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Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Calls For Overhaul Of Multilateralism Amid Global Disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan addressing the Welcoming Dinner of the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (38APR) at a hotel here today. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) – Malaysia has called for a 'drastic overhaul' of the current framework of multilateralism, urging countries in the Asia-Pacific to adapt to a world marked by persistent global disruptions, insecurity, and weakened international cooperation. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Southeast Asia must not be passive in the face of major power rivalries and should chart its own course by reinforcing ASEAN's collective strength and shared moral responsibility. 'We are not simply observers. We have a duty to each other and a role to play as citizens of this world. bootstrap slideshow 'This is the philosophy underpinning Malaysia's global outlook,' he said during his keynote address at the Welcoming Dinner of the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR), here, Tuesday. He stressed that ASEAN must reject narrow nationalism and strengthen its community-based principles to navigate a post-normal world marked by disruption and instability. 'Multilateralism is buckling under the pressures of isolationism around the world,' 'We must stop pinning the weight of our hopes on any one partner to carry us through instability, but instead nurture the kind of international cooperation that enables us to support each other,' he said. He highlighted the crisis in Myanmar as one of the most pressing challenges facing the regional bloc. Mohamad said the situation has not only brought immense suffering to the people of Myanmar but also jeopardised ASEAN's moral standing and regional stability.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia to evacuate citizens in Iran via Turkmenistan route
KUALA LUMPUR: The Foreign Ministry is working to evacuate Malaysians, including embassy staff, from Iran. The plan involves overland travel northeast of Tehran towards the Turkmenistan border. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the group would then proceed from the border to the city of Ashgabat. He said 19 people are slated for evacuation, including one Malaysian permanent resident, two Iranian couples, and one Singaporean. "Four Malaysian students have opted to remain in Iran and will not be part of the evacuation mission. Three are currently in Qom, while one is in Isfahan. "We will obtain an indemnity letter from each individual who declines to be evacuated," he said. Mohamad added that, as of yesterday, 20 Malaysians were registered with the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran. This includes nine Home-Based Staff (HBS) and their family members. Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, said the situation in Tehran remains tense due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, but said situations are still under control. He confirmed that all Malaysians in the country are safe and are taking necessary precautions. He said that, as of June 18, the total number of registered Malaysians stood at 20, including nine embassy officials and their family members. "Everyone is safe and continues to take necessary precautions. We remain in close contact with the embassy and are following instructions issued by the Iranian authorities. "Phone lines, internet access, and other communication channels are severely affected and unstable. "Apologies for not being able to answer calls at the moment," he added. Government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil yesterday had said Malaysians currently in Iran are expected to be evacuated by Friday. The communications minister added that necessary arrangements are being made in light of escalating tensions in the region.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Experts: Strengthening multilateralism key to global stability, growth
Mohamad stresses the need to strengthen regional resilience and shift away from relying on singular strategic partners. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Strengthening multilateralism will enable the world to move beyond current geopolitical tensions, paving the way for cooperation and sustained economic growth, experts told a forum organised by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia here. During the June 17-19 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR) held in Kuala Lumpur, the experts also noted that the real divide in the international community is not between the West and the Global South, but between countries that adhere to common values and norms in global affairs, and those that do not. They noted that small and medium-sized powers are increasingly relying on multipolar partnerships and alternative frameworks to navigate a more volatile world. Chief executive of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Suzannah Jessep observed that smaller countries are finding new ways to protect their interests by forging partnerships built on shared priorities and mutual trust. 'The world has become more unpredictable, more so for small and middle powers… Small and middle-sized powers have a clear stake in resisting the drift toward a world where 'might is right' and where we are left to contend with chaos rather than pursue cooperation,' she added. Rather than choosing sides, countries like Malaysia are deepening ties across different platforms as a hedge against rising uncertainty. Experts stressed that such flexibility is essential for long-term resilience. Prof Kuik Cheng-Chwee of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia highlighted that regional platforms such as Asean and emerging blocs like BRICS provide smaller nations with diversified relationships and reduce dependence on any single power bloc. 'Malaysia has been a strong proponent of the Asean mechanism while at the same time participating in groupings such as the BRICS. When geopolitical tensions arise, they create uncertainties and there are more reasons to have additional mechanisms. Hedging is about reducing risks,' he explained. Given today's global interdependence, local disruptions often have far-reaching consequences. Experts underscored the need to build resilience and strengthen regional cooperation through an adaptive and inclusive multilateral system. Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stressed the need to strengthen regional resilience and shift away from relying on singular strategic partners. 'We must keep multilateralism alive. But we also have to ensure that the way we do it changes… It is time for us to stop pinning the weight of our hopes on any one partner to carry us through instability, but instead, to nurture international cooperation that enables us to all support each other,' he said. For his part, Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing highlighted that coexisting peacefully is an intrinsically Asian value. 'In face of such adversity, we should be firm in pursuing the Asian vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and strive for common development based on extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits,' he said, adding 'We should do everything we can to ensure Asia's continued peace and stability.' global growth multilateralism stability
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia calls for overhaul of multilateralism amid global disruptions
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. – Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for a 'drastic overhaul' of the current framework of multilateralism, urging countries in the Asia-Pacific region to adapt to a world marked by persistent global disruptions, insecurity and weakened international cooperation. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said South-East Asia must not be passive in the face of major power rivalries and should chart its own course by reinforcing Asean's collective strength and shared moral responsibility. "We are not simply observers. We have a duty to each other and a role to play as citizens of this world. "This is the philosophy underpinning Malaysia's global outlook," he said during his keynote address at the Welcoming Dinner of the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR), here on Tuesday (June 17). He stressed that Asean must reject narrow nationalism and strengthen its community-based principles to navigate a post-normal world marked by disruption and instability. "Multilateralism is buckling under the pressures of isolationism around the world," "We must stop pinning the weight of our hopes on any one partner to carry us through instability but instead nurture the kind of international cooperation that enables us to support each other," he said. He highlighted the crisis in Myanmar as one of the most pressing challenges facing the regional bloc. Mohamad said the situation has not only brought immense suffering to the people of Myanmar but also jeopardised Asean's moral standing and regional stability. "The blowback that neighbouring countries have received, from this, is undeniable," he said, citing the rise in trans-national crimes, job scams, and a deepening refugee crisis as direct consequences of the unrest. He said Asean must take decisive steps to ensure a pragmatic resolution that includes sustained engagement with all stakeholders, improved coordination of humanitarian aid, and clear demonstrations of Asean's commitment to peace. Mohamad reiterated Malaysia's stance that the region must not merely serve as a geopolitical buffer. "It is a new Cold War and we must, as we always have, adapt and overcome. We must be the speakers, and not the spoken-for," he said. He warned that conflicts outside the Asia-Pacific are not distant events for the region, as they directly impact energy prices, food security, arms procurement, migration patterns, and investment flows. "These external conflicts challenge the frameworks that underpin peace and security in our region. This not only means a duty to engage in dialogue but a duty to voice out when injustice becomes the norm," he added. Meanwhile, Mohamad also reiterated Malaysia's stance on the situation in Gaza, condemning the ongoing assault and the global community's silence. "We will not see the end of this, for as long as members of the international community continue to excuse genocidal actions as self-defence," he said. He added that Malaysia had warned the situation could escalate into a regional war which has now become a reality following Israel's strikes on Iran. He also warned of the economic impact of the strike, including surging global oil prices. "Global oil prices have already surged, as stakeholders expect major supply disruptions," he added. The 38th APR, held from June 17 to 19, is a premier regional forum organised by Isis Malaysia. This year's theme, 'Recalibrating Asia's Frontier', brings together diplomats, scholars, and policymakers to address rising geopolitical tensions, shifting power dynamics, and the future of regional cooperation in an increasingly uncertain world. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia calls for overhaul of multilateralism amid global disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for a 'drastic overhaul' of the current framework of multilateralism, urging countries in the Asia-Pacific to adapt to a world marked by persistent global disruptions, insecurity, and weakened international cooperation. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Southeast Asia must not be passive in the face of major power rivalries and should chart its own course by reinforcing ASEAN's collective strength and shared moral responsibility. 'We are not simply observers. We have a duty to each other and a role to play as citizens of this world. 'This is the philosophy underpinning Malaysia's global outlook,' he said during his keynote address at the Welcoming Dinner of the 38th Asia-Pacific Roundtable (APR), here, Tuesday. He stressed that ASEAN must reject narrow nationalism and strengthen its community-based principles to navigate a post-normal world marked by disruption and instability. 'Multilateralism is buckling under the pressures of isolationism around the world,' 'We must stop pinning the weight of our hopes on any one partner to carry us through instability, but instead nurture the kind of international cooperation that enables us to support each other,' he said. He highlighted the crisis in Myanmar as one of the most pressing challenges facing the regional bloc. Mohamad said the situation has not only brought immense suffering to the people of Myanmar but also jeopardised ASEAN's moral standing and regional stability. 'The blowback that neighbouring countries have received, from this, is undeniable,' he said, citing the rise in transnational crimes, job scams, and a deepening refugee crisis as direct consequences of the unrest. He said ASEAN must take decisive steps to ensure a pragmatic resolution that includes sustained engagement with all stakeholders, improved coordination of humanitarian aid, and clear demonstrations of ASEAN's commitment to peace. Mohamad reiterated Malaysia's stance that the region must not merely serve as a geopolitical buffer. 'It is a new Cold War and we must, as we always have, adapt and overcome. We must be the speakers, and not the spoken-for,' he said. He warned that conflicts outside the Asia-Pacific are not distant events for the region, as they directly impact energy prices, food security, arms procurement, migration patterns, and investment flows. 'These external conflicts challenge the frameworks that underpin peace and security in our region. This not only means a duty to engage in dialogue, but a duty to voice out when injustice becomes the norm,' he added. Meanwhile, Mohamad also reiterated Malaysia's stance on the situation in Gaza, condemning the ongoing assault and the global community's silence. 'We will not see the end of this, for as long as members of the international community continue to excuse genocidal actions as self-defence,' he said. He added that Malaysia had warned the situation could escalate into a regional war which has now become a reality following Israel's strikes on Iran. He also warned of the economic impact of the strike, including surging global oil prices. 'Global oil prices have already surged, as stakeholders expect major supply disruptions,' he added. The 38th APR, held from June 17 to 19, is a premier regional forum organised by ISIS Malaysia. This year's theme, 'Recalibrating Asia's Frontier', brings together diplomats, scholars, and policymakers to address rising geopolitical tensions, shifting power dynamics, and the future of regional cooperation in an increasingly uncertain world.
