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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Asean Higher Education Minister meeting kicks off June 19 in Langkawi
LANGKAWI: The Asean Higher Education Ministers' Roundtable: Envisioning the Next Decade and Beyond has officially begun. The meeting started at about 2.30pm on Thursday (June 19), attended by Asean Higher Education Minister and delegates. The meeting also saw the participation of higher education ministers from Asean member states and Timor Leste, as well as senior representatives from Myanmar and the Asean Secretariat. Among those present were Malaysia Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, Brunei Minister of Education Datin Seri Setia Dr Romaizah Mohd Salleh, and Indonesia Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Brian Yuliarto. One of the key outcomes of the meeting would be the Asean Leaders' Declaration on Higher Education: Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Prosperous Asean, which would serve as a foundational document or new blueprint to strengthen higher education in the region over the next decade. The roundtable is one of the main events under the Asean Ministers of Education and Higher Education Roundtables (#EduRoundtables2025) and Events, taking place on the resort island from Tuesday to Thursday. Malaysia, which holds the Asean Chairmanship for 2025 under the theme "Inclusivity and Sustainability,' hosted the 46th Asean Summit and Related Summits from May 23 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This marks Malaysia's fifth time as Asean Chair, having previously held the role in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Asean-SOME: Malaysia reaffirms firm commitment to regional energy cooperation
KUCHING: Malaysia reaffirmed its firm commitment to driving regional energy cooperation with a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, as it chaired the 43rd Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) held here today. Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli, stated that the theme for Malaysia's energy sector engagements, "Powering Asean: Bridging Boundaries, Building Prosperity," reflects the broader vision of Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship. "This theme is important to emphasise the need for energy and dynamism in driving the region's development to propel ASEAN forward. "It also reflects the ultimate goal of Asean integration, which is to improve the lives of its citizens by promoting economic growth, creating jobs and focusing on inclusivity and sustainability that will benefit all segments of society," he said in his opening remarks at the meeting. He also expressed confidence that today's discussions would deliver tangible progress aligned with Malaysia's Priority Economic Deliverables and Asean's 2025 priorities, particularly on key initiatives such as the Asean Power Grid Memorandum of Understanding and the Terms of Reference for the Subsea Power Cable Development Framework. "These collaborative efforts will certainly lay the groundwork for the 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM), which will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur," he added. The 43rd Asean-SOME and its associated meetings began today and will run until June 18, drawing around 250 delegates, including senior energy officials and representatives from the Asean Secretariat and the Asean Centre for Energy. All 10 Asean member states, namely Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, are participating, with Timor-Leste attending as an observer. They are joined by dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, Russia and the United States, along with representatives from the International Renewable Energy Agency, International Energy Agency, Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia, Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Asean energy meeting to focus on regional power grid, subsea cable framework
The 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy, which is being held in Kuching, aims to align regional energy strategies and strengthen cooperation on shared priorities. KUCHING : The 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy began today with two key priorities: renewing the Asean Power Grid (APG) memorandum of understanding and establishing a framework for subsea power cable projects. Energy transition and water transformation ministry (Petra) secretary-general Mad Zaidi Karli said the updated APG MoU was crucial for improving electricity connectivity across Asean and strengthening regional energy security. The meeting will also review draft guidelines for subsea cable initiatives, such as linking Sarawak's hydropower to high-demand areas in Southeast Asia. This year's theme, 'Powering Asean: Bridging Boundaries, Building Prosperity', reflects the goal of fostering stronger regional cooperation through energy integration. About 250 participants, including senior energy officials and representatives from the Asean Secretariat and Asean Centre for Energy, are attending the three-day meeting. The discussions will help set the stage for the 43rd Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in Kuala Lumpur this September. Negotiations on the revised APG MoU are expected to conclude with its signing at AMEM. Plans for a new regional subsea cable network – agreed to by Asean leaders last year – are also on the agenda. This follows the decommissioning of a previous system linking Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines, which was completed in 1983. Hosted by Petra as part of Malaysia's Asean chairmanship, the meeting includes all 10 Asean member states, with Timor-Leste as an observer. Dialogue partners such as China, Japan, South Korea, the US, and Russia, along with global energy agencies, are also participating. The agenda includes reviewing the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), preparing decisions for the upcoming ministerial meeting, and advancing discussions on: The Asean Power Grid Regional energy security Renewable energy financing Energy transition funding Grid integration Finalising the APAEC policy document Endorsing the Asean Petroleum Security Agreement The meeting also aims to align regional energy strategies and strengthen cooperation on shared priorities.
The Star
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia chairs 50th Asean Audit Committee meeting in Jakarta
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is chairing the 50th Asean Audit Committee (AAC) Meeting on Friday (June 13) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting, which brings together representatives from the 10 Asean member states, is chaired by Auditor-General Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi ( pic ) in her capacity as Chair of the Asean Audit Committee. The National Audit Department (NADM) in a statement Friday said the Asean Secretariat's audited financial statements, operational assessments, risk management systems and internal controls are reviewed in the AAC meeting, followed up on and evaluated for potential improvement. "Additionally, the meeting reviews the Annual Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Report related to the operations of the Asean Secretariat, ensuring continuous improvements are made to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls and operational efficiency. "As Chair of the meeting, Malaysia is fully committed to playing an active and leading role in upholding the principles of transparency, accountability and integrity. These efforts aim to strengthen stakeholder's trust and bolster Asean's resilience, in alignment with the theme of Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship 2025, 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'," the statement added. With the collaborative support of all Asean Member States, this meeting is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing the governance of financial management within the Asean Secretariat. The outcome of AAC Meeting will be presented to the Committee of Permanent Representatives to Asean (CPR). - Bernama
Malay Mail
12-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Tengku Zafrul: Asean can crack top four spot in global economy by 2030
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Asean can become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030 if the region maintains a steady gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 4.0-5.0 per cent, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. He noted that Asean's GDP growth projection for 2025 currently stands at 4.7 per cent, as shared by the Asean Secretariat. 'But things are very dynamic. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also just reduced their forecast of global growth. 'It really depends on the global economic situation,' he said during the press conference after the launch of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 here today. Earlier in his speech, Tengku Zafrul said the five-year AEC Strategic Plan will keep Asean's policies current and updated, so Asean can be more responsive to evolving business needs and emerging challenges. 'As the first instalment of this long-term vision, the plan serves as a comprehensive roadmap that outlines a clear and actionable path forward. 'This has been carefully developed to implement the economic aspects of the Asean Community Vision 2045, harnessing Asean's vast opportunities and potential,' he said. Tengku Zafrul said the AEC Strategic Plan will play a key role in enabling Asean to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's fourth-largest economy by 2030. He added that the plan emphasises the establishment of a robust digital economic framework, aimed at doubling Asean's digital economy to reach US$2 trillion by 2030. The plan clearly demonstrates Asean's readiness to embrace transformation, enhance connectivity, and promote innovation, all anchored on the core principles of sustainability and inclusivity, he said. 'This preparedness surely strengthens Asean's global positioning and attractiveness. 'We are confident that Asean's efforts on, among others, manufacturing productivity, resource efficiency, green financing and investments, as well as energy security and sustainability, will ensure that this region has the resilience to face future challenges and embrace golden opportunities,' he added. — Bernama
