PETALING JAYA: A strong and united Asean economy will be crucial in ensuring the region’s political stability even as global powers jostle for influence, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
“It’s key that we continue to ensure that Asean itself remains strong. That’s why we talk about Asean centrality,” he said, stressing that the bloc’s economic resilience directly supports its political neutrality and security.
