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Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today joined other Foreign Ministers in a historic and momentous occasion, where the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste deposited its Instrument of Accession to the ASEAN Charter, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, signifying its formal admission to ASEAN, underscoring its commitment to ASEAN’s principles and values. Through depositing the Instrument of Accession to the ASEAN Charter, Timor-Leste showcased its readiness to integrate into ASEAN and abide by its processes as a rules-based organisation.   The ASEAN Charter, adopted in 2007 and in force since 2008, serves as the constitution of ASEAN. It provides the organisation with legal personality, establishes ASEAN as a rules-based and people-centred Community, and lays out the principles, purposes, and institutional framework that guide ASEAN’s work. By acceding to the ASEAN Charter, Timor-Leste affirmed its commitment to these shared values and the collective vision of an inclusive, united, and resilient ASEAN Community.

𝗞𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹, 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘆𝗲 | 𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 – 𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Defence Executive Talk: Upholding Malaysia’s Maritime Sovereignty through Regional Diplomacy

Synergizing Security and Economic Development: Malaysia's Strategic Role in the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT)

I had a great privilege speaking at the Petronas Security Summit 2025. Security of critical infrastructure such as ports, harbour, undersea cables, offshore oil, and gas facilities are paramount important in the complex geopolitical developments. Maritime governance is needed.

We were pleased to support a roundtable between 🇦🇺, 🇲🇾 & 🇵🇭 experts on enhancing regional maritime cooperation. Many thanks to @mima_malaysia & @FACTSAsiaOrg for delivering the event and to Prof. Stuart Kaye, Director of @UOW's ANCORS for the engaging presentation.

As maritime nations, 🇦🇺🇲🇾 have shared interests in regional maritime stability, which underpins our prosperity. We had productive discussions with Datin Paduka Dr Adina Kamarudin @MalaysiaMFA & Malaysian thought leaders about avenues for increased bilateral maritime cooperation.

@CollinSLKoh Congratulations, Colin!

Some personal update to share: I'm very honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the National Security College, Australian National University in my new capacity as one of its expert associates, alongside my full-time work in RSIS. nsc.anu.edu.au/people/dr-coll…

@aristioo Deepest condolences!

Vale Professor Hasjim Djalal, We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Hasjim Djalal, Indonesia’s foremost law of the sea expert who died today on Sunday 16.40 Jakarta time. May his soul rest in peace. Innalilahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun 🙏🏻

Many thanks @MIMA_MALAYSIA for the great conference and insightful discussions! @GordianKnotRay @MPILheidelberg @Sumathy44024911

Great to be in KL this week on behalf of @BlueSecProgram at the fantastic @MIMA_MALAYSIA conference - looking forward to a robust discussion on the South China Sea and other issues in maritime security. @DefenceUwa @AusHCMalaysia

It's been a fantastic few days in KL on behalf of @BlueSecProgram & @DefenceUwa at the @MIMA_MALAYSIA conference on the South China Sea. Some robust discussion between the delegates - just wrapped up I'm now officially on holidays.

@EUinMalaysia Deputy Head of Mission Timo Goosmann highlighted the EU's maritime security strategy as a toolkit for partnerships in a changing geopolitical landscape during the opening of the @MIMA_MALAYSIA's South China Sea Conference 2024. 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾

Session 2 discussed the perspectives of each claimant state vis-a-vis the rule of law in the SCS, featuring Ret. Justice Carpio, Ret. PLAN Capt. Liu, @Sumathy44024911 (@MIMA_MALAYSIA), & @HaiDang2013 (DAV), chaired by Fretti Ganchoon (@dojphofficial ).

@Sumathy44024911 from @MIMA_MALAYSIA shares her thoughts on “Contemporary and Assessed Future Contours of Sino-Malaysian Resource-Geopolitics” to highlight importance of ‘neutral engagement’ and cooperation with #IndoPacific partners.@hcikl @MYHCNewDelhi #ResourceGeopolitics #SinoMalaysianRelations

We are thrilled to announce that MIMA will be organising the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐑𝐎𝐊 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia, on 14 August 2024 (Wednesday) at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

We are delighted to share with you the distinguished speakers' lineup for the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

Exciting discussion with Dr. Toshi Yoshihara from Centre for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSB). We learned a lot from his scholarship on Maritime & Strategic Development in Asia.

MIMA's Forum on Fishing Rights under UNCLOS. Keynote speech by Prof Stuart Kaye, University of Wollongong and excellent panellists - Dr. Vu Hai Dang, DAV, Prof Jacqueline Espenilla, UP and Ms. Lim Ai Gaik, DOE Malaysia. Prof Dr. Irwin Ooi served as the moderator.

MIMA will be organising a Forum on “𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒”, on 30 May 2024 (Thursday), 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m., at MIMA HLX Office. To register, please click the link below: forms.gle/5d6iH112KNrqtA…