He raised the water issue again. Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad took to Facebook on Oct. 20 to defend … More
Tag: Diplomacy
Malaysia ‘extremely concerned’ over issue on Petronas Complex in Sudan
KUALA LUMPUR : The Government of Malaysia is extremely concerned over the issue on the Petronas Complex in Khartoum, Sudan … More
AUKUS: Rise of a conflict and Hishammuddin’s foreign policy gaffe
LAST week, Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein requested at the Parliament for an emergency working trip to China … More
An American Bomber Visited Malaysia. A Bizarre Mix Of Local Jets Rose To Meet It.
When a U.S. Air Force B-52 paid a visit to Malaysia a few days ago, one of the world’s weirdest … More
Hishammuddin proposes China trip to discuss Aussie nuclear sub pact
He says the current focus is to balance the two major powers in the context of Aukus, plus Malaysia’s relationship … More
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy In Malaysia: Problems And Prospects – Analysis
Malaysia’s National Immunization Programme (NIP) chose Pfizer, AstraZeneca (AZ) and Sinovac as its vaccine portfolio. At the outset, Beijing assured … More
Will Malaysia’s ties with the EU improve under the new government?
Malaysia’s new government has already signalled that it will maintain its predecessor’s legal battles against the EU, especially concerning the … More
Singapore committed to ‘engaging and cooperating’ with new Malaysian government: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE: Singapore remains committed to engaging and cooperating with the new Malaysian government to seek “win-win” outcomes, said Minister for … More
As tensions rise with China, Australia is ‘not so safe’, warns Mahathir
Singapore: Australia is needlessly risking its security with a standoff with China, says former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who claims … More
Asean, stop wasting time on Myanmar: Jakarta Post
The writer says that Asean must deliver humanitarian aid directly to the people of Myanmar without waiting for the junta’s … More
The clash of civilisations, Asean and Malaysia’s foreign policy
THE rise of China and India, which is threatening the US’ dominance as the world’s sole superpower, may create a … More
Israel keen to establish ties with Southeast Asia’s Muslim nations – Envoy
KUALA LUMPUR: Israel is willing to work towards establishing ties with Southeast Asia’s Muslim majority nations, its ambassador to Singapore … More
‘Very slow’ progress on resolving Myanmar crisis is ‘disappointing’: Vivian Balakrishnan
SINGAPORE : The “very slow” progress being made to resolve the ongoing crisis in Myanmar is disappointing, said Singapore’s Foreign … More
ASEAN Envoys In Myanmar For Talks With Junta Chief
Envoys from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) arrived in Myanmar Thursday for talks with junta leader Min Aung … More
Myanmar: From diplomacy to force
At its recent “special” summit in Jakarta on Myanmar’s crisis, Asean reached its diplomatic maximum by coming up with a … More
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) : Iran’s nuclear program has been targeted by diplomatic efforts and sabotage attacks over the … More
Has Israel’s king, Benjamin Netanyahu, been dethroned?
The prime minister has a lot of problems to deal with right now: vaccines, Iran, Jordan, the coalition – and … More
Will Red Sea incident mobilize pro-Iran-deal Israel critics in the US?
The incident could harm those who support “rapprochement,” the article noted. This would cast the attack as somehow harming the … More
Malaysia is independent, says minister who called Chinese counterpart ‘elder brother’
KUALA LUMPUR (REUTERS) : Malaysia’s foreign minister stressed on Saturday (April 3) that his country remained independent in foreign policy … More
Report: Pyongyang left secret agents, smugglers in Malaysia after diplomatic withdrawal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 : North Korea neglected to recall its workers allegedly involved in the smuggling of luxury goods … More
N. Korean embassy in Malaysia a hive of activity after diplomatic ties severed
KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS) : The bungalow which houses the North Korean embassy in Malaysia was a … More
North Korean diplomatic staff ordered to leave M’sia within 48 hours
Malaysia deeply regrets North Korea’s decision to sever diplomatic ties. Malaysia deeply regrets North Korea’s decision to sever diplomatic ties … More
Commentary: What’s behind India’s generous vaccine diplomacy?
At a time when most richer countries are criticised for hoarding vaccine doses, India stands out for having sent 33 … More
Indonesian foreign minister meets Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok after scrapping Naypyitaw visit
SINGAPORE : Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has cancelled her plan to visit Naypyitaw, but met with Myanmar’s military-appointed foreign … More
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