![Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698314388_tbMyGPortal.jpg)
Malaysia’s median 5G speed ranked fastest in Southeast Asia, third globally
Malaysia's median 5G speed is at 485.25Mbps, ranked the fastest amongst Southeast Asian countries andthird globally.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8 pct real salary increase in 2022 - ECA Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8 pct real salary increase in 2022 - ECA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/41600405933_work.jpg)
Workers in Malaysia to see 2.8 pct real salary increase in 2022 - ECA
According to the latest Salary Trends Report, Southeast Asian countries are expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase next year.
Fri Nov 19 2021
![UK Foreign Secretary begins week-long visit to three Southeast Asian countries UK Foreign Secretary begins week-long visit to three Southeast Asian countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636288011_BritainsnewForeig.jpg)
UK Foreign Secretary begins week-long visit to three Southeast Asian countries
The UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss arrived in Malaysia on Sunday to begin her week-long visit to Southeast Asia to deepen economic and security links with fast-growing countries.
Sun Nov 07 2021
![Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister Controversy over AUKUS pact overhyped, says UK armed forces minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634809873_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Controversy over AUKUS pact "overhyped", says UK armed forces minister
The plan has divided Southeast Asian countries, with Indonesia and Malaysia warning that it could lead to an arms race among rival superpowers.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta leader from summit in unprecedented move ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta leader from summit in unprecedented move](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634232564_TBAseanFlag.jpg)
ASEAN excludes Myanmar junta leader from summit in unprecedented move
A non-political representative from Myanmar will be invited to an upcoming summit of leaders from Southeast Asian countries this month.
Sat Oct 16 2021
![ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493465556_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement
Southeast Asian countries have altered a statement to be issued at Saturday's ASEAN summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea.
Sat Apr 29 2017
![Malaysia PM warns uneven growth could fuel extremism, instability in SE Asia Malaysia PM warns uneven growth could fuel extremism, instability in SE Asia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493363052_DSNajibRazak.jpg)
Malaysia PM warns uneven growth could fuel extremism, instability in SE Asia
Southeast Asian countries needed to ensure their economic growth was inclusive, or risk marginalized populations turning to violent extremism or even overturning political systems.
Fri Apr 28 2017
![ASEAN retracts strong statement on South China Sea rows: Malaysia ASEAN retracts strong statement on South China Sea rows: Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/51465916966_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
ASEAN retracts strong statement on South China Sea rows: Malaysia
"Urgent amendments" would be made to the statement that expressed deep concern over recent events in the South China Sea.
Tue Jun 14 2016
![US works on mechanisms with Southeast Asian countries to end human trafficking US works on mechanisms with Southeast Asian countries to end human trafficking](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41448189869_Obama.jpg)
US works on mechanisms with Southeast Asian countries to end human trafficking
The Unites States is working closely with countries in Southeast Asia on mechanisms to end human trafficking in the region.
Sun Nov 22 2015
![Obama warns Asian territorial rows could 'spiral into confrontation' Obama warns Asian territorial rows could 'spiral into confrontation'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/71410529708_295x200.jpg)
Obama warns Asian territorial rows could 'spiral into confrontation'
China is locked in dispute with four Southeast Asian countries and Japan over several areas in the South China Sea.
Sat Nov 15 2014
Malaysia an attractive Asean hub for Indian pharmaceutical firms
Malaysia is fast emerging as a major manufacturing hub for Indian pharmaceutical companies, especially for exports to Southeast Asian countries.
Mon Jan 07 2013
!['Obama will pay more emphasis in SEA region' 'Obama will pay more emphasis in SEA region'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/71352285686_120x90.jpg)
'Obama will pay more emphasis in SEA region'
US Ambassador to Malaysia Paul W Jones said President Barack Obama's re-election will provide more room for active policy engagement with Southeast Asian countries.
Wed Nov 07 2012