Australia downplays Japan's role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact
Australia said any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences emerge within the pact over adding new members.
Tue Apr 09 2024
AUKUS: Part of a multi-pronged strategy to preserve US regional dominance
The AUKUS agreement reached in September 2021 has left Australia more deeply entangled with US strategic priorities and war preparations than ever before.
Sat Jun 24 2023
No easy solution for South China Sea claims but the problem not insurmountable - PM Anwar
PM Anwar said he was glad the Chinese leadership also agreed to engage in dialogues and create proper understanding on the issue.
Tue Apr 04 2023
[COLUMNIST] The Alternative Quad
The existence of an alternative Quad would be timely and promising.
Fri Mar 31 2023
AUKUS: Submarines for Australia are not equipped with nuclear weapons - Mohamad
Mohamad said Malaysia's stand towards AUKUS remained unchanged.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Malaysia's position on AUKUS remains, wants all parties to respect its national regime
Malaysia underscores the importance of promoting transparency and confidence-building among all countries.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Kremlin says AUKUS submarine deal raises proliferation questions
To date no party to the nuclear Treaty other than the five countries the treaty recognises as weapons states has nuclear-powered submarines.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Eyeing China, Biden and allies unveil nuclear-powered submarine plan for Australia
First phase to see Australia buying US subs in early 2030s.
Tue Mar 14 2023
ASEAN must remain a strategic player as a bloc - Hishammuddin
Hishammuddin said this can only be achieved when all nations continue to communicate and work as a united bloc.
Thu Nov 11 2021
France's Macron says Australia PM lied to him on submarine deal
Morrison said he had not lied and had previously explained to Macron that conventional submarines would no longer meet Australia's needs.
Mon Nov 01 2021
PM Ismail Sabri expresses Malaysia's concerns over AUKUS at the East Asia Summit
Malaysia again expressed its concerns over the trilateral security pact involving the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, known through its acronym AUKUS.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Will ASEAN focus on non-interference, Aukus at summits starting Tuesday?
There is high expectations on the three-day 38th and 39th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits that will begin on Tuesday.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Controversy over AUKUS pact "overhyped", says UK armed forces minister
The plan has divided Southeast Asian countries, with Indonesia and Malaysia warning that it could lead to an arms race among rival superpowers.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Malaysia maintains stand on AUKUS
Hishammuddin emphasised that Malaysia does not want to be dragged into the geopolitics of the world's big powers in the region.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Strong ASEAN defence cooperation can ensure region's security - Hishammuddin
A strong ASEAN military cooperation can guarantee the security and stability of the region in facing any external threat, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024