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Malaysia is ramping up efforts to attract more than 20 per cent additional Thai students to its universities, capitalising on geographical proximity, competitive fees, and post-study work opportunities through coordinated education fairs and industry partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has extended Malaysia's congratulations to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the world's longest-reigning monarch, on his 80th birthday. Anwar emphasised strengthening ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Malaysia and Thailand have committed to expediting border infrastructure projects and establishing special economic zones in a push to achieve US$30 billion in bilateral trade by 2027, marking a significant deepening of regional cooperation.
Malaysia and the UAE have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on artificial intelligence adoption in governance and defence, alongside regional security concerns.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, where both nations committed to deepening ties across political, defence, trade and economic sectors while marking seven decades of diplomatic relations.