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Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar has highlighted the strengthening of bilateral relations with Singapore over his five-year tenure, emphasizing trade recovery and cooperation on regional initiatives.
Malaysia has urged ASEAN to develop a coordinated science, technology and innovation framework to address regional challenges including energy transition, food security and climate resilience, positioning itself to lead the agenda next year.
Malaysia and Indonesia are expanding halal sector cooperation through proposed regional councils aimed at harmonising standards and boosting trade across Southeast Asia and globally.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to safeguarding migrant workers through improved recruitment practices and expanded job opportunities, addressing exploitation and mistreatment concerns.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received ceremonial honors during a two-day official visit to Malaysia, with discussions expected on deepening trade, investment, and regional cooperation between the two nations.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Malaysia for an official state visit focused on deepening diplomatic ties and broadening cooperation across sectors of shared interest between the two nations.
Penang Chinese Town Hall posted RM12.61 million in annual revenue for 2025, with donations forming the bulk of income. The organisation is expanding its event facilities and planning a major AI cooperation forum.
Malaysia's Bernama news agency and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on news sharing, multimedia content distribution, and journalism training, deepening media cooperation between the two ASEAN nations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officiated the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre in Butterworth, presenting awards to recognize media excellence and professionalism.
Journalists and media officials from Malaysia and across ASEAN have begun converging on Butterworth for the HAWANA 2026 Summit, a major gathering focused on strengthening media integrity and regional cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to combine efforts in tackling cross-border crime, strengthening energy cooperation, and advancing digital economy initiatives through existing frameworks.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for ASEAN and Russia to strengthen strategic cooperation across multiple sectors, emphasising dialogue as the path to resolving global conflicts and tensions.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions focused on strengthening energy security cooperation and expanding bilateral trade through alternative payment mechanisms, signalling deepening Malaysia-Russia relations.
Germany's president visits Jakarta as Indonesia-Germany ties deepen. Across Southeast Asia, countries pursue infrastructure expansion, nuclear cooperation, and economic growth amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit on June 17-18, marking 35 years of regional cooperation. He will meet President Putin before travelling to Turkmenistan.