Malaysia and South Africa: A South–South partnership ready to be rebuilt

AS we enter the final stretch of the 2025 Asean Chairmanship, Malaysia is well-positioned to build on the momentum and milestones over the past nine months and finish strong – by deepening Asean’s ties with the Global South, starting with South Africa.

In a world increasingly impacted by fragmentation and protectionism, principled partnerships matter more than ever. From our vocal opposition to apartheid to our unwavering solidarity with Palestine, Malaysia and South Africa have consistently aligned on global justice.