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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.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his maiden state visit to Malaysia on Monday, reaffirming commitment to strengthening multifaceted ties with Kuala Lumpur and praising the warm reception from PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent to explore deepened bilateral cooperation across energy, trade, investment, education and the halal sector, signalling Malaysia's engagement with Central Asia.