On April 7, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs (MFA), stated that Singapore would not negotiate with Iran concerning the shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Category: Malaysia
Malaysia PM urges critics to recognise diplomatic efforts on Iran and Gaza
The government’s diplomatic efforts, saying Malaysia’s firm stance on conflicts involving Iran and Gaza has strengthened the country’s international standing and facilitated access for Malaysian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysia announces WFH scheme to ease fuel consumption
Malaysia will introduce work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for government institutions from April 15 as part of efforts to conserve fuel and safeguard national energy supplies, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on April 3.
Indonesia strengthens trade ties with Singapore and Malaysia
On March 15, Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti held bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong of Singapore and Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin of Malaysia to strengthen regional trade and investment cooperation.
Grab Malaysia introduces women-only ride option
On March 14, Grab has unveiled two new initiatives in Malaysia aimed at improving safety and expanding economic opportunities for women, marking the observance of International Women’s Day 2026.
ASEAN raises alarm over energy concern due to Middle East conflict
ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.
Malaysian Parliament votes down Prime Minister tenure limit bill
Malaysia’s Parliament just voted down a constitutional amendment bill tabled on March 3 aiming to limit the Prime Minister (PM)’s term in office.
Malaysia parliament rejects two-term limit for prime minister
Malaysia’s lower house of parliament on February 2 narrowly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have limited the Prime Minister (PM) tenure to two terms, after the bill fell two votes short of the required two-thirds majority.
Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Malaysia unanimously condemns US-Israeli strikes against Iran
Following the attacks and retaliations between US-Israel and Iran starting on February 28, Southeast Asian countries are divided in their reaction.