Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

Similarly in Southeast Asia, Anwar said the West had talked big about democracy and reform but did nothing to help. “Nothing was done to assist [the region]. There’s engagemen

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s prime minister, has played down concerns that Donald Trump will usher in a long period of economic turmoil in Asia by imposing high tariffs, arguing that after an initial shock the global trading system will continue as before.

The year 2025 will be tough, but if Malaysia uses its position as ASEAN Chair wisely, ASEAN will prove tougher.

Malaysian prime minister hails ‘strong’ China ties in talks with Liu, as defence minister urges dialogue to manage South China Sea issues.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

Malaysia is considering hosting the inaugural joint summit between China, Gulf nations and the bloc of the Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN. It was discussed during a meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Gen. Liu Zhenli, who is chief of staff of the joint staff department at Central Military Commission of China.

A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea and warned that “all options are on the table” for Manila’s response, including new international lawsuits.

Japan and Malaysia have committed to enhancing cooperation in addressing pressing regional and international challenges, including tensions in the East China Sea, South China Sea, the Middle East, and the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers met this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea

Before arriving in Jakarta, Ishiba held talks in Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ... to counter China, Japan has been deepening security ties in the region. China claims almost all of the South China Sea despite ...

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law an