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Barnama
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
CPR Key To ASEAN Unity, Say Experts
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Committee for Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) plays a vital role in ensuring member states remain united and move in tandem towards regional integration despite their diverse political systems, national priorities and varying levels of development, said two academic experts. Prof Dr Mohd Azizuddin Mohd Sani, senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), said that since its establishment in 1967, ASEAN has expanded from just three to 10 member states united by shared interests. 'It is certainly not easy to unify all ASEAN countries given their differing national interests, fiscal economies, cultures and languages. 'However, the strength of this region lies in its vast market potential, with over 680 million people and an economic value reaching trillions of dollars,' he said during a special broadcast on Bernama TV last night in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit. He said the ASEAN Way, which emphasises non-interference and consensus-based decision-making, remains relevant despite frequent criticism. 'For example, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's efforts to address the Myanmar crisis do not equate to recognising the junta, but are aimed at seeking a solution to the humanitarian issue,' he said. He added that the CPR plays a critical role in bridging decisions made at the highest levels of ASEAN leadership with implementation at the domestic level in each member state.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Robust Malaysia–Thailand Ties To Boost ASEAN Agenda
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali, Nor Farah Aqilah Mohd Sham and Nurfardlina Izzati Moktar KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Driven by strategic cooperation, high-level engagement, and a shared vision for regional development, Malaysia and Thailand are forging a remarkable new chapter in their bilateral ties under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Thailand's Ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, said bilateral relations have progressed rapidly, particularly following recent high-level engagements between the two prime ministers. bootstrap slideshow She highlighted the growing cooperation between agencies of both countries, including efforts to strengthen cross-border security and combat cybercrime. 'This is a remarkable time for us. I can describe it as dynamism, high-level engagement, and a shared strategic vision,' she said in an interview on Bernama TV's The Nation's Diplomatic Dispatch on Tuesday. The ambassador said the positive momentum in Malaysia-Thailand relations is expected to continue and contribute directly to regional cooperation, especially during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship this year. 'Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship is very important, and we are strongly committed to working together under its clear leadership. 'We aim to build regional economic growth, enhance resilience, and promote sustainable development,' she said. Lada reaffirmed Thailand's full support for Malaysia's ASEAN 2025 chairmanship theme of inclusivity and sustainability - values that she said are closely aligned with Thailand's national priorities.
