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Australia has unveiled a new scholarship initiative allowing Malaysian students to complete part of their university studies in Australia. The pilot programme, backed by four-year government funding, aims to strengthen people-to-people connections and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Malaysia and Cambodia are expanding cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, halal industry, and food security, PM Anwar Ibrahim announced following a courtesy call from Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit that will include the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, aimed at strengthening economic and diplomatic ties.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for an official visit to co-chair the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, reviving the mechanism after a 20-year gap since 2006.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host high-level visits from Cambodia and Laos next week for bilateral Joint Commission Meetings, as Kuala Lumpur deepens ties with key Southeast Asian neighbours.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting in Kuala Lumpur, reviewing progress on joint agreements.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast, where the two leaders discussed strengthening ASEAN cooperation and advancing joint bilateral initiatives between the two nations.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is visiting Washington this week to discuss trade and investment with senior US officials, as Seoul prepares for potential additional tariffs under Section 301 investigations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet have pledged to deepen their nations' partnership, agreeing to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade corridors and cross-border security while supporting peace efforts between Cambodia and Thailand.
France and Malaysia are strengthening bilateral relations through expanded economic cooperation and cultural exchanges, with bilateral trade growing 11% last year and about 600 French companies providing over 30,000 jobs locally.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Thailand's newly appointed Defence Minister Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen held talks on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and addressing regional security challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia and Singapore will soon finalise the master plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, marking progress in bilateral relations during talks with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit, with discussions on strengthening bilateral trade and cooperation between the two Southeast Asian neighbours.
Australia and India have formalised uranium exports for nuclear power generation during the third annual bilateral summit in Melbourne, marking a deepening of strategic and energy cooperation between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed Malaysia's condolences to Qatar following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at age 74, underscoring diplomatic ties between nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul launched a new road alignment connecting Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex with Thailand's Sadao CIQ Complex, positioning it as catalyst for cross-border economic growth and a special economic zone.
Malaysia and Thailand have settled longstanding fisheries trade disputes and accelerated implementation of an agricultural cooperation agreement to one week, during Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul's inaugural official visit.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed optimism about achieving a US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Malaysia by 2027, as the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen economic cooperation.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has wished Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim success in the upcoming Johor state election, during an official visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the neighbouring nations.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held substantive talks at Putrajaya to advance bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, security and agriculture.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has begun a two-day official visit to Malaysia at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim, marking his first trip since returning to office in March 2026.
France has signalled willingness to partner with Malaysia on civil nuclear energy development, offering technical expertise and a long-term commitment. The decision ultimately rests with Malaysia's government, which is currently deliberating the option.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia from July 9 ahead of the July 11 opening of a new permanent Sadao border checkpoint, expected to streamline cross-border trade, investment and tourism between the two nations.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot will arrive in Malaysia tomorrow for a two-day working visit centred on renewable energy cooperation, rare earth element sourcing, and halal industry development.
Malaysia and Indonesia are reinforcing bilateral partnerships across legislative and governance domains, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesia's Coordinating Minister agreeing to advance mutual interests.