{
  "id": 9233368,
  "title": "M’sia to make case for UN relevance, stronger multilateralism at general assembly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/msia-to-make-case-for-un-relevance-stronger-multilateralism-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/23/m-sia-to-make-case-for-un-relevance-stronger-multilateralism-at-general-assembly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Foreign Minister, Mohamad Hasan, will represent his country at the 81st United Nations General Assembly this week, continuing his third stint since December 2023. At a press conference ahead of his delegation's arrival on September 23, Nadzirah Osman, Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the UN, emphasized the importance of multilateralism and the UN's continued relevance and empowerment to address global challenges. She stressed that no country can tackle today's global issues alone and that the international community must move beyond rhetoric and commit to collective, concrete action. This year's assembly, themed \"Restoring trust, managing transformation, a United Nations that delivers for all,\" comes amid growing concerns about the effectiveness of multilateralism and the UN's capacity to respond to pressing global issues. During his visit, Malaysia is expected to address topics such as the Palestinian issue, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, UN and Security Council reform, development gaps, and sustainable development goals. The UN faces financial pressures and a leadership transition, with four women among seven candidates vying to replace outgoing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Nadzirah Osman highlighted the critical importance of the UN80 Initiative and the need to address the organization's financial difficulties as the new Secretary-General takes office. During his time in New York, Mohamad Hasan will hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from Nepal, Iran, Kuwait, Ghana, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Algeria, as well as with UN Secretary-General Guterres, the assembly president Khalilur Rahman, and Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey.",
  "summary": "Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan is also expected to raise Palestine, UN reform and development gaps in the national statement.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "M’sia to make case for UN relevance, stronger multilateralism at general assembly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/msia-to-make-case-for-un-relevance-stronger-multilateralism-at-9236477",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}