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Malaysian Minister claims work stress can ‘turn people gay’
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2026
» Malaysia’s Minister for Religious Affairs has been criticised after saying work stress can cause people to adopt an LGBTQ+ identity, with human rights advocates at home and abroad condemning the remarks as 'dehumanising'.
Asean will not certify Myanmar election or send observers
Reuters, Published on 20/01/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR — The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will not send observers to army-ruled Myanmar's ongoing three-stage election and will therefore not endorse the poll, Malaysia's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
US says China trade talks ‘very constructive’
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - The United States said it held “very constructive” discussions with China after the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia, as President Donald Trump began a trip to the region that will include a meeting with the Chinese leader next week.
Asean’s Myanmar peace plan not hard to implement: Malaysia foreign minister
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Asean's four-year-old plan for peace in war-torn Myanmar is not difficult to implement and the ruling junta should adhere to it and allow humanitarian aid to be distributed, Malaysia's foreign minister said on Friday.
Asean to host Trump at summit as US president to witness Thai-Cambodia ceasefire deal
Reuters, Published on 24/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — The bloc of Southeast Asian nations will host world leaders at a summit this weekend that will run alongside pivotal trade talks between the United States and China and serve as the first stop for US President Donald Trump’s swing through Asia.
Myanmar junta invites Asean to observe election
Reuters, Published on 11/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Myanmar’s junta has invited Asean to send observers for planned year-end elections, and the bloc will discuss the request during its regional summit later this month, Malaysia’s foreign ministry has said.
Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will seek details from Myanmar's military leadership about a planned election when he leads a four-nation delegation to the war-torn country next month, Malaysian state media reported on Friday.
Malaysia urges extension of Myanmar truce, pushes peace plan
Online reporters, Published on 25/05/2025
» Malaysia on Sunday called for extending and expanding Myanmar’s post-earthquake ceasefire, renewing pressure for the stalled five-point peace plan, according to media reports.
Pakistan tests missile weapons system amid India standoff
AFP, Published on 04/05/2025
» ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military said it carried out a "training launch" of a surface-to-surface missile weapons system on Saturday, further heightening tensions with India after last month's deadly attack in disputed Kashmir.
Pakistan foreign minister arrives in Kabul as Afghan deportations rise
AFP, Published on 19/04/2025
» KABUL - Pakistan's foreign minister arrived Saturday in Afghanistan to meet Taliban officials after his country expelled more than 85,000 Afghans, mostly children, in just over two weeks.