KUALA LUMPUR: Asean Foreign Ministers have commended Malaysia’s proactive leadership in reviving efforts to implement the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) and facilitating constructive dialogue to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo said both the informal and extended informal consultations on the implementation of the 5PC, held Saturday (May 24) ahead...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has hosted a welcoming dinner for his counterparts from all Asean member states, Timor Leste, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and China. The dinner, also attended by Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn and GCC secretary-general Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, was held at Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers. Also...
KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and happiness on his state visit to Malaysia last month, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He also described the visit as a great success, the Foreign Minister said. According to Mohamad, the feedback was conveyed to him recently by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Congratulations to everyone," he said when...
SEPANG: A proposal for work-from-home (WFH) and home-based teaching and learning arrangements during the Asean Summits will be brought to the Cabinet, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic, below). The Foreign Minister said the proposal arose following difficulties and constraints faced by the public, particularly those who reside and work in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, due...
TAPAH: China is poised to share its rare earth processing technology with Malaysia, a move that could substantially enhance the commodity's value in the global market. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stated that rare earth processing not only boosts national revenue but also benefits state governments, as mineral resources fall under their respective jurisdictions. "President Xi...
NAY PYI TAW (Myanmar): The Special Search and Rescue Team of Malaysia (SMART) to assist earthquake victims in Myanmar will end its operations and return home on Monday. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said that apart from the search and rescue (SAR) operation by SMART having ended, it needs to be stopped because no more survivors...
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Wisma Putra for their diplomatic prowess, noting the significant presence of foreign ambassadors at events hosted by the ministry. Speaking at the ministry's buka puasa event, the Prime Minister said this underscored Wisma Putra's credibility and influence internationally. "I was joking with Tok Mat (Foreign...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will use its position as the Asean chair to continue to advocate for the rights of the Palestinian people in their enduring struggle for peace, justice, and freedom, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Malaysia will continue its efforts to garner international support from the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth. ALSO...
VIENTIANE: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz have arrived in Vientiane to attend the 44th and 45th Asean Summits and Related Summits. Both ministers arrived on Sunday (Oct 6) at Wattay International Airport at 7.45 pm local time (8.45 pm Malaysian time). The summits will...
KUALA LUMPUR: Toxic politics is at an unprecedented scale and has caused the loss of values among Malays, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. "The Malay political landscape has changed tremendously in recent years. "We are now witnessing the emergence of toxic politics on an unprecedented scale. "It manifests itself in all forms of lies, hate and insults," the...
