Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship: Advancing Inclusive, Sustainable Partnerships
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 culminated in the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings at the end of October.
Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment – Ep 5: Reflections on the 2025 chairmanship
In the final episode of “Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment”, we reflect on Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship — a year of both milestones and challenges. Chairman of ISIS Malaysia, Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, shares insights on key developments including Timor-Leste’s entry into ASEAN, the inaugural ASEAN–GCC–China trilateral summit, and the ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic […]
As Trump makes rare visit to Malaysia, PM Anwar’s balancing act faces test
Thomas Daniel was quoted by Al Jazeera on 24 October 2025. By John Power Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – When US President Donald Trump lands in Malaysia for Southeast Asia’s headline summit this weekend, he will be delivering Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim a diplomatic coup. US presidents rarely visit Malaysia, a multiracial nation of 35 […]
Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment – Ep 4: The Myanmar Crisis
Since February 2021, the Myanmar crisis has been a defining challenge for ASEAN. Malaysia has made this a key priority during its ASEAN Chairmanship. In this fourth episode of “Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment”, Lilianne Fan (Head of Secretariat for the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar) shares insights into the current situation in Myanmar, the complex dynamics […]
Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment – Ep 3: ASEAN Economic Community
Episode 3 of the “Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment” podcast series focuses on the ASEAN Economic Community. The esteemed Tan Sri Dr Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, formerly the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI), shares her personal insights of the ASEAN Economic Community’s formation. Tune in to learn more about ASEAN economic integration […]
Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment – Ep 2: South China Sea
The second episode of the “Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment” podcast series dives into the South China Sea. Featuring guest speaker Assoc Prof Ngeow Chow Bing from the Institute of China Studies, Universiti Malaya, the discussion reveals Malaysia’s point of view in the disputed waters. Is Malaysia doing enough to support its ASEAN member states? Can we […]
Youths want greater role in Asean
Dr Yanitha Meena Louis was quoted by The Star on 21 May 2025. By GERARD GIMINO Among them is Amirul Asyraf Aliam, who suggested that internships or training programmes be offered within Asean organisations to give the youth hands-on policy experience. “Social media polls and campaigns can also be a useful tool to listen to the […]
Malaysia’s ASEAN Moment – Ep 1: Malaysia’s chairmanship
As Malaysia assumes the ASEAN chair in 2025, ISIS Malaysia brings you a podcast series diving into Malaysia’s approach and priorities from a policy perspective. Our first episode features special guest Prof Kuik Cheng Chwee from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Discussions include Malaysia’s legacies as ASEAN chair, the role of ASEAN-led multilateralism, and the ASEAN-GCC-China […]