The Prime Minister’s proposal to ask Asean to use Bahasa Malaysia as its second language may take a long time to realise – and some question its feasibility.

The situation in Myanmar continues to deteriorate as Asean struggles to get the ruling junta onboard to end the crackdown against its own people.

Malaysia and Indonesia are still in negotiations over an MOU to supply Indonesian domestic workers after more than a decade.

Whether the government opens Malaysia’s borders or not on March 1, the onus is on the Cabinet to carefully consider the situation before a final decision is made prioritising the economy or public health.

Is Asean in for a roller coaster ride under Cambodian chair this year?

Malaysia recently learned a hard lesson about choosing who will represent the country abroad. Welcome to Beyond Boundaries, a new fortnightly Sunday Star column that will examine Malaysia’s interactions with the wider world.