Malaysia foreign policy

With the U.S. stepping back from its support of Ukraine, Kuala Lumpur has a lot to gain from opposing Russia's assault on the country.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has been among the staunchest critics of Israel's attacks on Gaza.

In a world increasingly defined by great power rivalries, Malaysia’s position as a middle power within ASEAN has never been more critical. 

Thaksin Shinawatra, 75, is the first member of a “informal advisory group” that Malaysia intends to establish during its chairmanship of the Southeast Asian bloc.

Anwar Ibrahim and Yoon Suk-yeol say their governments aim to finalize a free trade agreement by next year.

Malaysia has become the ninth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam.

As it prepares to helm the bloc, can Malaysia reignite the flame of Southeast Asian regionalism?

The Malaysian leader's apparent embrace of Russia reflects a growing cynicism about the current U.S.-backed global order.

Since Anwar Ibrahim took office in 2022, “there has been a new momentum and energy in our partnership," Indian PM Narendra Modi said yesterday.

In addition to economic benefits, Putrajaya hopes that membership will give Malaysia, and the Global South, a greater voice in international affairs.

Malaysia's first prime minister fell short of realizing his domestic vision, the impacts of his diplomacy are still being felt today.

The Malaysian leader has increased his country's diplomatic focus on ASEAN and the Middle East, while balancing between the major powers.