Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defence and economic ties with South-East Asia as China's threat grows in the region.

Dr Taizo Miyagi of Chuo University told The Straits Times that while the relationship that Japan has built with Asean since the end of World War II has been a “great asset for its diplomacy”, Japan’s presence in the region has inevitably weakened relative to China’s.

Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship 2025 theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability” aptly reflects the region’s collective commitment to shaping an equitable and resilient future, in line with current global trends and the aspirations of its people,

Tokyo aims to strengthen security and energy ties with Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, says Shigeru Ishiba - Anadolu Ajansı

Three Indonesian migrant workers were intercepted by immigration officers in Nunukan, North Kalimantan while attempting to enter Malaysia illegally. The individuals, aged between 22 and 42, from East Flores in East Nusa Tenggara,

Indonesia's top diplomat is heading off this weekend in his second solo outing to attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Langkawi, which kicks off Malaysia's 2025 chairmanship of the regional grouping.

BP Batam views the establishment of the new Special Economic Zone as a strategic opportunity to create new economic potential.

Authorities in Indonesia's holiday island Bali are monitoring passengers arriving from China and Malaysia due to concerns over an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Authorities gave the migrants food supplies and clean drinking water after the boats were discovered on Friday two nautical miles southwest off the coast of the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi, the agency said.

Indonesian government is discussing the repatriation of former Jemaah Islamiyah militant figure, Encep Nurjaman alias Hambali, from the United States.

Indian Navy's mission deployed indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai, has arrived at Indonesia's Jakarta, to participate in multi-national exercise La Perouse. Navies from India, France, Indonesia,