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Malaysia presses Asean for collective action on transboundary haze as El Niño peaks

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Malaysia is calling for collective action from all Asean member states to enhance preparedness...

Asian countries rehearse food incident response

Eleven Asian countries have rehearsed preparation for a cross-border food contamination event.All 11 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Jaka...

Singaporeans in Indonesia advised to e-register with MFA amid Anak Krakatau eruption

The Singapore Embassy in Jakarta said the situation remains “fluid”, with further disruptions to flight operations possible.

Check flight status regularly, Malaysian Embassy advises travellers as Anak Krakatau spews ash

JAKARTA, Sept 7 — Malaysian travellers flying from or transiting through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK...

Malaysians urged to register on Foreign Ministry’s E-Konsular as precaution, though not mandatory

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — Recent developments around the world, arising from natural disasters and geopolitical situa...

DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Some 1,211 hotspots were detected across the southern Asean region based on National Oceani...

Call for Submissions: 3rd Annual ANSEA Awards

Singapore’s Animation Nation has launched its latest awards call with submissions now open via FilmFreeway for animators from ASEAN member states.

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice 'serious concern' over Middle East hostilities

By Karen Lema and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 21 (Reuters) - The Middle East crisis cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers...

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

ASEAN ministers meeting, Indonesia rates decision, South Korea GDP

ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities

Southeast Asian ministers urge restraint in Middle East conflict US, China, India, EU, Japan among countries to join Manila meeting US’ Rubio, China’s Wang to join, bilateral meeti...

Foreign Ministry tracking 21,427 Malaysians in conflict-hit countries for possible evacuation

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The Foreign Ministry is constantly monitoring and updating the whereabouts of 21,...

Malaysians urged to stay vigilant as Mount Sinabung erupts, flights disrupted, thousands evacuated

JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Malaysians in or travelling to Karo Regency in North Sumatra have been advised to remain vigilan...

ASEAN’s top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

Southeast Asia's top diplomats meeting on Tuesday, July 21, face no shortage of challenges closer to home

ASEAN foreign ministers face test of unity at Manila meetings

DOE raises monitoring and enforcement to highest level after Serian haze emergency declared

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will raise air quality monitoring and preparedness to t...

Penang schools told to stay on alert as haze worsens 

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...

Chiba floods: Malaysians in Japan urged to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Malaysians in Japan are advised to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant as unpreced...

Serian API hits hazardous 518, emergency declaration possible

SERIAN, Sept 4 — Serian recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 518 as of 10 am today, placing it in the...

Bahrain activates alert, urges residents to move to safe location

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one day.

FG commends ASEAN countries for engaging Nigeria through diplomatic channels

Ambassador Enikanolaiye noted that while many partners, particularly within ASEAN, have upheld diplomatic decorum and proper channel of communication, some other Embassies in Abuja...

After southern Thailand blasts, Wisma Putra tells Malaysians to think twice before crossing border

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Malaysians planning to travel to or cross into southern Thailand have been urged to exercis...