It's Malaysia's turn to keep heads cool this week during a gathering of top diplomats from around the globe amid a slew of geopolitics and security issues.

A seasoned diplomat has been asked to come out of retirement to take up the post of Malaysian ambassador to the United States amid the upheaval of the Trump administration.

Malaysia successfully hosted the 46th Asean summit but more issues are waiting to be tackled ahead with the forthcoming foreign ministers July meeting and the second summit in October.

Could a permanent special envoy be the winning solution that the regional bloc needs for this complex conundrum?  

Advisers, consultants or special officers are aplenty in Putrajaya but are they proving their worth in aiding the government, especially in delivering the right message to the people?

Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi left an indelible mark as Foreign Minister and his legacy of kindness and care remains until today.

In these chaotic times, it's not a good idea for the government to issue opaque statements that do little to reassure the people.

This no gimmick, no filter 75-year-old 'kakcikyah' is showing the way in attention-grabbing content creation.

With global tension rising, it is an opportune time to introduce a new vision for this grouping of nations.

Do political appointees make good country representatives?

The first Asean meeting of the year is happening this weekend. Officials are enthusiastic, and so is the media, which is hoping to have enough access to keep the public informed on how Malaysia is doing as Asean Chair.

Malaysia is hosting the first major Asean event this year, the foreign ministers retreat in Langkawi in two weeks, and it will set the tone on how issues will be dealt with during its chairmanship.