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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.
Borneo Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah-Sarawak power link boosted by completion of Mengalong PMU in Sipitang
Yaakob (center) during his visit to the 275kV Mengalong Main Input Substation (PMU) in Sipitang. SIPITANG (May 15): Sabah Electricity, together with the Sabah Electricity Supply Special Project Team (PPKBES) under the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Malaysia (PETRA), has successfully completed the 275kV Mengalong Main Input Substation (PMU) in Sipitang. The Mengalong PMU is part of a key transmission grid interconnection project that will facilitate the exchange of electricity between Sabah and Sarawak. Sabah Electricity Chief Executive Officer Mohd Yaakob Jaafar said the Mengalong PMU was completed in September 2024, and he hopes the Sarawak section of the interconnection will be completed soon. 'The scope of this project also includes the construction of a 275kV high-voltage transmission grid tower and a seven-kilometre line from the Mengalong PMU in Sipitang to the Sarawak border,' he said during his visit to the PMU on May 14. Once commissioned, the Sabah-Sarawak interconnection grid will initially supply 30MW of electricity daily, with the potential to increase to 300MW. Yaakob added that the project will position Sabah's transmission grid as a 'gateway' for distributing energy to neighbouring countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia, contributing to the ASEAN Power Grid Interconnection initiative. 'In addition to the Sabah-Sarawak link, Sabah Electricity is also part of efforts to expand cross-border energy supply networks across ASEAN. This includes proposed connections to the Philippines via Palawan and from Lahad Datu to Mindanao, as well as a link between Tawau-Kalabakan and North Kalimantan, Indonesia,' he said. While discussions with the Philippines are ongoing, a feasibility study is actively underway for the Tawau-North Kalimantan connection. A trilateral meeting involving Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sabah Electricity, chaired by the ASEAN Charter, will be held in Jakarta. 'The Tawau-North Kalimantan grid connection is expected to be completed by 2030,' Yaakob said, reaffirming Sabah Electricity's commitment to ensuring regional energy stability. He also expressed gratitude to PETRA for approving RM35 million in funding for the Mengalong PMU project and thanked all departments and agencies involved. On the Sarawak section, Yaakob noted that construction has been delayed due to obstacles along the transmission line route from the Northern Grid to Lawas. 'The original plan was to complete the connection last year, but construction is still ongoing. Once completed under the Power Exchange Agreement, Sabah will begin by supplying 30MW of electricity, with potential expansion up to 300MW,' he said. Yaakob concluded by emphasizing that this initiative is vital for increasing Sabah's energy reserves and ensuring stable electricity supply for consumers. Some of the energy demand will be met through internal generation, while the remainder will be imported from Sarawak.
Filipino Times
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
PH disappointed with Timor-Leste refusal to extradite Arnie Teves
The Philippine government conveyed its disappointment with the Timor-Leste government following its refusal to extradite former lawmaker Arnie Teves. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lamented the lack of trust from Timor-Leste in the Philippine justice system. 'We are disappointed that Timor Leste has not shown enough trust in the delivery of justice in the Philippines, a founding member of the ASEAN which it seeks to join, and among the very first ASEAN member states to convey support for its aspiration to join the association,' said the DFA in a statement. The DFA did not respond to queries about whether the Philippines will block the membership of Timor-Leste in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Timor-Leste has observer status in ASEAN. The regional bloc, of which the Philippines is a founding member, groups Brunei Darussalam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. 'While its application is dependent on its compliance with the Roadmap for full membership in ASEAN and its accession to the ASEAN Charter, it should also be able to demonstrate that it shares the spirit of trust and cooperation that ASEAN member states accord one another, not only within the framework of ASEAN, but also in their bilateral relations,' said the DFA. Timor-Leste's Tribunal de Recursos rejected the Philippine government's extradition request on March 20, citing concerns over potential torture if Teves were returned. Teves fled the Philippines after the assassination of former Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. He was tagged as a mastermind.
