![India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51685684249_TBMURALEEDHARAN.jpg)
India to work closely with Malaysia, ASEAN for more secure, stable Indo-Pacific region
India has the IPOI that relies on the ASEAN-led mechanisms and the Leaders-led East Asia Summit framework, V. Muraleedharan said.
Fri Jun 02 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Southeast Asia at risk to cross-straits war over Taiwan [COLUMNIST] Southeast Asia at risk to cross-straits war over Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660288215_CHINA.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Southeast Asia at risk to cross-straits war over Taiwan
China's invasion of Taiwan will send shockwaves throughout the Asia/Indo-Pacific region.
Fri Aug 12 2022
![Japan to take part in 'Garuda Shield' exercises in Indonesia for first time Japan to take part in 'Garuda Shield' exercises in Indonesia for first time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658895128_JokoWidodo.jpg)
Japan to take part in 'Garuda Shield' exercises in Indonesia for first time
Japan's involvement comes as Washington and its regional allies step up efforts to counter China's growing might in the Indo-Pacific region.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![Australia needs to approach Brunei on AUKUS - Hishammuddin Australia needs to approach Brunei on AUKUS - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632294656_Parlimen.jpg)
Australia needs to approach Brunei on AUKUS - Hishammuddin
Malaysia has expressed its concern that the security partnership could potentially spark a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Malaysia expresses concern over AUKUS deal Malaysia expresses concern over AUKUS deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/61603636859_TBPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Malaysia expresses concern over AUKUS deal
Malaysia is concerned that the security partnership involving AUKUS could potentially spark a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sat Sep 18 2021
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US VP arrives in Singapore
US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Singapore on Sunday at the start of a short tour to Southeast Asia.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![US Secretary of State Blinken speaks to Hishammuddin US Secretary of State Blinken speaks to Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61606131514_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
US Secretary of State Blinken speaks to Hishammuddin
Both leaders reflected on the shared interests between both nations and also discussed their desire to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Thu Apr 01 2021
![Australia to pledge $207 million for regional vaccine program Australia to pledge $207 million for regional vaccine program](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591256163_AustralianForeign.jpg)
Australia to pledge $207 million for regional vaccine program
Australia will pledge A$300 million ($207 million) to provide vaccines to children in the Indo-Pacific region at a Global Vaccine Summit.
Thu Jun 04 2020