Myanmar, South China Sea and ASEAN

Malaysia Takes on ASEAN Mantle but Tempers Expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea disputes
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ASEAN's Turbulent Challenges: Myanmar's Crisis and the South China Sea
Malaysia Names Ex-Diplomat Othman Hashim ASEAN Special Envoy on Myanmar Crisis
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia's has appointed diplomat Othman Hashim as the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN's special envoy on the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Sunday.
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Asean appoints Othman Hashim as special envoy to Myanmar
The former diplomat served the foreign ministry for more than three decades, holding various posts in the ministry as well as diplomatic missions abroad.
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Tok Mat: Malaysia names former diplomat Othman Hashim as Asean Chair’s special envoy on Myanmar
Former Malaysian Foreign Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Othman Hashim is the Special Envoy of the Asean Chair on Myanmar. Malaysian Foreign Minister
Singapore’s Vivian Balakrishnan in Malaysia from Jan 18 to 19 for Asean foreign ministers’ retreat
LANGKAWI: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will be in Langkawi, Malaysia, from Jan 18 to 19, to attend the Asean foreign ministers’ retreat.
Ex-Suhakam chairman Othman Hashim appointed Special Envoy to Myanmar
LANGKAWI: Former Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) chairman Tan Sri Othman Hashim has been appointed as the Special Envoy of the Asean Chair on Myanmar.
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Malaysia hosts key ASEAN meeting ahead of Trump's return
LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Foreign ministers from ASEAN member countries convene Sunday to discuss this year's priorities for the Southeast Asian bloc, including the Myanmar and South China Sea issues, as the impending return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency adds to global uncertainties.
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M'sia vows to support Myanmar's peace plan as Asean chair
As Asean chair, Malaysia is committed to supporting Myanmar in charting a pathway towards a lasting solution to the political and humanitarian crisis sparked by the February 2021 military coup. Foreign Ministry secretary-general Amran Mohamed Zin affirmed Malaysia's prioritisation of the Myanmar peace process.
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Malaysia expels two boats ferrying about 300 Rohingya from Myanmar
A day after police detained some 200 other Rohingya refugees in a separate incident, authorities claimed they provided food and assistance to the two boats’ occupants before sending them out of Malays
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Thailand open to revising Asean’s approach on Myanmar peace
Foreign ministry spokesman Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand remains flexible in its approach to the Myanmar peace process.
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Malaysia to beef up maritime borders after turning away 300 Rohingya
Malaysia will beef up its maritime borders after turning away nearly 300 Rohingya refugees, local media reported on Sunday.
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Malaysia turns back boats carrying 300 Myanmar migrants
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- Malaysia's coast guard escorted away from its waters two boats carrying almost 300 undocumented Myanmar migrants found in a state of exhaustion for lack of food and water ...