In 2025, Malaysia will take the helm of ASEAN and lead its human rights commission, during what is a pivotal time for the region. From addressing the ongoing Rohingya humanitarian crisis to strengthening institutional accountability, Malaysia faces high expectations. Will we rise to the occasion, or will ASEAN’s tradition of cautious diplomacy hold back progress? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with H.E. Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (2024-2026) and the incoming chair for 2025.
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