A Frustrated Asean Meets in Kuala Lumpur

Member nations must patch disagreements to remain relevant on a shifting geopolitical chessboard

By: B A Hamzah

Malaysia is hosting the six-day 47th Asean summit in Kuala Lumpur, a city of 9 million that has dolled itself up for the affair, with major throughfares closed including those to the city’s two airports, causing massive traffic jams and irate motorists. Schools are closed with students going back to Covid-19 era remote learning. The 130-ye…