Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.

LANGKAWI, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Foreign Ministers welcomed the progress made in the negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea and emphasised the importance of sustaining momentum to expedite the process.

Retreat under Malaysia’s chairmanship concluded here today with an advice to Myanmar, a progress evaluation of the Code of Conduct on the South China Sea, and a resolve to strengthen ASEAN unity and resilience.

While committed to regional issues, Malaysia is tempering expectations for immediate solutions, acknowledging the complexity of both crises.

Retreat under Malaysia’s chairmanship concluded here today with an advice to Myanmar, a progress evaluation of the

Southeast Asian foreign ministers convened in Malaysia to address Myanmar's civil war and South China Sea tensions. Despite internal challenges, ASEAN fosters unity and economic integration amid global uncertainties.

LANGKAWI: Asean’s 10 member states will join forces with China to combat transnational crime, including online scam syndicates that have victimised thousands in the region, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Officials said it aims to chart the bloc’s direction for the year as it tries to resolve Myanmar’s deadly four-year crisis and tensions over China ... Sea. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad ...

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A cold front will brush the south of the state during Friday, before a high builds along the coast across the weekend. The next front will brush the south and link with the inland on Monday, before pushing into the northeast on Tuesday. Partly cloudy.

A new industry and government consortium has joined the federal scene. This one is devoted to maritime security in Southeast Asia, or MARSEC.