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US Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Defence Partnership With Malaysia

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening defence ties with Malaysia, according to Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin, following discussions with US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim at the 37th MILOPS conference.

By Aisyah Razak · 3 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

US Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to Open Seas and Free Trade in Asia-Pacific

The United States has reiterated its dedication to protecting freedom of navigation across global waterways, particularly in the South China Sea, where trillions in annual trade transit. Ambassador Kevin Kim stressed that threats to maritime access endanger the international rules-based order underpinning modern commerce.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

US Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Defence Partnership With Malaysia

US Reaffirms Strategic Commitment to Open Seas and Free Trade in Asia-Pacific

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