In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to restart the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, dormant since 2006, as both nations prepare for their 70th diplomatic anniversary.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Indonesia on August 3–4 for high-level talks with President Prabowo Subianto, marking the first official Thai PM visit in 15 years and signalling renewed focus on deepening strategic partnership.
Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in October 2026, reflecting strengthened diplomatic ties between Kuala Lumpur and Manama and bringing the premier racing series back to the circuit for the first time since 2017.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the 3rd Cambodia–Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting in Kuala Lumpur, seeking to strengthen the countries' multifaceted partnership.
The Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Nazrin Shah, held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared regional objectives within ASEAN.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence ties and coordinate on regional security challenges. The commitment was sealed during high-level talks between their defence ministers at Subang Air Base.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their countries' commitment to deepening cooperation during a telephone conversation.
Malaysia will host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, marking the country's return to F1 racing after a nine-year hiatus, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan travels to Washington this week to engage US officials on trade and investment matters, as Seoul prepares for potential additional American tariffs based on forced labour investigations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for strengthened cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
France and Malaysia are deepening bilateral cooperation to address growing global fragmentation. The partnership spans trade, investment, education and culture, with 600 French firms supporting 30,000 local jobs.
Bangladesh has signalled its commitment to strengthening ties with Malaysia, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman choosing the country for his first official bilateral visit. Both nations are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations and exploring broader cooperation.
Singapore and Malaysia have pledged to deepen cooperation in food security, energy, climate adaptation and technical education. The commitment emerged during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit to Malaysia this week.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam met with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Alam Shah in Klang as part of his three-day state visit to Malaysia, reinforcing bilateral ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Singapore will soon finalise the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, marking progress in a major cross-border economic initiative between the two nations.
Singapore's President Halimah Yacob engaged in substantive discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a state visit to Kuala Lumpur, with both leaders exploring deepened cooperation across multiple sectors.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrives in Malaysia emphasising the two nations' deep historical bonds and potential for expanded cooperation on economics, energy, and regional stability.
Malaysia is pursuing legal and diplomatic measures against Norway following the cancellation of a Naval Strike Missile export licence for the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ships, with the government halting future defence contracts.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will undertake a two-day official visit to Malaysia to enhance cross-border cooperation and agricultural collaboration with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a new permanent border checkpoint at Sadao, effective July 11, to enhance trade, logistics, and tourism with Malaysia. The crossing marks a strategic move ahead of PM Anutin's official visit.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Jakarta on July 6 for an annual leaders' retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on deepening bilateral ties across trade, defence, climate and technology sectors.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot will arrive in Malaysia tomorrow for a two-day working visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties in renewable energy, rare earth elements, and the halal sector.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9 and 10 for discussions with PM Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on cross-border security challenges and deepening bilateral trade ties.
Singapore and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral cooperation framework during PM Lawrence Wong's historic first visit as a Singapore prime minister, establishing mechanisms for economic collaboration and announcing worker access from 2027.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot has expressed optimism that a trade deal between Malaysia and the European Union will generate significant new commercial opportunities and strengthen both economies, with negotiations expected to conclude within months.
Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner to Singapore credits five years of close cooperation for strengthening bilateral relations. Trade and investment have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as both nations look to deepen economic integration.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic visits to Russia and Turkmenistan have yielded major energy agreements expected to strengthen Malaysia's development agenda and support recent diesel price cuts.