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Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, signalling continued efforts to deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is in Vietnam for his first official visit since appointment, meeting senior Vietnamese leaders to advance defence collaboration and regional peace.
Vietnam's President To Lam has praised the strengthening relationship with Malaysia, highlighting robust political trust and economic momentum. Two-way trade surged 40% to US$10.8 billion in the first half of 2026.
Australia has unveiled a new scholarship programme allowing Malaysian students to complete part of their degrees at Australian universities. The initiative aims to deepen people-to-people connections and strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has concluded a two-day official visit to Malaysia, during which both nations revived their bilateral cooperation mechanism and discussed strengthening ties across multiple sectors.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening defence ties during meetings in Kuala Lumpur, as regional security cooperation expands.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia next week to attend the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, signalling strengthened ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence cooperation to promote regional stability. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Thai counterpart Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen held bilateral talks at Subang Air Base to strengthen ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent birthday greetings to Brunei's Sultan, underscoring Malaysia's commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
France and Malaysia are deepening their bilateral relationship through expanded economic ties and cultural exchanges, with trade growing 11% last year and French firms supporting over 30,000 local jobs.
The Sultan of Selangor met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at Istana Alam Shah on July 14, marking a key moment in the high-level diplomatic exchange between Malaysia and Singapore during the president's official state visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and Singapore will soon complete the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, following discussions with visiting Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed Malaysia's condolences to Qatar following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, at age 74. Anwar praised his 18-year leadership and statesmanship.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will make a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13 to 15, his first since assuming office. The visit reciprocates a May 2024 state visit by Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim.
Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim and Anutin Charnvirakul held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Putrajaya, with both nations pledging to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors including agriculture, trade, and regional security matters.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day visit, his first since returning to office in March 2026. The visit focuses on strengthening ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbours through bilateral talks and cooperation agreements.
Thailand has approved a new permanent border checkpoint at Sadao to replace its existing crossing with Malaysia, beginning July 11. The move aims to strengthen bilateral trade, logistics, investment and tourism ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia from July 9, coinciding with the opening of a new permanent Sadao border checkpoint on July 11. The facility aims to enhance cross-border logistics, trade, and tourism between the two nations.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Jakarta on July 6 for the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat with President Prabowo Subianto, marking the second such annual meeting between the two nations.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot concluded a two-day working visit to Malaysia, meeting senior officials to strengthen economic partnerships and explore collaboration in halal and energy sectors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Johor's Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz against leveraging the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone for political gain, emphasising the agreement is a bilateral matter between the two countries' leaders.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone is progressing according to schedule, urging political figures to refrain from politicising the bilateral project as it unfolds.