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Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two ASEAN 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.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to intensified collaboration against online fraud, recognizing it as a transnational challenge requiring coordinated enforcement efforts and capacity-building initiatives.
Bangladesh has appealed to Malaysia for help supplying liquefied natural gas to address acute energy shortages, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed following telephone discussions with his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman.
Malaysia will host the 22nd Asean-Pacific Anti-Corruption Organisations meeting, bringing together regional and international anti-graft agencies to strengthen cooperation against corruption across Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN-PAC Secretariat Meeting in Melaka from July 28-30, bringing together anti-corruption agencies across the region and international partners to tackle corruption through shared best practices and enforcement strategies.
ASEAN Education Ministers have launched a comprehensive five-year work plan through 2030, prioritising artificial intelligence integration, STEM education, and student holistic development alongside efforts to strengthen regional educational cooperation and equity.
Four European nations—Sweden, Poland, Romania and Lithuania—have been formally accepted as members of ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, marking renewed international commitment to the bloc's peace principles.
Malaysia has called for stronger global action to accelerate implementation of the New Urban Agenda, emphasizing the need to convert commitments into tangible results for sustainable, inclusive cities by 2030.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has concluded his inaugural state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport after three days of high-level engagements with Malaysian leadership.
Southeast Asian nations intensify crackdowns on cybercrime and illegal gambling while grappling with border tensions and infrastructure challenges. Regional cooperation advances through defence initiatives and transnational crime-fighting efforts.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have committed to strengthening bilateral ties across food security, energy, and education during the president's inaugural Malaysian state visit.
Sabah's tourism ministry is deepening cooperation with Johor through joint promotional efforts and heritage management exchanges, positioning both states as premier Malaysian destinations ahead of Visit Sabah Year 2027.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will host the International Regulatory Conference 2026 on July 21–22 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, gathering global regulators and industry experts to shape digital-era policy and governance.
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.
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The Kuala Perlis-Satun ferry service restarts Thursday after a pandemic-induced closure, promising to strengthen tourism cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand while supporting regional economic growth.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has stressed that Malaysia's long-term prosperity hinges on cultivating high-quality human capital rather than relying solely on economic or technological prowess.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will travel to Jakarta on Monday for an annual bilateral retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, aimed at strengthening cooperation across traditional and emerging sectors including green economy and digital connectivity.
Southeast Asian nations are advancing major bilateral partnerships and infrastructure projects. Indonesia and Belarus launched a five-year cooperation framework, while the Philippines and Canada aim to finalise a free trade agreement by year's end.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Boao Forum for Asia across multiple sectors including trade, investment, artificial intelligence, and energy transition.