Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry said it is maintaining close communication with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of two oil tankers operated by state-owned oil company Pertamina that are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions involving Iran, the US and Israel.
Category: Politics
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.
Philippines confronts alleged Chinese intelligence activity
The Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) revealed a clandestine Chinese intelligence operations on its territory on March 4.
Myanmar junta pardons over ten thousand political prisoners
Demonstrators in Yangon hold portraits of Aung San Suu Kyi while protesting against Myanmar’s military coup, demanding democracy and the release of detained civilian leaders. […]
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.
Thailand Opted for Stability, Not Reform. What Follows?
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Laos holds symbolic elections in pivotal political and economic year
On February 22, Laos held general elections for its 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Councils, with 60% of its population—equal to 4,764,384 voters—eligible to vote.
Malaysia reiterates travel advisory on Iran
Wisma Putra is continuing to monitor the situation in Iran and the welfare of Malaysian citizens there amid ongoing developments on the ground. (BERNAMA) Malaysia’s […]
Cambodia reaffirms diplomatic commitment in US and EU meetings
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has returned to Cambodia on February 27, following a near two-week diplomatic tour to the US and Europe, centred on border tensions and regional security.