Ahead of the 46th Asean Summit, set to take place in just a few days, many Malaysians are hopeful that key issues, such as climate change, the digitalisation gap, and food security, will be prioritised.

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) corporate strategy and relations centre officer, Noor Eszereen Juferi, 44, said this is in line with Asean’s commitment to building a more inclusive and sustainable region.

“Climate change and the digital divide...