Mohamad Hasan

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.

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.

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.