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Malaysia as the Chair of ASEAN next year, which will officially commence on 1 January 2025. The ceremony was attended by the Leaders and representatives of ASEAN Member States, as well as Timor Leste as Observer country.

Malaysia’s Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunity From Thaksin Ties.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/...aksin-ties

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra’s expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship next year. The two met Thursday & discussed critical regional priorities including fostering peace in southern Thailand and addressing the Myanmar crisis.