SHAH ALAM: A large-scale operation was conducted around the business centre of Taman Sri Muda, Section 25, here on Saturday, targeting areas reportedly monopolised by foreign nationals.
PHNOM PENH : When over-worked Southeast Asian leaders arrive in Vientiane in Laos for the Asean Summit next week, they will be mindful of the global tensions that could upend the region’s growth prospects and stability.
In addition, emerging transnational online gambling that encourages human trafficking, proliferation of drugs and flow of black money are nagging South-East Asian governments. And, climate change inflicts further pain. "Aseanis going through a difficult time considering that the grouping is yet to find a practical and effective solution to the Myanmar conundrum. The South China dispute involving China is also getting complicated with the Philippines firmly standing up for its rights and others unable to do much.
When Vientiane hosts the 44th and 45th Asean Summits from October 6 to 11, the region’s security will remain the apex of the agenda, and leaders have to reach a consensus to maintain steadfast peace and stability in the prosperous region. Changing leadership in Thailand and Indonesia, both influential members of the trade bloc, could reset the future momentum of Asean.
"Laos is very close to China because of investments and therefore they are unlikely to touch on sensitive issues like Myanmar or the South China Sea.
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