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Today, Malaysia's thoughts travel across the sea to Timor-Leste as PM Anwar Ibrahim leads the nation's sincere message of solidarity and condolences in a time of regional grief.
Timor-Leste has declared a week of national mourning following the death of former president Francisco 'Lu-Olo' Guterres at a Malaysian hospital. The 71-year-old independence icon served as president from 2017 to 2022.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia's condolences to Timor-Leste following the death of former president Francisco Guterres, 71, who passed away in Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysia's Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen media cooperation through news sharing, journalist training, and content exchange across the two ASEAN nations.
Malaysia's Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is pursuing expanded media cooperation with Timor-Leste, proposing journalist training programmes and closer ties between national news agencies as both nations address press freedom concerns.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta departed Malaysia after a five-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. He praised Malaysia's support for his nation's ASEAN membership and invited Malaysian investors to infrastructure opportunities.