In this episode, we speak with Dato Dr. Ilango Karuppannan, former Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore, about Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 chairmanship. He shares his journey from diplomacy to podcasting with "Diplomatify" and offers insights into Malaysia’s crucial role in ASEAN. Don’t miss this engaging discussion!

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00:00 - Highlight

01:21 - Malaysia’s chairmanship of ASEAN

01:53 - Background of Dato Dr. Ilango

21:00 - “Diplomatify” podcast

21:50 - Purpose of starting the podcast

27:40 - Why should Malaysians care about ASEAN?

37:05 - Convenient talent migration

43:18 - Digital economic framework

47:25 - Difference between the “political track” and “economic track”

01:00:20 - Malaysia appoints Thailand's former premier Thaksin as adviser

01:17:50 - PMX forum policy strategy

01:24:00 - How a stronger ASEAN benefits livelihoods

01:27:00 - Ending