Indonesia against turning Southeast Asia into ‘pawn of rivalries’: Retno tells UN
ISTANBUL, Sept 24 — Indonesia said on Saturday (September 23) that Southeast Asia will not become a ‘pawn of rivalries’ as it emphasised reinforcing regional...
PM Anwar calls for concerted multilateral effort by UN to resolve conflicts
NEW YORK, Sept 22 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a concerted multilateral effort spearheaded by the United Nations to...
Anwar raises Palestine, Myanmar issues during bilateral meeting with UN sec-gen
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today discussed Palestine and Myanmar issues, as well as Asean-United Nations (UN) cooperation, during his...
UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens
JAKARTA, Sept 7 — The world risks a ‘great fracture’ of its economic and financial systems, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday...
Harris: US to support Asean in ending ‘horrific violence’ in Myanmar
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — The United States has pledged to support the Asean group of Southeast Asian countries in solving the crisis in Myanmar, where...
Asean welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
JAKARTA, Sept 6 — Southeast Asia’s Asean bloc on Wednesday welcomed world leaders to Indonesia’s capital for a summit likely to be dominated by worry...
Myanmar needs to adhere to Asean charter — PM
JAKARTA, Sept 5 — Myanmar needs to fulfil its obligation as an Asean member state and adhere to the provisions of the Asean Charter, according to...
Indonesia warns Asean to avoid ‘destructive’ rivalry
JAKARTA, Sept 5 — Indonesia warned Asean today against getting dragged into the rivalries between big powers. The Asean chair said this as leaders gathered...
Myanmar rescuers recover 22 bodies after a deadly landslide
NAYPYIDAW, Aug 16 — Rescue teams in northern Myanmar have found 22 bodies following a massive landslide at the weekend near a jade mine, a...
Thailand welcomes Myanmar’s clemency for Suu Kyi
BANGKOK, Aug 2 — Thailand has welcomed the Myanmar junta’s move in granting state clemency to incarcerated leader Aung San Suu Kyi, noting it is...
Myanmar junta pardons Suu Kyi for five offences
NAYPIDAW, August 1 — Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be pardoned for five of the numerous offences for which she was jailed...
Malaysia, Philippines agree to continue uphold Asean centrality in addressing 5PCs on Myanmar
PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed to uphold the Asean Centrality, and continue working closely together to address various challenges posed...