Anwar's statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Southeast Asian nations not to "single out" Beijing over South China Sea disputes,

The Malaysian speaker's comments carry weight in the Philippines, where the Maharlika Investment Corporation – which has been hounded by delays and tall expectations from the public – just announced its first investment this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia--Malaysia has protested new maritime laws in the Philippines that it says encroach on its territory, a government official said Friday. Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad ...

THE Philippines is exploring new opportunities that would enhance trade and investment ties with Malaysia, which includes sectors such as semiconductor and logistics, among others, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

He says Malaysia may have border issues with neighbours, but still manages to cultivate good relations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Malaysian Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino met Wednesday, January 22 to discuss potential scholarship programs aimed at making higher education more accessible for Filipinos and to "strengthen education ties" between the two Southeast Asian countries.

Maharlika Investment Corp says it would like to buy a 20% stake in NGCP, but no formal approach has been made as yet.

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) has unveiled The Official Southeast Asia Charts, a regional hub featuring weekly music charts from six ASEAN nations. Continue to

In contrast, neighbouring countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines have adopted various strategies to make overseas voting more accessible. These include options ranging from postal ballots to in-person voting at embassies and, in some cases, internet voting.

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