Mohamad Hasan

Philippine and Malaysian foreign ministers meet to discuss regional maritime issues and uphold international law.

ASEAN targets becoming the world's fourth largest economy by 2030, though intra-regional trade remains below 25%, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated, urging member states to strengthen trade mechanisms.

Malaysia's Israel ban policy is not dictated by Washington, according to reports.

The US summoned Malaysia's ambassador over Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognizing Israel, triggered by a digital nomad school incident. Malaysia maintains its stance supporting Palestinians despite US congressional pressure and threatened economic sanctions.

Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defenses with new radar and drones amid territorial disputes.

An ammunition warehouse in East Java exploded, killing one soldier and injuring six others.

Malaysia submitted candidacy for non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat, Dewan Rakyat hears

Malaysia reiterates its call to abolish the UN Security Council veto power.

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.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister targets doubling bilateral trade with the Philippines to ten billion dollars within two years, building on current eight-point-two-two billion dollar trade volume and nine-point-five percent growth through May.

ASEAN member nations are pursuing aggressive economic strategies to achieve fourth-largest global economy status by 2030, demonstrating resilience against ongoing trade disruptions threatening regional growth.

Wang Yi holds bilateral meetings in Manila with various counterparts in an intense diplomatic session.

China urges an early conclusion of South China Sea Code of Conduct consultations to safeguard regional peace and stability.

MINDEF to install radar on Layang-Layang Island to strengthen South China Sea surveillance

The US seized Iranian oil tanker MT Tifani carrying 1.9 million barrels in the Indian Ocean, exposing Malaysia's Eastern Outer Port Limits anchorage as a major hub for Iran's shadow fleet conducting illegal ship-to-ship oil transfers, with 679 transfers occurring in 2025 alone.

Malaysia submits bid for UN Security Council seat, Parliament told

ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with their Myanmar counterpart in Bangkok for the first time since the 2021 military coup.

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.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister targets doubling bilateral trade with the Philippines to US$10 billion within two years from the current US$8.22 billion, emphasizing deepened cooperation in digital economy and energy transition between the neighboring ASEAN partners.

ASEAN Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan stated that intra-ASEAN trade, currently below 25 percent, must increase to help the region become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030, leveraging existing trade mechanisms like free movement of goods.

Malaysia's foreign minister calls for a review of the UNHCR's presence due to rising backlash against Rohingya refugees.

Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defenses with new radar and drones amid territorial disputes.

Govt issues strongly worded diplomatic protest over sovereignty claims

Malaysia submits candidacy to rejoin the United Nations Security Council for 2036-2037 term, prioritizing reform.

Malaysia bids for UN security council return

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.