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The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean council to meet in Pahang soon
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 Asean countries are expected to attend the 2025 Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs meeting in Pahang from June 9 until 12. Pahang State Legislative Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Mohd Sharkar said the meeting, themed 'Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable Asean in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges', would discuss Asean's commitment to collectively and inclusively tackle current dangerous drug-related challenges. 'Our discussions at the meeting will revolve around efforts to find solutions towards the issue of drug trafficking as well as discussions about regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crime activities,' he said, Bernama reported. He also said that the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be presented to the AIPA General Assembly, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Sept 17 to 22.
The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Over 70 delegates expected for Asean council meeting on drug menace next week
KUANTAN: Over 70 delegates from 10 Asean countries are expected to attend the 2025 Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) Advisory Council on Dangerous Drugs Meeting in Pahang from Monday to Thursday (June 9 to 12). Pahang assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the meeting will be chaired by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. Sharkar said the meeting, themed "Uniting Parliaments for an Inclusive and Sustainable Asean in Addressing Contemporary Drug Challenges", would discuss member countries' commitment to collectively and inclusively tackling current dangerous drug-related challenges. ALSO READ: Cops beefing up security for Asean council meet "Our discussions will revolve around efforts to find solutions to ... drug trafficking as well as regional collaboration so that this issue does not worsen and we can curb or reduce related crimes,' he said when contacted on Friday (June 6). He also said the resolutions achieved at the meeting would be raised at the AIPA General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 17-22. On Tuesday (June 3), Pahang police chief Comm Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman was quoted as saying that police would step up security control to ensure the meeting proceeds smoothly. – Bernama
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Aipa pushes for women, youth empowerment in Asean nation-building
KUALA LUMPUR: Women and youth must be given greater space in leadership, politics and decision-making processes, says Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (Aipa) president Tan Sri Johari Abdul. "Alhamdulillah, in Malaysia, women's involvement is very encouraging in certain areas, particularly in the public sector's supporting services, where we have likely surpassed 50%, and in the education sector as well,' he told reporters after the Asean Leaders' Interface with Representatives of Aipa, held on the sidelines of the 46th Asean Summit on Monday (May 26). However, he noted that women remain underrepresented in other key fields, especially politics, and emphasised the need to empower young women to take on leadership roles. "This is the area we want to push, so that the participation of young ladies becomes more active and prominent,' he said. Johari, who is the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, also called for greater empowerment of youth as future leaders, stressing that their aspirations must be meaningfully incorporated across all sectors, including politics, the economy, social development and education. He reaffirmed the shared commitment of Asean leaders and Aipa member parliaments to advancing a more inclusive, sustainable and people-centred regional community. Meanwhile, in a statement, the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives noted that Johari commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership as Asean Chair and emphasised the importance of strong collaboration between the executive and legislative branches in shaping regional policy. The statement also highlighted the need to strengthen parliamentary initiatives supporting the empowerment of women and youth, the acceleration of digital integration and the advancement of green and sustainable economic growth. As the current Asean Chair, Malaysia is hosting the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from May 26 to 27. The Asean-Aipa Leaders' Interface is a dedicated platform for dialogue between Asean heads of state/government and the Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and representatives of AIPA Member Parliaments to align regional priorities through inclusive, multi-stakeholder governance.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean parliaments must be key partner in advancing community-building agenda, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (Aipa) should serve as an instrumental partner in advancing Asean's community-building agenda, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar emphasised that as an instrumental partner, Aipa will play a pivotal role in facilitating the realisation of the people's aspirations, driving progress across Asean's three foundational pillars, and enhancing the region's preparedness and resilience. He said national parliaments and congresses are at the forefront of promoting inclusive growth and building a sustainable Asean community, as their decisions significantly shape regional negotiation and policy-making. "Every decision made by Parliament or Congress will inevitably affect the course of the negotiation. That's why I want to point out that Aipa should be encouraged and exposed to the workings and materials of Asean,' Anwar said this in his opening remarks at the Asean Leaders' Interface With Representatives Of Aipa session today, held as part of the ongoing 46th Asean Summit. Also present was Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, who is also the 46th Aipa president. Anwar also encouraged Aipa's continued commitment on food security, climate change, digital transformation, and inclusive economic development, among others. "At the same time, the voice of the people, expressed through their elected representatives, must be counted in every decision that shapes our region,' he said. The 46th Asean Summit is being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability.' This marks Malaysia's fifth term as Asean Chair, following previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005, and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two pivotal high-level engagements -- the 2nd Asean-GCC Summit and the inaugural Asean-GCC-China Summit -- will be convened, serving as strategic platforms to advance regional and inter-regional cooperation. - Bernama
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar: Aipa crucial to advancing Asean's next chapter
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (Aipa) should be further encouraged to enhance parliamentarians' understanding of Asean's mechanisms across member states, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. As Asean advances into a new chapter of its community-building efforts, he said deeper engagement between Aipa and lawmakers would not only benefit national legislatures, but also strengthen regional cooperation and alignment on issues affecting the people. In his keynote address at the Asean Leaders' Interface with Aipa representatives today, Anwar said that Aipa had gone to great lengths during this session to address several key issues, including food security, climate change, digital transformation, and inclusive economic development. "On behalf of my counterparts, I wish to express our sincere appreciation for the initiatives undertaken, which will be of immense value not only to the House but also to its members and elected representatives," he said. "Every decision made by a parliament or congress has a significant impact on the direction of our nations. Many of my colleagues have also expressed the view that Aipa should be encouraged to provide greater exposure to our parliamentarians on Asean's inner workings." Anwar also said that, as Asean continues its community-building journey, Aipa would serve as a vital partner in realising the people's aspirations, advancing progress across the three core pillars, and enhancing Asean's resilience and readiness for future challenges. The 14th Asean-Aipa Interface offers a strategic platform to align regional priorities through inclusive, multi-stakeholder governance. Centred on the theme "Parliament at the Forefront for Inclusive Growth and a Sustainable Asean", the Interface highlights the critical role of parliamentary institutions in supporting Malaysia's Asean chairmanship agenda focused on inclusivity and sustainability.
