Malaysian Prosecutor Shyamala Alagendra Helped Timor-Leste Build Justice System Ahead of ASEAN Entry
Timor-Leste joined ASEAN on October 26, 2025, after building a credible justice system with help from Malaysian prosecutor Shyamala Alagendra, whose decades-long legal mentorship helped transform the nation from post-conflict chaos to a regional model of rule of law.
