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Malaysia, Brazil leaders pledge to reform global governance for fairer world order

Malaysia, Brazil leaders pledge to reform global governance for fairer world order

Malaysia and Brazil celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting their strong bilateral ties.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Trump 2.0: Who would be in the running for top jobs in Trump's second administration?

Trump 2.0: Who would be in the running for top jobs in Trump's second administration?

Here are the top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch

Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch

The event brought together expatriates, diplomats, and local political enthusiasts to watch the election results live.
Wed Nov 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] The century of Turkiye, stronger ties with Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] The century of Turkiye, stronger ties with Malaysia

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the the Republic of Turkiye's diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
Tue Oct 29 2024
INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall

UNFCCC is experiencing a severe budget shortfall, a funding gap that diplomats said could impair international climate dialogue.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Blinken says it is imperative to reach diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

Blinken says it is imperative to reach diplomatic resolution in Lebanon

Israel says its aim in Lebanon is to make it safe for thousands of Israelis to return to homes they fled under fire from Hezbollah.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Consider This: Malaysia & BRICS (Part 2) — Building the Right Foundation?

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Fri Oct 25 2024
King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia

King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader

Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader

The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
AWANI Global: Germany-Malaysia: Thriving together in a multipolar world

AWANI Global: Germany-Malaysia: Thriving together in a multipolar world

Germany and Malaysia have fostered strong diplomatic ties and are significant trade partners. German Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer, discusses ways to further strengthen this partnership in a world increasingly shaped by global tensions and a multipolar landscape.
Sun Oct 13 2024
ASEAN, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea - Anwar

ASEAN, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea - Anwar

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim China and ASEAN have also agreed to use diplomatic channels and negotiations to resolve disputes in those waters.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading

Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading

Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle

Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle

Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024