

On 5 March 2025, H.E. Sarah participated in the 75th IAI Task Force Meeting at the ASEAN Secretariat. As the final year of implementing the IAI Work Plan IV (2021-2025) begins, discussions reaffirmed ASEAN’s commitment to narrowing development gaps across CLMV and Timor-Leste, ensuring inclusive and sustainable regional integration. Malaysia welcomed the progress on IAI Work Plan V, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement, sustainable funding, and an effective implementation framework to maximize impact.