Timor-Leste is likely to join ASEAN as a full member at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur this October, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He stated that a special unit has been established at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta to expedite Timor-Leste's admission as a full member of ASEAN On February 6,

A significant number of Indonesian and Filipino youth are skeptical of democracy, but this should not be read as a condemnation of democratic principles and values.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has said Malaysia will not issue a travel advisory for citizens travelling to Thailand and Myanmar, despite concerns over job scam syndicates operating in both countries.

Timor-Leste is on track to become a full member of ASEAN by the regional grouping s second summit in October or November this year, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.