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Asean to be held virtually this year, physical meets only for leaders, says Fahmi

Published on 1 Apr 2026 4:59:08 PM

Physical Asean meetings this year will only include heads of government, said government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

According to Fahmi, the Cabinet was informed that the annual Asean meeting this year will be held virtually for other delegates.

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Physical Asean meetings this year will only include heads of government, said government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

According to Fahmi, the Cabinet was informed that the annual Asean meeting this year will be held virtually for other delegates.

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