Anwar’s Trump flattery: A farce of moral amnesia
Anwar Ibrahim glorified a man whose policies empowered Israel’s military machine and silenced the suffering of an entire people.
'Normalisation' fears in Asean as Indonesia welcomes Israeli athletes, Anwar defends Trump visit
Both countries are keenly eyed by Israel as it is abandoned by traditional allies in the West.
Students take anti-Trump protest to Anwar's doorstep in Putrajaya
It comes as government leaders take pains to justify the invitation to the US president amid growing public anger.
Hamzah tells Anwar to cancel Trump visit, as Putrajaya switches to Asean card amid growing protest
A prominent lawyer meanwhile warns of a media campaign to depict the US president's visit as an Asean affair.
Thaksin, Anwar's Asean adviser, to serve one year in jail
The billionaire Thai politician had avoided serving his prison sentence for corruption.
Prominent Singapore diplomat rubbishes Anwar's proposal for Asean to collectively discuss tariff with US
Bilahari Kausikan says the prime minister can never resist the temptation to show off.
Expert rubbishes Putrajaya's plan to close schools during Asean summits
The government's solution to ease the movements of Asean leaders and delegates is seen as accommodating politicians to the detriment of students.
Raised eyebrows as Anwar turns to convicted Thai strongman Thaksin for advice on Asean
An analyst says the PM's choice of a foreigner to advise him indicates a lack of confidence in Malaysia's ability to lead Asean.
Is Malaysia spared impact of new China-funded mega waterway being dug through Cambodia?
The 180km Funan-Techo Canal gives China easy access to the Gulf of Thailand, where Malaysia has joint development projects with its Asean neighbours.
China warns Malaysia to immediately cease activities in oil-rich waters off Sarawak, says report
This comes just three months after Anwar Ibrahim hailed China as a 'true friend'.
All Malaysians must stand in solidarity with genocide victims
Malaysia as the Asean chair next year should take the lead in condemning not only the genocide in Gaza but also the one in Myanmar.
Asean kicks off first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of Asean will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
