto has said he is ready to welcome Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Jakarta for an annual consultation on Malaysia's 2025

The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

The synergy between Malaysia, Indonesia and their ASEAN partners is important to ensure that the region's voice is heard more at the global level, especially in facing the geopolitical challenges of a world full of tension,

Tony Popovic would "love" to see Australia field a side in future ASEAN Championship tournaments. But the Socceroos coach acknowledges that there exist logistical challenges that would need to be overcome first.