Thailand’s latest actions legitimise Myanmar regime, say analysts
Thailand has been careful not to directly criticise Myanmar’s military regime but recent events have made its support seem less tacit.
Indonesia’s quiet ASEAN leadership calls for optimism
More than three months into its chairmanship, the government has remained conspicuously silent on the Myanmar coup crisis, among others.
Indonesia reluctant to revive Asian Monetary Fund idea
Recent talks between China and Malaysia have revived the decades-old proposal for such an institution.
Convincing major powers to abide by Asean’s nuclear treaty is challenging: experts
So far, only China has asserted its willingness to sign the Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty Protocol.
Myanmar crisis cited as a challenge to regional efforts to save Mekong River
According to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, more than 7,800 clashes have taken place since the coup.
Indonesia meets more Myanmar stakeholders, progress has been made to resolve crisis
In April 2021, Asean drew up a five-point consensus peace plan with Myanmar, but there has been little progress in restoring peace.
Don’t jump to conclusions over data on distressed Mekong River, says China official
Chinese dams have been accused of devastating the river by withholding water upstream, an allegation which Beijing has denied and attributes to US bias.
Thai election could sway Asean’s future Myanmar engagement
Thailand is said to be a quiet supporter of the Myanmar junta, a stance that has impeded the consensus-led 10-nation bloc. But this could change after Thai elections, analysts…
‘Malaysia must curb the rise of new kidnap groups’
Intelligence source said Sabah has been enjoying a “breather” in the past two or three years from the kidnap groups, but now efforts must be made to ensure no new group takes…
Help sought for Filipinos on death row in Malaysia
The request follows amendments passed in Kuala Lumpur on Monday as part of which there will be alternatives to the death penalty.