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Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu met with EU-ASEAN Business Council officials to explore cooperation on agricultural technology, food security, and the ongoing Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged ASEAN members to embrace artificial intelligence and digital transformation to improve public services, while ensuring adoption occurs at a sustainable pace suited to each nation's capacity.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister to reaffirm cooperation across digital economy, AI, halal industry and food security, ahead of a joint commission meeting and the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Malaysia is leading regional efforts with China to tackle rapid urbanisation through the ACMROCH 2026 conference in Ipoh, bringing together 300 delegates from 11 ASEAN nations to develop strategies for sustainable cities and affordable housing.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hosted Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Nazrin Shah for breakfast discussions on strengthening ASEAN cooperation and bilateral initiatives between the two neighbours.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has advocated for a unified set of international governance principles for waqf institutions, proposing digital platforms and a regional climate initiative to unlock dormant Islamic endowment assets across ASEAN.
Brunei has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening judicial cooperation across Asean, highlighting how rapid technological change and new legal frontiers are reshaping how courts operate and deliver justice.
Brunei's Foreign Minister Prince Abdul Mateen has called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle food and energy security challenges, stressing that no single country can address today's security threats alone.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim entertained guests by singing Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' while Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul accompanied on saxophone at a Putrajaya luncheon following bilateral talks.
Malaysia's Home Ministry will continue evaluating citizenship applications on individual merit, including for children born overseas to Malaysian mothers, with a one-year processing target and strengthened documentation resolution efforts.
Malaysia pledges to intensify collaboration with ASEAN and UNHCR to address the Rohingya refugee crisis, citing regional security concerns and humanitarian obligations while acknowledging systemic limitations.