Malaysia’s diplomatic finesse needed to resolve Myanmar, South China Sea crises, say experts

These flashpoints in ASEAN’s backyard need urgent attention as Myanmar’s conflict is causing a massive humanitarian crisis, while the maritime dispute is leading to bitterness among the grouping.

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A vociferous Malaysia has the potential to change the diplomatic dynamics within ASEAN, especially since previous chairs, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Laos, were unable to shift the status quo on prickly Myanmar’s civil war and the territorial disputes in the South China Sea issues. PHOTO: BERNAMA/THE STAR

November 12, 2024

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