MARCH 23 — Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, a crucial opportunity to influence regional policies on two pressing issues: the Rohingya crisis and the South China...
MARCH 23 — Malaysia assumes the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, a crucial opportunity to influence regional policies on two pressing issues: the Rohingya crisis and the South China Sea dispute.
To make a real impact, Malaysia should first enhance Asean’s Humanitarian Mechanism. This could be done by strengthening the Asean Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance to deliver aid more effectively. Secondly, efforts should be made to increase diplomatic pressure on Myanmar via dialogue partners such as the US, China, and the EU to push for a stronger response.
During its 2015 chairmanship, Malaysia played a key role in reviving discussions on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. However, progress on the agreement has since stalled due to ongoing disputes and China’s increasing military expansion in the region. As Malaysia prepares to take on the Asean Chairmanship in 2025, it must push for decisive action to ensure regional stability and safeguard its national interests.
At the same time, Malaysia must engage with global stakeholders to maintain a balanced foreign policy. While preserving its economic ties with China, it should also strengthen security relationships with the US, Japan, and Australia. These partnerships could provide Malaysia and Asean with greater leverage in negotiations and ensure that the region remains free from external domination.
Similarly, the Johor Sultanate navigated diplomatic challenges by engaging with both the Portuguese and the Dutch, securing alliances that influenced regional politics. Johor played European powers against each other to maintain its autonomy, demonstrating strategic diplomatic acumen. By carefully balancing relations with regional and global actors, Johor ensured its survival despite external pressures.
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