Malaysia has called on the United States to strengthen defence cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), stressing that regional unity, mutual respect and an inclusive approach must remain at the heart of the partnership. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a stronger and more resilient Asean would create a solid […]
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Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing has pledged that Myanmar will take back its verified nationals currently being held in Malaysian detention centres, saying the repatriation will happen “as soon as possible.” The commitment came during Min Aung Hlaing’s meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya, marking the Myanmar leader’s first visit […]
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Malaysia is moving closer to strengthening its maritime enforcement capabilities with the launch of the Multi-Purpose Mission Ship 1 (MPMS 1), the largest vessel ever built for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The vessel was launched at Desan Shipyard in Istanbul, Türkiye, where its construction has reportedly been progressing smoothly and ahead of schedule. […]
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Malaysia has stepped up its humanitarian response to the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, sending an 11-member Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to support search and rescue operations on the ground. The team departed for Nepal this morning aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) A400M aircraft from Subang Air Base, […]
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PETALING JAYA – The invitation extended to US President Donald Trump for the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit is part of Malaysia’s responsibility as ASEAN Chair, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any leader’s policies, said the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, emphasized […]
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