Speaking to Bernama, Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn said Malaysia's chairmanship delivered commendable outcomes amid geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty. Malaysia hosted around 320 Asean meetings throughout 2025, underscoring the scale and breadth of its stewardship. The Political-Security Pillar was led by the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) and focused on regional peace, stability, and strategic dialogue. In 2025, Asean meetings were held in various locations nationwide, namely Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, and Kuching. The capital city of Kuala Lumpur as the hub hosted the 46th and 47th Asean Summits, cementing its role as the focal point of Malaysia's Asean chairmanship.

Source: The Star December 21, 2025 01:10 UTC