President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour
KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visits to Malaysia and Indonesia signal a calculated move to strengthen Türkiye’s economic, political, and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia. This diplomatic tour, part of the “Asia Anew Initiative,” comes at a … Continue reading President Erdogan’s Strategic ASEAN Tour
Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
SELANGOR/MALAYSIA—Malaysia’s low-cost carrier Firefly will launch two new direct flight routes from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB), also known as Subang SkyPark, to Kuching, Sarawak, and Singapore starting on March 24. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Firefly’s … Continue reading Firefly: New Direct Routes to Kuching and Singapore
DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has obtained and used Nvidia AI chips that are prohibited from being exported to China, according to a source familiar with the matter. The probe … Continue reading DeepSeek: Potential Violations of U.S. Export Controls
Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead
KUALA LUMPUR – Borneo has been battered by relentless heavy rainfall, triggering severe floods and landslides that have claimed at least five lives and forced thousands of residents to evacuate across the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. Government data … Continue reading Severe Flooding and Landslides in Borneo – Five Dead
Southeast Asia Expects Another Monsoon Downpour
SINGAPORE – Heavy rains, strong winds, and the threat of flash floods loom over Singapore, Malaysia, and neighboring parts of Southeast Asia as the region experiences the second monsoon surge of the year. The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has forecast … Continue reading Southeast Asia Expects Another Monsoon Downpour
MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an urgent warning of heavy continuous rain expected to affect multiple states across the country from January 15 to 18. This weather event, attributed to an impending monsoon surge, is … Continue reading MetMalaysia Issues Warning on Heavy Rainfall and Floods
ASEAN 2025: Focus on “Inclusivity and Sustainability”
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia will assume the Chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025 under the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable.” This significant year marks the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community and represents a turning point … Continue reading ASEAN 2025: Focus on “Inclusivity and Sustainability”
Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing Flight MH370
KUALA LUMPUR – In a significant development for the families of the 239 people who vanished aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, the Malaysian government has agreed in principle to resume the search for the missing aircraft, ten years after it … Continue reading Malaysia Approves New Search for Missing Flight MH370
Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade
LONDON – Great Britain has officially become the latest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking a significant milestone in the country’s post-Brexit trade strategy. With its accession, the UK becomes the first European nation … Continue reading Great Britain Joins the CPTPP: New Era of Global Trade