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Malaysia and Cambodia have pledged to deepen strategic cooperation spanning the digital economy, artificial intelligence, the halal sector and food security, with senior officials meeting to advance bilateral ties ahead of their 70th anniversary in 2027.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, featuring the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting to deepen economic and diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on his 80th birthday, expressing hopes for continued cooperation between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Malaysia on July 9 for a two-day official visit, coinciding with the July 11 opening of a new permanent Sadao border checkpoint designed to streamline cross-border commerce and strengthen bilateral ties.
Malaysia is coordinating the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone master plan with a Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat in the fourth quarter to reinforce investor confidence and secure bilateral commitment at the highest political level.
Singapore and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral cooperation framework to deepen ties in investment, labour mobility, healthcare and education. PM Lawrence Wong's visit marks the first by a Singapore premier to the newly minted Asean member.
Malaysia and Indonesia have recommitted to expanding collaborative efforts across legislation, governance, and strategic sectors following discussions between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration and Correction.