Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Today, Malaysia's thoughts travel across the sea to Timor-Leste as PM Anwar Ibrahim leads the nation's sincere message of solidarity and condolences in a time of regional grief.
Malaysia's Bukit Aman police headquarters has committed to close collaboration with Indonesian law enforcement to investigate allegations against a Malaysian pilot arrested in Indonesia for attempting to smuggle narcotics across borders.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia next week to chair the third Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, aimed at strengthening multi-sector partnerships and advancing the countries' strategic relationship.
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office warns that AI is creating a new dollar-centered monetary ecosystem. Regional economies must accelerate coordination on AI infrastructure, clean energy, and local-currency digital payments to maintain financial sovereignty.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn has underscored the media's pivotal role in building public engagement with the bloc and strengthening regional identity as it works toward ASEAN Community Vision 2045, citing both opportunities and risks in the digital age.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission will host regional anti-graft officials at the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting to coordinate strategies against corruption across Southeast Asia and enhance investigative cooperation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting in Melaka this week, bringing together anti-corruption agencies from across Southeast Asia and international partners to discuss emerging corruption challenges and strengthen regional cooperation.
Twenty undocumented Myanmar nationals were apprehended during a security operation in Mae Sot district, Tak province, after being discovered without valid travel documents. The arrests highlight ongoing challenges with cross-border migration in Thailand's northern regions.
Asean has called for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the bloc grapples with economic disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Foreign ministers gathered in Manila emphasised the need for dialogue to translate into concrete action on security challenges.
ASEAN and China have made substantial headway in drafting a code of conduct for the South China Sea, with negotiators working to resolve four critical issues by the end of 2024.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has urged ASEAN and regional partners to strengthen cooperation on food and energy security, warning that no country can tackle today's challenges alone.
Japan has committed to deeper collaboration with ASEAN, China, and South Korea on energy resilience and tackling online fraud, signalling the region's growing economic and strategic importance.
Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand next month for talks with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, marking part of Bangkok's effort to reintegrate the junta into ASEAN despite deep divisions among member states.
ASEAN foreign ministers held talks with 11 dialogue partners in Manila on Wednesday, focusing on energy security and the ongoing West Asia crisis. The US pledged US$1.5 billion in strategic investment while regional powers committed to maritime stability.
Indonesia accelerates 93 hydrogen ecosystem projects worth $2 billion while eyeing $635 million food trade gains through ASEAN cooperation. Meanwhile, regional tensions surface as Philippines raises South China Sea incidents before ASEAN ministers.
ASEAN and India have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties at ministerial talks in Manila, emphasizing maritime cooperation, trade and security amid mounting global challenges.
South Korea and ASEAN have introduced joint initiatives in artificial intelligence and cultural industries as part of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with plans to upgrade their free trade agreement and expand cooperation in emerging sectors.
ASEAN has appointed Malaysia as country coordinator for relations with Türkiye following the acceptance of the Turkish nation as a new Dialogue Partner. The decision was made at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.
Four European nations—Sweden, Poland, Romania and Lithuania—have been admitted to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, reflecting growing international support for ASEAN's peace and cooperation agenda.
The US has condemned Chinese actions in the South China Sea as ASEAN gathers in Manila, with tensions rising after a clash between Philippine and Chinese sailors. The meeting also faces pressure over Myanmar's reintegration.
China has summoned the Philippine ambassador following an altercation at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, drawing criticism from Western allies and reigniting tensions over freedom of navigation in the strategically vital waterway.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the United Kingdom's new prime minister, emphasizing the two nations' strategic partnership and opportunities for enhanced cooperation.
The Philippines will host ASEAN foreign ministers next week to discuss the way forward on Myanmar following recent engagement in Thailand. An extended informal consultation on the Five-Point Consensus will take place without Myanmar's participation.
Malaysia is studying the creation of a national petroleum reserve as geoeconomic fragmentation intensifies globally. Experts argue the move represents prudent long-term risk management rather than reactive policy, positioning the nation to safeguard energy supplies amid supply chain vulnerabilities.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul will attend the World AI Conference 2026 in Shanghai on July 17, where analysts hope China may mediate their longstanding border dispute.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has completed his inaugural state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport on July 15 after three days of high-level diplomatic engagements with Malaysian leadership.
Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul will attend Shanghai's World AI Conference in July, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Observers debate whether Beijing will use the occasion to pressure both nations toward resolving their long-disputed border.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled has committed to strengthening cooperation with Thailand's newly appointed Peace Dialogue Panel chief Thanut Suvarnananda to advance peace efforts in southern Thailand.
The Sultan of Selangor received Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Istana Alam Shah on July 14, part of the president's three-day state visit reciprocating Malaysia's King's earlier trip to Singapore.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to using the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and diplomatic negotiations as the primary mechanisms for resolving maritime boundary disputes with neighbouring countries.
A 14-nation coalition including the Philippines, United States, Japan, and European countries marked the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral ruling on the South China Sea, reaffirming its legal binding status and opposing unilateral actions in the disputed waters.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the latter's three-day state visit to Malaysia, reaffirming bilateral ties and trade partnership between the two neighbours.
The Philippines, acting as ASEAN chair, will host an informal consultation between the bloc's foreign ministers and Myanmar's envoy in Bangkok on July 12, marking the first face-to-face engagement since the 2021 military coup.
Brunei has concluded full dress rehearsals for a major ceremonial parade honouring Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's 80th birthday celebration. The event will take place at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar 'Ali Saifuddien, with senior government officials and protocol experts overseeing final preparations.
Thailand's First Lady Thananon Charnvirakul toured Malaysia's administrative capital during a 45-minute cruise on Tasik Putrajaya, hosted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed confidence in achieving a US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Malaysia by 2027, up from the current US$28 billion, during an official visit to Kuala Lumpur.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for Malaysia's rural development strategy to integrate with global economic priorities, positioning the National Rural Economic Agenda as a critical blueprint for balanced national growth.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated Malaysia's unwavering dedication to pursuing an independent and non-aligned foreign policy, positioning the nation as a neutral actor in global geopolitical dynamics.
Malaysia will convert retiring coal power plant sites into renewable energy and battery storage hubs under a new National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced at the World Economic Forum.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized Malaysia's critical role as a trading nation straddling global supply chains as the foundation of its economic diplomacy, while stressing the need to diversify partnerships beyond traditional markets.
Malaysia has assured Belgium that the South China Sea will remain open to maritime traffic, with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof emphasizing ASEAN's commitment to regional peace and security.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot has signalled strong interest in collaborating with Malaysia on offshore wind energy, citing his nation's expertise in generating two gigawatts from limited coastal resources. The EU is committing €10 billion to support the region's green transition.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's dedication to bolstering ASEAN as a cohesive and inclusive regional bloc capable of addressing its peoples' aspirations during talks with the ASEAN Secretary-General.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysia to develop a sovereign cloud system to protect critical security and personal data from foreign access, while remaining open to international digital investments and maintaining ASEAN centrality.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered emergency talks between drug enforcement agencies and airport operators after two Australia-linked smuggling cases threatened to undermine Thailand's positioning as a regional aviation hub and its 2028 OECD accession bid.
Malaysia and Indonesia have recommitted to expanding collaborative efforts across legislation, governance, and strategic sectors following discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Correction.
Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar says bilateral ties have grown substantially despite pandemic disruptions and geopolitical instability, with trade rebounding and new regional opportunities emerging.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister says ASEAN is developing fresh strategies to reinvigorate the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, with regional leaders tasking foreign ministers to engage directly with Naypyidaw.