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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Asean centrality above all
During the sidelines of the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, I met U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss enhancing defense and maritime cooperation. I also thanked the U.S. for participating in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25). Additionally, in a meeting with Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson, we talked about maritime security, asset modernization, and collaboration with local industries. We identified opportunities for training and developing a robust Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem. These discussions underscore Malaysia's growing strategic importance in defense. ( courtesy photo from Anwar Face book ) SINGAPORE: Deeply concerned about the potential escalation among South China Sea claimants, Malaysia has called for restraint and dialogue in dealing with disputes over the area, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said Malaysia does not want to see tensions spiral into confrontation, least of all in waters so critical to regional security and prosperity. 'That is why we will continue to engage all parties calmly, directly and consistently. 'We will urge restraint, encourage dialogue and work to preserve the stability on which this region depends. 'Above all, we remain steadfast in our principled insistence that all parties uphold the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,' he said at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue. The Prime Minister also touched on the importance of maintaining stability in the region, adding that as Asean Chair this year, Malaysia is committed to defending the association's stance on centrality and active non-alignment. Anwar said that Asean, through decades of consensus-building, was built to foster stability in a region where peace is sustained, freedom is protected and neutrality is respected. While welcoming a strong and enduring US presence in the region, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of maintaining firm and vibrant ties with China, as well as strengthening partnerships across Asia, Europe and the Global South. 'We will engage all who are willing; major powers and middle powers alike, not to set one against the other but to maximise our own strategic space. 'What South-East Asia needs is a dynamic equilibrium that enables cooperation without coercion and balance without bloc politics. 'For Malaysia, this is deliberate and strategic posture: to help preserve an open region, to assert our sovereignty and to make our own choices, on our own terms,' he said. He cautioned against a new orthodoxy that not only affects how diplomacy is viewed but also how security will be structured, risking the fragmentation of the regional architecture and undermining South-East Asia's strategic autonomy. 'Preserving our autonomy is not about resisting others. It is about strengthening ourselves. This, in essence, is what Asean centrality is about. 'We do not object to like-minded partners talking among themselves. 'But coalitions that build walls instead of bridges, stoke arms competition or undermine the legitimacy of multilateralism should give us pause. 'A stable region is not one braced for conflict but one grounded in openness, transparency and habit-forming cooperation,' he said. On the issue of Myanmar, the Prime Minister stressed that Asean is not passive in addressing the crisis happening in the member state. He said while the grouping does not aim to dictate the country's political outcome, it remains firm on the expectations outlined in the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar. 'Myanmar's nationhood must be forged through inclusion, not erasure,' Anwar added. The Prime Minister has also urged the international community to act decisively and consistently in response to the genocide in Gaza. He said the scale of devastation, blatant disregard for humanitarian norms and the failure of global institutions to effectively address the conflict demand more than expressions of sympathy. 'We must not allow selective outrage or strategic fatigue to dull our moral clarity. 'Indeed, the genocide in Gaza is a test of our collective conscience,' Anwar said. On the sidelines of the Dialogue, the Prime Minister received a courtesy call from US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting touched on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and maritime security.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Anwar Meets US Defence Secretary, Boeing Chief To Boost Security, Industry Ties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth during his brief working visit to Singapore. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting touched on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and maritime security. He also expressed appreciation for the United States' participation in the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25).
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar meets US Defence Secretary, Boeing Chief to boost security
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth during his brief working visit to Singapore. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting touched on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and maritime security. He also expressed appreciation for the United States' participation in the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25). During the same visit, the prime minister also received a courtesy call from Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson. 'We took the opportunity to discuss maritime security, asset modernisation and investment in education. We also explored collaboration with local industry players in training, strategic cooperation and the development of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem,' he said. Anwar said both meetings reflect Malaysia's growing relevance in the regional and global defence landscape. Earlier today, the Prime Minister arrived in Singapore to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), a prestigious regional security and defence summit for the Asia-Pacific region.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Anwar meets US Defence Secretary, Boeing Chief to boost security, industry ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from United States Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth during his brief working visit to Singapore. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting touched on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defence and maritime security. He also expressed appreciation for the United States' participation in the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25). During the same visit, the prime minister also received a courtesy call from Boeing Global President Brendan Nelson. 'We took the opportunity to discuss maritime security, asset modernisation and investment in education. We also explored collaboration with local industry players in training, strategic cooperation and the development of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem,' he said. Anwar said both meetings reflect Malaysia's growing relevance in the regional and global defence landscape. Earlier today, the Prime Minister arrived in Singapore to attend the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD), a prestigious regional security and defence summit for the Asia-Pacific region.
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Active participation by US in LIMA'25 reflects commitment to defence cooperation
THE active participation of the United States (US) in the recent Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) reflects Washington's continued commitment to defence cooperation and security diplomacy in the region. This was stated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when he received a courtesy call from the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command (US INDOPACOM) Admiral Samuel J. Paparo at his office in Putrajaya today. Also present were US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan and senior officials. In a Facebook post, Anwar said the meeting created an opportunity for the exchange of views on various regional issues and common interests, including efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral defence relationship. 'We agree that this close cooperation needs to be further strengthened,' he said. — BERNAMA
