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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that national unity is no longer an option but a key requirement to ensure continued development.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Thursday (June 19, 2025)
The nation's President Lee Jae-myung and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed to step up cooperation in their first in-person talks, in an early indication of the direction of future relations between the two countries after Lee took office.
KUCHING: Sarawak remains a model in preserving and strengthening unity and social harmony, says Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with World Day for Cultural Diversity, Malaysians have been urged to continue appreciating, preserving, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage that exists in the country's diverse society.
PHNOM PENH: (Bernama) The Asean Unity Drive 2025 continued its journey after a stop in Cambodia's capital this morning, following visits to Vietnam and Laos.
KUALA LUMPUR: Carrying out major reforms is a gradual process that requires consensus from within the unity government, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Asean Unity Drive 2025 (AUD2025), a regional expedition promoting collaboration and sustainable mobility, commenced its Northern Route from Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim describes the wise and just reign of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, as a lasting symbol of the greatness and unity of the country.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Fiscal) Datin Seri Paduka Zety Sufina Sani has underscored the importance of Asean's unity and the role of Customs administrations in safeguarding trade flows and supporting economic resilience especially in light of the recent developments concerning tariff measures introduced by the United States.
FROM PROF DATUK DR SIVAMURUGAN PANDIAN School of Social Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's call for unity is a powerful reminder that Malaysians are stronger and better when standing together as one people, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
PETALING JAYA: Despite Malaysia's progress in fostering unity and peace, racial discrimination and xenophobic sentiments persist, says the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam).
KUALA LUMPUR: The people are encouraged to embrace the spirit of Malaysia Madani, which emphasises love, harmony, and unity in celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri on Monday (March 31).
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah emphasised that carrying out entrusted responsibilities with diligence invites halal sustenance and blessings for individuals and the nation.
SIBU: Gawai is more than just a harvest festival — it is a profound expression of cultural identity, unity, and the enduring spirit of the Dayak people, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong will lead a delegation to attend a series of senior officials' meetings on East Asian cooperation from June 10 to 11 in Penang, Malaysia, aimed at building stronger consensus and enhancing cooperation.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians must reject all forms of provocation that could undermine the unity of the people and threaten the harmony of the nation, says Datuk T. Murugiah.
Under Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship, the 46th Asean Summit at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) convened regional leaders amid mounting geopolitical and economic headwinds.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, as Asean Chair for 2025, has called on member states to step up regional cooperation to drive a fair, secure and inclusive energy transition, in line with climate goals and the region's growing energy demand.
