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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN 2045: APSC Strategic Plan strengthens cooperation in addressing transnational crime
KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening cooperation in addressing and combating transnational crime and other emerging issues in the ASEAN region is one of the strategic measures outlined in the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Strategic Plan. The measure under the fifth of the nine Strategic Goals of the APSC's Strategic Plan, among others, aimed to strengthen ASEAN's efforts to combat transnational crime, covering terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in persons (TIP), people smuggling and illicit trafficking of wildlife and timber, arms smuggling, sea piracy and armed robbery against ships, money laundering, international economic crime, cybercrime and online scams, by enhancing cooperation with ASEAN's external partners as well as the implementation of relevant work programmes, such as through increased information exchange, experience sharing, joint training and other relevant activities. APSC Strategic Plan is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, aimed at ensuring long-term regional stability and cooperation, as part of its broader vision under the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future masterplan. The plan, which builds on the achievements of the APSC Blueprint 2025, underscores ASEAN's commitment to shaping an inclusive, resilient and rules-based regional order amid intensifying geopolitical dynamics. The APSC Strategic Plan will be implemented through a whole-of-ASEAN approach, supported by enhanced institutional capacity, cross-sectoral coordination, and greater public engagement to ensure its long-term relevance and success, as well as part of institutional strengthening and enhancing the role of ASEAN as a whole. Under the first Strategic Goal of the APSC, ASEAN aims to foster a peaceful, stable and secure region anchored in the principles of the ASEAN Charter, the United Nations Charter and international law, subscribed to by ASEAN member states. The strategic measures include promoting legal and judicial cooperation, strengthening the rule of law, and enhancing crime prevention frameworks. The second Strategic Goal focuses on strengthening ASEAN Centrality by reinforcing the role of ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), while fostering new and meaningful partnerships with external actors. To ensure that ASEAN speaks with one voice on regional and international issues, the third Strategic Goal seeks to enhance the bloc's ability to project common positions in multilateral challenges and respond collectively to global developments. The fourth Strategic Goal, on the other hand, emphasises ASEAN's proactive role in shaping the regional architecture and contributes towards a rules-based international order amidst geopolitical tensions and rivalries, by deepening preventive diplomacy, promoting maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, and enhancing strategic confidence-building measures. The sixth Strategic Goal supports the objective of maintaining Southeast Asia as a Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEAWFZ) through the continued implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty and expanded cooperation on disarmament and peaceful nuclear energy. On maritime affairs, the seventh Strategic Goal underscores the importance of maintaining regional peace and stability, particularly in the South China Sea. 'ASEAN will continue to advocate for the peaceful settlement of disputes based on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), while working towards the early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct with China,' according to the document. The eighth Strategic Goal is centred on the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), with emphasis on concrete cooperation in key areas including maritime security, sustainable development and regional connectivity. The ninth Strategic Goal envisions a cohesive and inclusive community that respects political, social, religious, cultural, ethnic diversities, which upholds the principles of democracy, rule of law and good governance, and respects fundamental freedoms, promotes and protects human rights, and promotes social justice. This includes promoting good governance, anti-corruption efforts, and interfaith understanding. The implementation will be supported by clear alignment between regional and national agendas, effective coordination across ASEAN organs, and regular monitoring mechanisms, including the mid-term review of the plan is scheduled for 2030 and end-of-term review in 2035, to ensure that its strategic direction remains adaptive to evolving regional and global developments. The APSC Strategic Plan forms a core component of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, the region's long-term vision to realise a dynamic, innovative and people-centred ASEAN by its centennial milestone.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN 2045 plan boosts fight against transnational crime
KUALA LUMPUR: Strengthening cooperation in addressing and combating transnational crime and other emerging issues in the ASEAN region is one of the strategic measures outlined in the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Strategic Plan. The measure under the fifth of the nine Strategic Goals of the APSC's Strategic Plan, among others, aimed to strengthen ASEAN's efforts to combat transnational crime, covering terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in persons (TIP), people smuggling and illicit trafficking of wildlife and timber, arms smuggling, sea piracy and armed robbery against ships, money laundering, international economic crime, cybercrime and online scams, by enhancing cooperation with ASEAN's external partners as well as the implementation of relevant work programmes, such as through increased information exchange, experience sharing, joint training and other relevant activities. APSC Strategic Plan is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, aimed at ensuring long-term regional stability and cooperation, as part of its broader vision under the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future masterplan. The plan, which builds on the achievements of the APSC Blueprint 2025, underscores ASEAN's commitment to shaping an inclusive, resilient and rules-based regional order amid intensifying geopolitical dynamics. The APSC Strategic Plan will be implemented through a whole-of-ASEAN approach, supported by enhanced institutional capacity, cross-sectoral coordination, and greater public engagement to ensure its long-term relevance and success, as well as part of institutional strengthening and enhancing the role of ASEAN as a whole. Under the first Strategic Goal of the APSC, ASEAN aims to foster a peaceful, stable and secure region anchored in the principles of the ASEAN Charter, the United Nations Charter and international law, subscribed to by ASEAN member states. The strategic measures include promoting legal and judicial cooperation, strengthening the rule of law, and enhancing crime prevention frameworks. The second Strategic Goal focuses on strengthening ASEAN Centrality by reinforcing the role of ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), while fostering new and meaningful partnerships with external actors. To ensure that ASEAN speaks with one voice on regional and international issues, the third Strategic Goal seeks to enhance the bloc's ability to project common positions in multilateral challenges and respond collectively to global developments. The fourth Strategic Goal, on the other hand, emphasises ASEAN's proactive role in shaping the regional architecture and contributes towards a rules-based international order amidst geopolitical tensions and rivalries, by deepening preventive diplomacy, promoting maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, and enhancing strategic confidence-building measures. The sixth Strategic Goal supports the objective of maintaining Southeast Asia as a Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEAWFZ) through the continued implementation of the SEANWFZ Treaty and expanded cooperation on disarmament and peaceful nuclear energy. On maritime affairs, the seventh Strategic Goal underscores the importance of maintaining regional peace and stability, particularly in the South China Sea. 'ASEAN will continue to advocate for the peaceful settlement of disputes based on the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), while working towards the early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct with China,' according to the document. The eighth Strategic Goal is centred on the implementation of the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), with emphasis on concrete cooperation in key areas including maritime security, sustainable development and regional connectivity. The ninth Strategic Goal envisions a cohesive and inclusive community that respects political, social, religious, cultural, ethnic diversities, which upholds the principles of democracy, rule of law and good governance, and respects fundamental freedoms, promotes and protects human rights, and promotes social justice. This includes promoting good governance, anti-corruption efforts, and interfaith understanding. The implementation will be supported by clear alignment between regional and national agendas, effective coordination across ASEAN organs, and regular monitoring mechanisms, including the mid-term review of the plan is scheduled for 2030 and end-of-term review in 2035, to ensure that its strategic direction remains adaptive to evolving regional and global developments. The APSC Strategic Plan forms a core component of ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future, the region's long-term vision to realise a dynamic, innovative and people-centred ASEAN by its centennial milestone.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN 2045: APSC Strategic Plan Strengthens Cooperation In Addressing Transnational Crime
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Strengthening cooperation in addressing and combating transnational crime and other emerging issues in the ASEAN region is one of the strategic measures outlined in the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Strategic Plan. The measure under the fifth of the nine Strategic Goals of the APSC's Strategic Plan, among others, aimed to strengthen ASEAN's efforts to combat transnational crime, covering terrorism, illicit drug trafficking, trafficking in persons (TIP), people smuggling and illicit trafficking of wildlife and timber, arms smuggling, sea piracy and armed robbery against ships, money laundering, international economic crime, cybercrime and online scams, by enhancing cooperation with ASEAN's external partners as well as the implementation of relevant work programmes, such as through increased information exchange, experience sharing, joint training and other relevant activities. APSC Strategic Plan is one of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, aimed at ensuring long-term regional stability and cooperation, as part of its broader vision under the ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future masterplan. The plan, which builds on the achievements of the APSC Blueprint 2025, underscores ASEAN's commitment to shaping an inclusive, resilient and rules-based regional order amid intensifying geopolitical dynamics. The APSC Strategic Plan will be implemented through a whole-of-ASEAN approach, supported by enhanced institutional capacity, cross-sectoral coordination, and greater public engagement to ensure its long-term relevance and success, as well as part of institutional strengthening and enhancing the role of ASEAN as a whole. Under the first Strategic Goal of the APSC, ASEAN aims to foster a peaceful, stable and secure region anchored in the principles of the ASEAN Charter, the United Nations Charter and international law, subscribed to by ASEAN member states. The strategic measures include promoting legal and judicial cooperation, strengthening the rule of law, and enhancing crime prevention frameworks. The second Strategic Goal focuses on strengthening ASEAN Centrality by reinforcing the role of ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), while fostering new and meaningful partnerships with external actors. To ensure that ASEAN speaks with one voice on regional and international issues, the third Strategic Goal seeks to enhance the bloc's ability to project common positions in multilateral challenges and respond collectively to global developments.
BusinessToday
25-05-2025
- Politics
- BusinessToday
ASEAN Urged To Tackle Cybercrime Threat With Stronger Legal, Security Cooperation
ASEAN must urgently strengthen regional security cooperation, harmonise legal frameworks and boost information-sharing to counter rising cybercrime and human trafficking threats, Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. Delivering his opening remarks at the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, Mohamad highlighted the growing scale and severity of cybercrime syndicates that have preyed on thousands across the region. 'Countless ASEAN citizens have been deceived and trafficked into forced labour at scam centres. These operations rob victims of their dignity and savings, while eroding the economies of ASEAN states,' he warned. He shared that despite ASEAN's recent efforts to dismantle cybercrime networks, syndicates have shown a disturbing ability to regroup and relocate, exploiting gaps in enforcement and cross-border legal coordination. As the region faces an evolving security landscape shaped by geopolitical rivalry, digital vulnerabilities and economic instability, Mohamad stressed that ASEAN's response must evolve. 'We must enhance the resilience of our digital infrastructure and safeguard cyberspace. The pace of technological advancement demands proactive, collective action,' he said. The meeting also served as a platform to review progress under the APSC Blueprint 2025, which is in its final implementation phase. The findings from this review will inform the development of the APSC Strategic Plan 2045, a long-term roadmap aligned with the upcoming ASEAN Community Vision 2045. Mohamad praised the progress made since the last APSC Council meeting in Vientiane in 2024, noting that sectoral efforts have significantly contributed to community-building and regional integration. 'The Strategic Plan 2045 will serve as ASEAN's political-security compass over the next two decades — one anchored in peace, resilience and people-centred values,' he said. Related
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN must boost security, digital resilience in facing escalating threats
KUALA LUMPUR: It is imperative for ASEAN to strengthen regional cooperation, harmonise legal frameworks, and enhance information-sharing mechanisms among its member states in response to escalating security challenges, particularly the surge in cybercrimes, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. In his opening remarks at the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting today, Mohamad emphasised that comprehensively addressing these issues is critical to safeguarding the well-being of ASEAN citizens, as well as ensuring regional security and prosperity. 'Countless ASEAN citizens have fallen victim to these deceptive schemes and have been trafficked to work as forced labour in scam centres. They have lost their freedom, their dignity, and their life savings. These widespread illegal online operations also have a detrimental impact on the economies of ASEAN member states. 'In recent years, ASEAN has stepped up efforts to curtail the threat of cybercrime. Nevertheless, the crime syndicates have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to relocate or rebuild their operations,' he said at the meeting held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here. According to Mohamad, ASEAN is navigating an increasingly complex regional and global landscape, shaped by intensifying geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, and transnational challenges that underscore the fragility of the current world order. He said that the rapid advancement of technology and the expanding domain of cyberspace not only necessitate the safeguarding of the region's digital ecosystem and networks but also require that their resilience be fortified against emerging threats. Meanwhile, Mohamad noted that the APSC Council is currently conducting its end-term review of progress made under the APSC Blueprint 2025, with the insights gained expected to shape the development of the APSC Strategic Plan 2045, which ASEAN leaders are anticipated to adopt tomorrow as part of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. 'Since our last APSC Council Meeting in Vientiane in October 2024, we have witnessed tangible progress across the work of the APSC sectoral bodies. These efforts have continued to contribute meaningfully to ASEAN's community-building objectives and regional integration. 'The APSC Council Report before us today reflects the breadth and depth of our collective endeavours,' he said. He explained that the APSC Strategic Plan 2045 will serve as a vital compass for ASEAN's political-security cooperation over the next two decades, firmly anchored in the values of peace, resilience, and people-centred growth. Mohamad Hasan also emphasised that the region stands at a critical juncture as ASEAN approaches the conclusion of the APSC Blueprint 2025. The 46th ASEAN Summit and its related meetings, held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', are expected to address a wide range of pressing regional and international issues, including political and security matters. This year marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing the regional bloc, having previously held the ASEAN chairmanship in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two pivotal high-level engagements, namely the 2nd ASEAN-GCC Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, will also be convened, serving as strategic platforms to advance regional and inter-regional cooperation.
