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Barnama
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Indonesia Presses For Stronger ASEAN Action On Cross-Border Human Trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) – Indonesia has called for stronger regional cooperation to tackle the issue of human trafficking, which continues to affect many citizens across ASEAN member states, its Foreign Minister Sugiono said today. He noted that many ASEAN countries are confronting similar threats posed by human trafficking, and emphasised the need for the region to fully utilise all available platforms to ensure a coordinated and effective response. 'I think many countries experience the same problem,' he told reporters after attending the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here. Sugiono also stressed the importance of regional confidence in the ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which ASEAN leaders are expected to adopt tomorrow, noting that it includes the APSC Strategic Plan 2045. Bernama previously reported 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. Earlier, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said that during the 29th APSC Council Meeting —chaired by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan — the foreign ministers of ASEAN and Timor-Leste exchanged views on recent developments within the Sectoral Bodies under the APSC Pillar and took note of the current implementation rate of the APSC Blueprint 2025, which stands at 99.6 per cent. 'The Blueprint continues to serve as a vital framework for strengthening ASEAN's political-security architecture, promoting greater cohesion, and building strategic trust across the region,' the statement read. The 46th ASEAN Summit and its related meetings, held under Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', are expected to address a broad range of pressing regional and international issues, including key political and security matters. This year marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing the regional bloc, following its previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
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.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
ASEAN must boost security, digital resilience
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.
