PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — The 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings, which capped off successfully on Friday (July 11), undoubtedly strengthened Asean as a central player in regional diplomacy amid heightened geopolitical competition.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — New Zealand has voiced firm support for Asean's continuous efforts to keep the region free of nuclear weapons, describing the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty as a vital pillar of regional peace and security.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia and Russia explored ways to enhance cooperation during a bilateral meeting between Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov today.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has warned that global nuclear disarmament efforts are regressing amid rising geopolitical tensions and the advent of emerging technologies. Delivering his opening remarks at the Executive Committee Meeting...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Asean is currently conducting a technical review of the participation of major powers in the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), including the possibility of them placing ‘reservations’ on their commitments to the treaty.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Malaysia, as the Asean chair for 2025, has demonstrated its credibility as host by successfully drawing strong participation from Foreign Ministers of Asean member states, dialogue partners, and delegations to the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings, beginning on Tuesday (July 8).

BEIJING, July 3 — China firmly supports the establishment of a Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), in its capacity as Asean's comprehensive strategic partner and friendly neighbour, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Efforts to strengthen and revitalise cooperation with non-Asean partners were among matters discussed at today’s Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM), taking place ahead of the 46th Asean Summit.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia hosted the Asean Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and Related Meetings today in Kuala Lumpur, according to its Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 25 — Malaysia, as the current Asean chair, has reaffirmed its dedication to keeping Southeast Asia a nuclear-weapon-free zone in line with the Asean Charter and the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ).

VIENTIANE, July 24 — Malaysia, Laos, and Indonesia continue to pursue a ‘troika mechanism’ in efforts to restore democracy in Myanmar, a troubled Asean member state.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Malaysia and China have agreed to resolve disputes in the South China Sea by peaceful means, through friendly consultations and negotiations, in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The recent six-day visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia, which raised global concerns about potential arms deals between the two nations, occurred when both countries grappled with increasing international isolation.

JAKARTA, July 15 — Malaysia wants major powers to work together to ensure the region remains peaceful and free from the threat of nuclear weapons via the Asean platform.

JAKARTA, July 11 — Malaysia has expressed hope that the biennial resolution on the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) will successfully be adopted at the 78th United Nations General Assembly this year.