PM: Asean leaders must guard group against major powers’ divisive acts

Asean must guard against divisive actions from major powers by constantly upholding the group's centrality to protect all that has been achieved from being undermined by their unbridled rivalry, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Speaking at the 43rd Asean Summit Plenary Session, he said the group, where its diversity proved to be the strength, must enhance its institutional capacities, streamline mechanisms and ensure timely implementation of its decisions...