Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments.

Dr Taizo Miyagi of Chuo University told The Straits Times that while the relationship that Japan has built with Asean since the end of World War II has been a “great asset for its diplomacy”, Japan’s presence in the region has inevitably weakened relative to China’s.

Indonesia's top diplomat is heading off this weekend in his second solo outing to attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Langkawi, which kicks off Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship of the regional grouping.

Three Indonesian migrant workers were intercepted by immigration officers in Nunukan, North Kalimantan while attempting to enter Malaysia illegally. The individuals, aged between 22 and 42, from East Flores in East Nusa Tenggara,

Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship 2025 theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability” aptly reflects the region’s collective commitment to shaping an equitable and resilient future, in line with current global trends and the aspirations of its people,

Tokyo aims to strengthen security and energy ties with Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, says Shigeru Ishiba - Anadolu Ajansı

BP Batam views the establishment of the new Special Economic Zone as a strategic opportunity to create new economic potential.

Malaysia's coast guard has escorted two boats carrying nearly 300 undocumented Myanmar migrants from its waters.

The special aircraft carrying Prabowo and his delegation landed at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 10.15 am.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

The Malaysian government confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday during his working visit to

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defence and economic ties with South-East Asia as China's threat grows in the region.