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Asean reaffirms five-point consensus as priority for Myanmar
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Asean foreign ministers yesterday reaffirmed that Myanmar must implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) to resolve its political crisis before holding any elections, and pledged to strengthen cooperation to address transnational crimes arising from the conflict. In
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Asean turns focus to trade and stability as RCEP, East Asia summits take centre stage in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Asean leaders and dialogue partners will focus on strengthening regional economic integration and strategic cooperation during the Fifth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit and the 20th East Asia Summit (EAS) here today. Both summits,
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Non-communicable diseases, Malaysia My Second Home Programme, non-tariff barriers among highlights
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the monitoring of foreign nationals granted long-term visas are among the main issues in focus at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s website, Datuk Adnan
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Timor-Leste joins bloc, Malaysia brokers peace between Thailand and Cambodia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The 47th Asean Summit opened with history in the making, as Timor-Leste was formally accepted as the 11th member of the regional bloc and Malaysia hosted the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Thailand
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‘Very different…very good…very artistic’: Trump praises Anwar’s signature, gifts White House pen at trade signing
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A light-hearted exchange between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald Trump added a personal touch to the formal signing of the US-Malaysia Reciprocal Trade Agreement yesterday. Both leaders appeared to
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Donald Trump departs Malaysia for Japan after one-day Asean visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump departed Malaysia for Japan this morning, marking the end of his one-day visit to the 47th Asean Summit and related meetings. The president’s journey continues with further diplomatic engagements in
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From peace pacts to Trump’s dance, here’s what went down on Day One of the Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Like every regional gathering, the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits highlighted renewed regional cooperation, signalling a shared commitment to strengthening ties amid a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. The summit also witnessed the signing of
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In a historic move, Anwar and Trump sign landmark deal to deepen Malaysia–US strategic cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — In a historic move, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and United States President Donald Trump signed a deal to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in recognition of growing strategic and
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Trump heaps praise on Anwar for successfully brokering Thai–Cambodia peace deal, calls him a great historic figure
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — United States President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for successfully brokering the signing of the landmark Cambodia-Thailand peace deal today. He said Anwar’s efforts led to a ceasefire that prevented
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Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, influential royal and style icon, dies at 93
BANGKOK, Oct 25 — Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who brought glamour and elegance to a postwar revival in the country’s monarchy and who, in later years, would occasionally wade into politics, has died aged 93, the Thai Royal Household Bureau
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