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Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Malaysia from July 13 to 15, marking his first state visit since taking office. The visit reciprocates Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 trip and reflects deepening cooperation between the neighbouring nations.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia next week to attend the third meeting of the Cambodia–Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, aimed at deepening ties across multiple sectors.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has concluded a three-day state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday afternoon. The visit reciprocated Malaysia's Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 visit to Singapore and underscored the countries' close relations.
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in food security, energy, climate adaptation and education during Tharman's inaugural state visit to Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held substantive discussions with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit, with trade reaching RM402.35 billion in 2025 as both nations deepen economic cooperation.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam landed in Malaysia on Friday evening for a three-day state visit, his first since taking office. The visit highlights strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.
Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner to Singapore says the two nations have deepened their partnership over five years by navigating COVID-19 and geopolitical challenges, with strong trade recovery and joint initiatives ahead.
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Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, toured Putrajaya's iconic landmarks aboard a lake cruise, welcomed by Malaysia's First Lady and Minister Hannah Yeoh during a two-day official state visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visits to Russia and Turkmenistan have yielded significant strategic outcomes, including a 20-year oil supply agreement and Petronas's appointment to operate a major gas field, strengthening Malaysia's energy security and international standing.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged to deepen ties with Malaysia through expanded trade mechanisms and diplomatic collaboration. The two nations signed cultural and security agreements during his inaugural foreign visit.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to reviving dormant bilateral political structures, with both nations prioritising institutional dialogue and structured worker migration arrangements that benefit their economies.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at a luncheon in Putrajaya, featuring tropical fruits and cultural performances. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation between the two nations.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to broadening their economic partnership beyond traditional sectors, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasizing opportunities in artificial intelligence, energy, and semiconductor manufacturing during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received an official state welcome at Malaysia's federal administrative centre. The two-day visit aims to strengthen ties across trade, investment, semiconductors and defence cooperation.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has landed in Malaysia for an official visit focused on deepening bilateral ties and exploring cooperation opportunities across multiple sectors of mutual interest.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will make his first official bilateral visit abroad to Malaysia on June 22, meeting PM Anwar Ibrahim to strengthen ties and expand cooperation across multiple sectors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has secured assurances from Russia for continuous oil and gas supplies spanning the next two decades, bolstering Malaysia's long-term energy security amid regional economic shifts.
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet has pressed Thailand to appoint a new head of their Joint Boundary Commission and resume border demarcation efforts, signalling Phnom Penh's determination to resolve longstanding territorial disagreements through established diplomatic channels.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has concluded his inaugural official visit to Turkmenistan, describing it as successful in deepening ties and creating fresh opportunities for energy sector collaboration between the two nations.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been formally welcomed at Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace in Ashgabat, underscoring deepening ties between Kuala Lumpur and the Central Asian nation on his inaugural official visit since assuming office.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received official honours at Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace during his inaugural state visit to the Central Asian nation, meeting President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to strengthen bilateral ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim witnessed Petronas signing a strategic partnership with Turkmenistan authorities, strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan energy ties built over three decades and positioning Petronas to tap vast Central Asian gas reserves.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is concluding his official visit to Turkmenistan with talks focused on deepening trade and investment partnerships between the two nations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat for a two-day official visit, continuing his Central Asia tour. The trip includes bilateral meetings and economic engagement with the oil-rich nation.
Malaysia has formally expressed support for Türkiye's application to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, citing the country's expanding economic engagement and strategic importance to Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow's backing of deeper energy collaboration between Malaysia and Petronas, signalling continued bilateral engagement in the hydrocarbon sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation for Russian music and literature, stressing that cultural engagement is equally vital to economic partnerships in building deeper international relationships.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia, highlighting strong bilateral relations and inviting Malaysian investors to participate in infrastructure development opportunities.