With much of the world focusing on other geopolitical issues, the Rohingyas hope that their plight will not be forgotten.

DAVOS: As the chairman of Asean this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.

Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN offers hope for mitigating the longstanding crisis in Myanmar, UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, said. In her address, during an ASEAN Plenary entitled “Even Stronger Together” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 on Wednesday,

In a world increasingly defined by great power rivalries, Malaysia’s position as a middle power within ASEAN has never been more critical.

A speech by the U.N. chief, economic growth potential in places like China and Russia, the challenges of artificial intelligence and leaders from Spain to Malaysia are set to headline the agenda at the World Economic Forum’s annual event in Davos.

Borneo's incredible rainforests continue to face mounting threats to its unique biodiversity and ecosystems. To tackle these threats and challenges head-on, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei have joined forces to create the multidisciplinary initiative Science Panel for Borneo,

BANGKOK : United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture, ill-treatment and “irreparable harm” if returned.

This intervention aims to ensure the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change remains fully funded after the US withdraws.

Diplomatic sources say the bloc is facing calls to suspend its wide-ranging minerals agreement with Rwanda amid fears it is inflaming the escalating conflict in eastern DRC. View on euronews

The United Nations human rights chief on Thursday appealed for $500 million in extra-budgetary resources for 2025 to support the monitoring and investigation of human rights abuses around the world from Syria to Sudan.

Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has launched an appeal to raise USD 500 million for 2025 to address global human rights needs.

Malaysia has a big mission as Asean chair to unite all member states and speak with one voice, especially for sustainable development in the region, says acclaimed economist Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs.