ASEAN, Myanmar and Malaysia

Malaysia Takes on ASEAN Mantle but Tempers Expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Malaysia takes its turn as rotating chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the bloc contends with Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea and a faltering ASEAN peace process for Myanmar, where the ruling military plans to hold an election this year.
Tok Mat: Malaysia names former diplomat Othman Hashim as Asean Chair’s special envoy on Myanmar
Former Malaysian Foreign Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Othman Hashim is the Special Envoy of the Asean Chair on Myanmar. Malaysian Foreign Minister
ASEAN's Turbulent Challenges: Myanmar's Crisis and the South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers convene in Malaysia to address pressing regional issues including Myanmar's civil unrest and tensions in the South China Sea. As ASEAN chair, Malaysia pushes for progress amid skepticism about resolving conflicts swiftly.
Malaysia Names Ex-Diplomat Othman Hashim ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar Crisis
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia's has appointed diplomat Othman Hashim as the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN's special envoy on the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Sunday.
Ex-Suhakam chairman Othman Hashim appointed Special Envoy to Myanmar
LANGKAWI: Former Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) chairman Tan Sri Othman Hashim has been appointed as the Special Envoy of the Asean Chair on Myanmar.
From Myanmar crisis to LGBTQ rights: What HRW urges Malaysia to champion as Asean chair this year
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Malaysia, as the new Asean chairman, to follow up on the United Nations Security Council’s resolution to impose an arms embargo on the junta-led Myanmar. HRW’s Asia director Elaine Pearson said the move is crucial as the junta continues its “scorched earth” tactics by raining airstrikes at hospitals,
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc's new chair, ...
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Malaysia hosts key ASEAN meeting ahead of Trump's return
LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries convene Sunday to discuss this year's priorities for the ...
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Thailand open to revising Asean’s approach on Myanmar peace
Foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand remains flexible in its approach to the Myanmar peace process.
Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan in Malaysia from Jan 18 to 19 for Asean foreign ministers’ retreat
LANGKAWI: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will be in Langkawi, Malaysia, from Jan 18 to 19, to attend the ...
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
Malaysia's coastguard said on Friday it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented Myanmar ...
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M'sia vows to support Myanmar's peace plan as Asean chair
As Asean chair, Malaysia is committed to supporting Myanmar in charting a pathway towards a lasting solution to the political and humanitarian crisis sparked by the February 2021 military coup.
Aspirations for democracy and human rights must shape Myanmar’s future
Myanmar remains one of the region’s most pressing challenges, demanding Asean’s collective attention and decisive action to ...
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Asean Foreign Ministers to discuss Myanmar crisis, key regional and international issues in Langkawi, says Foreign Ministry
Malaysia’s Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, will chair the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) on ...