Malaysia to Prioritise Energy, Connectivity and Bloc's Independence as ASEAN Chair, says PM
The Star | 23 January 2025
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking during the ASEAN Plenary session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025
DAVOS: As the chairman of Asean this year, Malaysia aims to prioritise energy and connectivity with a focus on building trust and inclusivity among member countries as well as engaging constructively with major global powers while safeguarding the bloc’s independence.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Summit 2025, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the priority is on the energy sector, including the Asean Power Grid (APG) and alternative technology, which covers Indochina, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines as well as involving the undersea cable from Sarawak.
"The understanding of consensus is to focus on energy in a more pragmatic way to resolve not only our economic demands because of the huge interest that the sectors are in place but also because the requirements for water and electricity are now critical.
"We have to address that, and at the same time, deal with climate issues, notwithstanding what others think or feel; we in ASEAN feel that this is our priority. This is something which is critical for our future,” he said as a panellist at the WEF 2025 forum titled "Asean, Even Stronger Together”.
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