Southeast Asian foreign ministers told Myanmar’s junta to prioritise a ceasefire in its civil war over fresh elections during a meeting in Malaysia

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

Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting as chair of the regional bloc ASEAN amid an intensifying civil war in Myanmar and confrontations in the South China Sea.

LANGKAWI, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN chair, Malaysia is expected to play a vital role in advancing key regional priorities, including strengthening economic cooperation, fostering regional stability, and promoting unity among member states.

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Malaysia has called on its fellow ASEAN members to demonstrate inclusivity, "trust and support" within the bloc and to prioritize its interests amid intensifying superpower competition.

Malaysia's has appointed diplomat Othman Hashim as the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN's special envoy on the crisis in army-ruled Myanmar, its foreign minister said on Sunday.

Preparations are now underway for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in the Malaysian island of Langkawi. Malaysia will host ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting from 18 until 19 January 2025. Camera: FAZRY ISMAIL.

LANGKAWI: Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will be in Langkawi, Malaysia, from Jan 18 to 19, to attend the Asean foreign ministers’ retreat.

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, left, waves to members of the media after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi Island, Malaysia, Sunday,

LANGKAWI: Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Langkawi from Jan 18 to Jan 19. Dr Balakrishnan is attending at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan,

Tanjung Rhu Beach is widely regarded as one of the most breathtaking beaches in Southeast Asia. It features white, powdery sand, crystal-clear water, limestone formations, and a lush mangrove forest. Tourists can enjoy activities such as boat rides and kayaking through the mangrove ecosystems.

This photo taken on Jan. 17, 2025 shows a sunset view at the Cenang beach in Langkawi, Malaysia. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)