Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's visit to Malaysia and Indonesia aimed to bolster Japan's influence in Southeast Asia. The focus was on enhancing economic, defense, and renewable energy cooperation. In Malaysia, Ishiba and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to advance carbon capture and green hydrogen projects through collaborations with oil companies and discussions on carbon-neutral LNG. They emphasized the importance of accelerating these initiatives and proposed further meetings to deepen cooperation. Japan reaffirmed its commitment to the 'Asia Zero Emissions Community' (AZEC) to drive green transformation efforts in Malaysia and ASEAN, focusing on green ammonia, carbon capture, and hydrogen technologies. This collaboration aims to ensure energy security and achieve decarbonization. In Indonesia, Ishiba expressed support for President Prabowo's energy self-sufficiency policy and pledged assistance in green energy projects, including the development of the Muara Laboh geothermal plant, green ammonia, and hydrogen. The visit highlighted Japan's efforts to solidify relations with Southeast Asia amid global uncertainties, such as geopolitical shifts and the demand for clean energy in the region. Ishiba's trip underscored Japan's commitment to leading the energy transition in ASEAN and reinforcing ties with key energy suppliers in the region.