LEADERS’ ENGAGEMENT

Continuing synergy with the ASEAN Secretariat, FASA participated in an exhibition showcasing the contributions of ASEAN Entities and Centres of Excellence as part of 59th ASEAN Day’s commemoration held on 8 August 2026 at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta. The event took up the theme “Navigating Our Future, Together” and brought together ASEAN Member

FASA was represented at Brunei Darussalam Maritime Week (BDMW) 2026 through the Brunei Shipowners’ Association. Held from 6 to 9 August 2026, the event brought together government leaders, maritime industry experts, and international partners to discuss developments and opportunities in the maritime sector. Organised by the Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD) under

FASA participated in the 10th ASEAN Media Forum, held in Manila, the Philippines, from 29 to 30 July 2026. The FASA Chairman, Mr Haji Mohamed Safwan bin Othman, participated as a panellist in the session on ASEAN’s role in advancing rules-based maritime cooperation. The FASA Vice-Chairman and Secretary General also attended the Forum, representing FASA

The Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) successfully held its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 26 May 2026 in the Cook Islands. The meeting brought together representatives from ASA member associations across Asia.

FASA Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Safwan bin Othman and Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration between ASEAN and the shipping sector to support regional connectivity, enhance supply chain resilience, and promote safe and sustainable maritime transport operations.

The Chairman of FASA delivered the closing remarks, underscoring the importance of regional unity, collaboration, and continued cooperation in advancing ASEAN’s maritime sector.

The 50th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group (MTWG) Meeting was held on 7-8April 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

FASA EXCO paid a courtesy visit to Datuk Ewon Benedick, Deputy Chief Minister III of Sabah and Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen ties, exchange views, and discuss matters of mutual interest in support of entrepreneurship, cooperative development, and economic growth.

This MoU is established in recognition of the highly productive and insightful outcomes of the inaugural FASA Roadshow to Shanghai held on 27-31 October 2025. Read more..