As Malaysia takes the helm of Asean in 2025, the Myanmar crisis will become a defining challenge for Malaysia’s chairmanship.
The “five-point consensus” has seen little success since its inception in 2021. With the humanitarian situation worsening and political dialogue at a standstill, many are questioning whether Asean’s traditional approach has run its course.
Can Malaysia’s chairmanship deliver new solutions?
Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris speaks with emeritus professor Johan Saravanamuttu, an adjunct professor at the University of Malaya’s Asia Europe Institute.
Produced by: Astro Awani
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