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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Brunei to attend the 27th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders' Consultation, where regional air pollution and the ongoing haze crisis are expected to feature prominently in discussions with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Sarawak is advocating for transboundary haze to be tackled through ASEAN's ministerial steering committee, while the state explores cloud seeding as an interim measure against prolonged dry conditions.
Malaysia has formally joined the Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit, positioning itself as a regional leader in digital food safety governance. The move addresses an 85% surge in food imports over a decade to RM78.9 billion.
Myanmar's military-backed government has declared that the position of Asean Chair's Special Envoy may no longer be necessary, claiming legitimacy from recent multiparty elections. The statement reflects growing friction within Asean over Myanmar's judicial processes and human rights concerns.
Southeast Asian governments tackle interconnected crises spanning underfunded schools, cross-border narcotics trafficking, wildlife smuggling, and export fraud while digital adoption accelerates unevenly across the region.