Malaysia’s Quiet Superpower: Leadership When It Matters Most
by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ · Kuala Lumpur 2025 · Coaching4Champions At the 47 th ASEAN Summit (Oct 26–28, 2025), Malaysia showed the world how to lead with balance — neutral, principled, and focused on peace and prosperity. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} From Host to Steadying Force Kuala Lumpur did more than stage a summit. Under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s chairmanship, Malaysia turned a tense geopolitical moment into disciplined, human-centred diplomacy — convening rivals, lowering temperatures, and anchoring ASEAN unity. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} “Diplomacy is practical work in an imperfect world.” In KL, that meant engaging every side without being anyone’s side. Facts that Mattered 1) Timor-Leste joins ASEAN (11th member) Formal accession on 26 Oct 2025 during the Kuala Lumpur summit — a milestone for inclusivity and regional growth. :contentReference[o...