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Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says the United States is committed to deepening defence ties with Malaysia, a message conveyed during a courtesy call by US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim at the 37th MILOPS conference in Kuala Lumpur.
Bangladesh regards Malaysia as a strategic partner following PM Tarique Rahman's inaugural overseas visit to Kuala Lumpur. The two nations aim to conclude free trade negotiations by 2027 and expand cooperation across infrastructure, manufacturing, and digital economy sectors.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has outlined an ambitious vision for deepening ties with Malaysia, moving beyond economic projects to strengthen people-to-people connections and regional stability amid global uncertainty.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and visiting Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul delivered an impromptu musical performance at an official luncheon in Putrajaya, breaking protocol to sing Frank Sinatra's My Way.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's three-day visit to Laos marks a milestone in strengthening bilateral relations spanning seven decades, with both nations committing to deeper cooperation in defence, commerce and regional forums.