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Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have signed a judicial cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing institutional ties, sharing best practices in case management, and advancing court digitalisation efforts.
Malaysia's Tabung Haji has accumulated nearly RM13 billion in losses from 14 problematic investments, with seven suffering complete losses. The largest loss came from a Saudi Arabian property venture that defaulted on rental payments for Makkah and Madinah hotels.
Tabung Haji is intensifying recovery efforts against Saudi developer Al-Rawda, which has defaulted on a settlement agreement after paying only 14.9 million Saudi riyal of an 899 million riyal arbitration award.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a landmark collective defence agreement in Makkah, pledging mutual assistance against armed aggression and enhanced military cooperation across the region.
Malaysia's Consulate General in Jeddah has dismissed social media claims that Malaysian haj pilgrims remained in Saudi Arabia, confirming all participants from the 1447H/2026 season have returned home safely according to Tabung Haji's schedule.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has initiated an investigation into Saudi Arabia's allegations that drones targeting the kingdom originated from pro-Iran militia groups operating within Iraq's borders.
The Saudi-led coalition announced it will take decisive measures to protect shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait after the Houthi group imposed a maritime ban on Saudi vessels, marking a fresh escalation in Yemen's ongoing conflict.