And now, the end is here. It seems only yesterday we assumed our ASEAN Chairmanship 2025. Malaysia hosted over 20 meetings and events under my ministry, while leading pillar coordination and reporting of more than 140 programs across 15 sectoral bodies. As the 2025 ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Chair for the past year, we … Malaysia ASEAN Chairmanship 2025: Reflections and Achievements
The ASEAN Media Forum (AMF) was initially convened on 4 August 2017 in Manila, Philippines, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ASEAN. Since that inaugural meeting, the AMF has evolved into a well-established regional platform that fosters connections among journalists, media leaders, and policymakers. Its mission is clearly defi ned: to facilitate the exchange of … A Bridge for Dialogue: The ASEAN Media Forum
The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, participated in an interface session with regional media ahead of the opening of the 9th ASEAN Media Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 6 November 2025. During this interactive session, SG Dr. Kao shared insights on ASEAN’s major milestones and key deliverables achieved under Malaysia’s Chairmanship in … ASEAN’s Agenda for the Future: Transparency, Trust, and Navigating Global Uncertainty
In a historic occasion for the region, the Signing of the Declaration on the Admission of Timor-Leste into ASEAN took place at the Opening Ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, held on 26 October 2025. The Declaration was signed by ASEAN Leaders together with the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, marking the ASEAN … Forging a New Era: Timor-Leste Admitted into ASEAN
The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings marked the culmination of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2025. Under the theme, “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” Malaysia prioritised strengthening ASEAN Centrality, enhancing ASEAN intra-trade and investment, and embedding inclusivity and sustainability in regional Community- building efforts. The summit witnessed a historic milestone as ASEAN Leaders formally signed the accession instrument … The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings: 26-29 October 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About the Artist Hello! My name is Bobby Satya Ramadhan, but you can call me Bobby. I am a cartoonist and illustrator from Jakarta. I like to draw what I see in my everyday life, taking mundane things and turning them into something new. I am currently working on a comic book project that illustrates … Cover Story “Where to go next?”
In September 2024, Typhoon Yagi tore through Southeast Asia, leaving devastation in its wake—claiming lives, displacing communities, and destroying livelihoods. At the same time, over 10,000 kilometres away, in the south of Europe, Portugal was battling raging wildfires that scorched vast areas and triggered evacuations.
The increasing frequency, scale, and complexity of disasters in Southeast Asia underscore the need for strengthened regional cooperation in humanitarian action. The ASEAN region—one of the most disaster-prone in the world—faces a convergence of risks that demand coordinated and forward-looking responses to natural hazards, which have significant socio-economic impacts. Climate change is worsening vulnerabilities across … Strengthening ASEAN-UN Partnership in Disaster Management
Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, ASEAN is the most disaster-prone region in the world. In just mid-2025, ASEAN has faced close to 2,000 disasters, which have affected 45.6 million persons and displaced 2.1 million persons. Some 6,000 lives were lost, and damages amounted to 5.2 billion US dollars. Singapore, despite its size, contributes … Small State, Big Impact: Singapore’s Role in Strengthening ASEAN’s Disaster Management
The ASEAN Vision 2025 on Disaster Management seeks to position ASEAN as a global leader in disaster management. Towards this, ASEAN continues to build the professional capacities of its disaster management sector, showcase ASEAN’s expertise and achievements worldwide, and form strategic partnerships with global institutions for disaster management cooperation.