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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has paid tribute to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died aged 97. Anwar recalled their joint efforts in the 1990s to strengthen Malaysia-China economic and financial partnerships that remain influential today.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Malaysia's Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast at The Istana on Thursday, where they discussed strengthening ASEAN cooperation and bilateral initiatives advancing the two countries' shared vision.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their nations' commitment to deepening bilateral ties and expanding multisectoral cooperation during a telephone discussion.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has emphasized that the relationship between Singapore and Malaysia transcends transactional dealings, built instead on 60 years of accumulated trust. During a state visit to Malaysia, he highlighted opportunities in renewable energy, digital economy integration, and people-to-people exchanges while noting that managing bilateral differences responsibly strengthens rather than weakens the partnership.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul delivered an unexpected musical performance during an official bilateral luncheon in Putrajaya, singing Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' together.