The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has urged ASEAN and Russia to deepen cooperation in emerging technology sectors including artificial intelligence and data centres, arguing the regional bloc and Moscow have yet to fully realize their partnership potential.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties at a summit in Kazan, adopting strategic frameworks through 2030. The bloc emphasizes dialogue and international law amid geopolitical turbulence.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for deeper ASEAN-Russia collaboration across multiple strategic sectors, signalling Malaysia's commitment to broadening Southeast Asian partnerships beyond traditional Western alignments.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit celebrating 35 years of regional partnership. He will meet President Putin and attend business forums before visiting Turkmenistan.