Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Southeast Asian nations tackle diverse challenges spanning environmental sustainability, disaster response, and economic opportunities. Regional updates highlight shifting policy priorities and cross-border cooperation efforts.
ASEAN's internal trade lags at less than 25 per cent of total commerce, creating significant room for growth as the bloc targets becoming the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that Malaysia and Singapore are moving closer to finalising the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, with both nations making meaningful progress on the landmark initiative.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to complete missing transport infrastructure connecting Malaysia to Thailand, China and Russia, strengthening regional trade and economic cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.