“Looking back, we have achieved quite a substantial success. We have to continue to dream big. We want to be the global leader on disaster management, and the potential is definitely there because ASEAN as a whole is very organised and has a lot going on.”

— Mohd Ariff Bin Baharom —

Malaysia

“During the last 5 years, the AHA Centre has been playing a very important role in coordinating ASEAN Member States to act as one in case of emergencies. From now on, the AHA Centre needs to reform itself to lead One ASEAN, One Response. To do so, the AHA Centre will have to take initiatives to capitalise everything that each Member State has in order to combat bigger disasters. I hope that the AHA Centre will be the main actor in disaster management.”

— Prasong Vongkhamchanh —

Lao PDR

“I am happy with the establishment of the AHA Centre because I believe that this Centre has contributed a lot to humanity in ASEAN, especially now that we start talking about One ASEAN, One Response as well as being the global leader on disaster management.”

— Willem Rampangilei —

Indonesia

“Transforming from a very small centre to the amazing Centre that is recognised by the world has been an amazing task achieved by the AHA Centre. We would also like to express sincere appreciation to the AHA Centre to be interested in seeking the view of Cambodia.”

— Prak Kim Hong —

Cambodia

“The ACDM had witnessed the AHA Centre’s exponential growth. The AHA Centre also demonstrated its
capability to strengthen its roles as the operational engine to the AADMER.”

— Pengiran Dato’ Paduka Hj Rosli bin Pengiran Hj Chuchu —

Brunei Darussalam