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Daily Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Anwar to raise Gaza issue at ASEAN leaders' retreat
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 'The bombardment continues. We have lost our humanity in a world full of cruelty. Malaysia has done whatever we can, although some expect us to do more," Anwar said. - Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would raise the issue regarding Gaza during the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. 'The bombardment continues. We have lost our humanity in a world full of cruelty. Malaysia has done whatever we can, although some expect us to do more. 'But within ASEAN, we build consensus to push for a ceasefire. It would depend on the context, but when I chair the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat, I will probably touch on this subject,' he said during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media at the Seri Perdana Complex here, Wednesday. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, and executive editor of Bernama economic news service Saraswathi Muniappan. The event was attended by a total of 83 media representatives, comprising 42 from local media, 18 from international media, and 23 covering the event on assignment. The 46th ASEAN Summit will begin this Thursday with meetings at the senior officials' level, followed by ministerial-level meetings on May 25, while meetings for heads of government will commence on May 26. Advertisement Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on Jan 1, 2025, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' reflecting the nation's aspirations to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN. This is Malaysia's fifth time holding the ASEAN Chairmanship, after 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. ASEAN, founded on August 8, 1967, currently comprises 10 Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, while Timor-Leste's entry as a member state is still in process. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Anwar to raise Gaza issue at ASEAN leaders' retreat
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would raise the issue regarding Gaza during the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. 'The bombardment continues. We have lost our humanity in a world full of cruelty. Malaysia has done whatever we can, although some expect us to do more. 'But within ASEAN, we build consensus to push for a ceasefire. It would depend on the context, but when I chair the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat, I will probably touch on this subject,' he said during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media at the Seri Perdana Complex here, Wednesday. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, and executive editor of Bernama economic news service Saraswathi Muniappan. The event was attended by a total of 83 media representatives, comprising 42 from local media, 18 from international media, and 23 covering the event on assignment. The 46th ASEAN Summit will begin this Thursday with meetings at the senior officials' level, followed by ministerial-level meetings on May 25, while meetings for heads of government will commence on May 26. Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on Jan 1, 2025, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability,' reflecting the nation's aspirations to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN. This is Malaysia's fifth time holding the ASEAN Chairmanship, after 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. ASEAN, founded on August 8, 1967, currently comprises 10 Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, while Timor-Leste's entry as a member state is still in process.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Anwar To Raise Gaza Issue At ASEAN Leaders' Retreat
By Noor Bakhtiar Ahmad PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would raise the issue regarding Gaza during the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. "The bombardment continues. We have lost our humanity in a world full of cruelty. Malaysia has done whatever we can, although some expect us to do more. bootstrap slideshow 'But within ASEAN, we build consensus to push for a ceasefire. It would depend on the context, but when I chair the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat, I will probably touch on this subject," he said during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media at the Seri Perdana Complex here, Wednesday. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, and executive editor of Bernama economic news service Saraswathi Muniappan. The event was attended by a total of 83 media representatives, comprising 42 from local media, 18 from international media, and 23 covering the event on assignment. The 46th ASEAN Summit will begin this Thursday with meetings at the senior officials' level, followed by ministerial-level meetings on May 25, while meetings for heads of government will commence on May 26. Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on Jan 1, 2025, with the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability," reflecting the nation's aspirations to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN. This is Malaysia's fifth time holding the ASEAN Chairmanship, after 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar to raise Gaza issue at Asean leaders' retreat
ANWAR TO RAISE GAZA ISSUE AT ASEAN LEADERS' RETREAT PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would raise the issue regarding Gaza during the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. "The bombardment continues. We have lost our humanity in a world full of cruelty. Malaysia has done whatever we can, although some expect us to do more. "But within ASEAN, we build consensus to push for a ceasefire. It would depend on the context, but when I chair the ASEAN Leaders' Retreat, I will probably touch on this subject," he said during a briefing session with editors-in-chief of local and international media at the Seri Perdana Complex here, Wednesday. Also present were Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, and executive editor of Bernama economic news service Saraswathi Muniappan. The event was attended by a total of 83 media representatives, comprising 42 from local media, 18 from international media, and 23 covering the event on assignment. The 46th ASEAN Summit will begin this Thursday with meetings at the senior officials' level, followed by ministerial-level meetings on May 25, while meetings for heads of government will commence on May 26. Malaysia assumed the ASEAN Chairmanship from Laos on Jan 1, 2025, with the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability," reflecting the nation's aspirations to shape a united and prosperous ASEAN. This is Malaysia's fifth time holding the ASEAN Chairmanship, after 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. ASEAN, founded on August 8, 1967, currently comprises 10 Southeast Asian countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, while Timor-Leste's entry as a member state is still in process.
