Malaysian expert calls for ASEAN unity against terrorism
A Malaysian anti-terrorism expert has urged ASEAN to stand united in the fight against terrorism because terror groups have become a common threat to the region.
Bombing scene in Phuket (Source: EPA/VNA) Associate Professor Aruna Gopinath, desk officer on Southeast Asian Studies at the Centre for Defence and International Security Studies of the Pertahanan Malaysia National University, said ASEAN should confront Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines and the self-claimed Islamic State as a unified force.
A united stand is important especially against Abu Sayyaf, which has been recognised by the Islamic State as “a caliphate in the region”, she said.
According to her, ASEAN has to decide whether there is a need for a military offensive against Abu Sayyaf because it is going everywhere from Thailand to Singapore and its next move is unknown.-VNA
You should also see
Lang Son province seeks global status for local geopark
A dossier has been built by the People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Lang Son to seek the UNESCO recognition of Lang Son Geopark as a global one.
See more
World
Thailand's Maha Songkran World Water Festival welcomes over 784,000 festival-goers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) claims that the “Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024”, held at Sanam Luang and Ratchadamnoen Avenue from April 11-15 is a great success with more than 784,000 participants.
World
Indonesia enhances vigilance against money laundering
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on April 17 called on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) and related ministries to remain alert to new methods of money laundering, including those involving the cryptocurrency market.
World
Cambodia sees record number of tourists during traditional New Year holiday
Cambodia recorded almost 22 million domestic and international visitors travelling to different tourist destinations nationwide during the four-day traditional New Year holiday, from April 13 to 16.
World
Indonesia raises alert level to highest, warns of tsunami as volcano erupts
An airport in Madano city, the capital of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, has been ordered closed while hundreds of people evacuated and the alert level raised to the highest on April 18 due to large-scale volcanic eruptions of Mount Ruang.
World
ASEAN culture promoted in Mexico
Typical and diversified culture of ASEAN countries is being promoted at the ongoing ASEAN Week at the headquarters of Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies in Mexico city from April 15-19.
