Mohamad Hasan

Asean's side deals with Myanmar may overlook the true power dynamics at play.

Malaysia will review a proposal to hire additional Indonesian nurses to benefit its healthcare industry.

Indonesia and Malaysia will convene their 17th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in Jakarta on June 4, 2026, co-chaired by foreign ministers Sugiono and Mohamad Hasan to strengthen economic cooperation and enhance both nations' resilience against global supply chain disruptions.

Amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions, officials in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia worry the crisis sets a dangerous precedent for potential U.S.-China conflict over the Strait of Malacca, which carries over a quarter of global trade and serves as a critical energy lifeline for Asian allies.

EAM Jaishankar held bilateral talks with counterparts from Malaysia, Uganda, and Cuba in New Delhi.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister advocated dialogue and diplomacy to resolve West Asia conflicts during the BRICS meeting in New Delhi, emphasizing international law while holding bilateral discussions with Iranian and Cuban counterparts on regional stability.

ASEAN committed to increasing intra-bloc trade from under 25% to at least 30% by 2030 through strengthened free trade agreements and tariff-free movement, addressing global conflicts' economic impacts while shifting focus toward comprehensive regional economic cooperation.

ASEAN and the EU reaffirmed commitment to rules-based trade at their ministerial meeting, warning against geo-economic fragmentation and unilateral measures that threaten smaller economies, while advancing a region-to-region free trade agreement amid global instability.

ASEAN and EU reaffirm rules-based trade, warning of global fragmentation risks.

Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand convened a landmark summit addressing economic cooperation, security, digital transformation, and sustainable development, strengthening ASEAN's collective voice against global challenges and positioning the bloc for greater geopolitical influence.

Indonesia will not impose a levy on vessels transiting the Strait of Malacca, citing international law.

ASEAN nations are accelerating de-dollarization efforts in response to US tariffs ranging from 10-49%, adopting local currencies and regional payment systems that reduce dollar dependency while strengthening economic integration through BRICS alternatives.

As Indonesia’s top envoy becomes latest from ASEAN to visit Myanmar, analysts warn of risks

ASEAN Must Trade More with Each Other, Malaysia Tells Indonesia

The Strait of Malacca is being closely watched amid the Hormuz crisis, as a potential flashpoint in a US-China conflict.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan in New Delhi.

Myanmar's junta claims progress as Aung San Suu Kyi's son seeks proof of her being alive.

Malaysia reaffirms its stand on peaceful resolution of West Asia crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.

Ishaq Dar engages in high-level diplomacy at UNGA, emphasizing peace and reform.

ASEAN and the EU reaffirmed commitment to rules-based trade at their ministerial meeting, warning against geo-economic fragmentation and unilateral measures threatening smaller economies, while advancing a region-to-region free trade agreement and expanding digital and energy cooperation.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister warned at the Asean-EU meeting that geo-economic fragmentation and unilateral trade measures threaten global stability, urging transparent, rules-based commerce amid conflicts disrupting supply chains and energy security.

Indonesia's Foreign Minister rejected a toll proposal for the Strait of Malacca, citing UNCLOS obligations, while Malaysia and Singapore emphasized that any decisions require cooperation among all littoral states, not unilateral action.

Malaysia's foreign minister ruled out unilateral action in the Strait of Malacca, emphasizing that Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand must jointly decide on maritime security measures through consensus-based cooperation amid Middle East tensions.

Iran permits Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without charge. This reflects good diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Malaysia urged ASEAN members to strengthen intra-regional trade, currently just 22 percent of total bloc commerce, to reduce vulnerability to global geopolitical shocks from Ukraine and Middle East conflicts threatening supply chains and economic growth.

Indonesia and Malaysia pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation across economic, security, and cultural sectors during their joint commission meeting, with officials committing to resolve outstanding issues and expand shared opportunities for regional stability.

Regional leaders fear the Hormuz crisis sets a precedent for potential U.S.-China conflict over the Strait of Malacca, which carries over a quarter of global trade and serves as a critical energy lifeline for Asian markets and China.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Cuban and Malaysian counterparts in New Delhi on Friday.

Iran's Foreign Minister told Malaysia that the 40-day war fundamentally shifted West Asian security dynamics, demonstrating regional countries can no longer depend on US or Israeli protection and must develop independent collective security arrangements.

Mohamad Hasan to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15

Asean still not ready to accept Myanmar leaders at summits and meetings - Mohamad

ASEAN and the EU reaffirmed commitment to rules-based trade at their ministerial meeting, warning against geo-economic fragmentation and unilateral measures that threaten smaller economies, while advancing a region-to-region free trade agreement amid global instability.

The US seized Iranian oil tanker MT Tifani carrying 1.9 million barrels in the Indian Ocean, exposing Malaysia's EOPL anchorage as a shadow fleet hub facilitating Iran's oil smuggling to China amid sanctions.

Indonesia's Foreign Minister rejected a toll proposal for the Strait of Malacca, stating it violates international law, while Malaysia emphasized that any decisions require cooperation among all four littoral states, not unilateral action.

The upcoming Asean Summit will reshape the Indo-Pacific's geopolitical role as the region, hosting major powers and generating sixty-two percent of global GDP, transitions toward a multipolar world order away from Western-led governance.