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Australia has introduced a new scholarship scheme allowing Malaysian students enrolled at local university campuses to complete part of their degrees in Australia, with 16 pioneering students already underway.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn departed Malaysia after a two-day visit that saw the revival of the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, dormant for two decades. The visit underscored strengthening ties and record trade growth.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, culminating in the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting to review progress on bilateral agreements and trade initiatives.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to co-chair the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, reviving the mechanism after 20 years and strengthening ties ahead of the nations' 70th diplomatic anniversary.
Malaysia will host the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit from October 2-4, marking the first time the race occurs outside Bahrain since 2004. The arrangement reflects deepening ties between Malaysian and Bahraini leadership.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the 3rd Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations.
Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to deepen defence cooperation during a bilateral meeting at Subang Air Base, with both nations emphasizing their commitment to regional stability and peace.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Bahrain's Crown Prince Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties across multiple sectors.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has fundamentally reshaped the bilateral relationship with Russia through sustained personal diplomacy, earning Moscow's praise and opening new avenues for energy security and technological cooperation.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has committed to raising tariff concerns with US President Trump at all levels of bilateral engagement, rejecting Washington's forced labour allegations and describing the measures as unjustified.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is visiting Washington this week to meet senior US officials and discuss trade, investment, and energy cooperation. The trip comes as Seoul prepares for potential additional US tariffs linked to a forced labour investigation.
Malaysia's Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu says the government will announce the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations with Thailand by the end of July, addressing long-standing disputes over shrimp exports and market access.
France and Malaysia are intensifying their bilateral relationship to address global divisions, with bilateral trade rising 11% and French companies employing 30,000 locals.
Singapore and Malaysia have committed to deepening cooperation in food security, energy, and other strategic areas. The pledge came during President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's inaugural state visit, with both nations emphasising the importance of international law and maritime freedom.
Singapore's President Thalif Shahid met with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two neighbouring nations as part of the president's official state visit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hosted Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam for a three-day state visit, reinforcing economic ties between the two nations as bilateral trade surges past RM402 billion annually.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam arrives in Malaysia for a three-day state visit, emphasising that the two nations' relationship transcends transactional partnerships, resting instead on shared heritage, accumulated trust, and collective commitment to regional stability and integration.
Malaysia and Thailand have signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding to strengthen agricultural cooperation, resolve longstanding trade disputes, and work towards a US$30 billion bilateral trade target.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul held bilateral discussions at Perdana Putra to advance Malaysia-Thailand cooperation across trade, security, agriculture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges, with an agricultural MOU expected.
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Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit, his first since being reappointed in March 2026. The visit seeks to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in agriculture and border infrastructure.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrives in Malaysia on Thursday for a two-day official visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties through border infrastructure development and agricultural cooperation with PM Anwar Ibrahim.
France has signalled readiness to assist Malaysia in developing civil nuclear energy if the government decides to pursue it. French Minister Nicolas Forissier emphasized France's nuclear expertise during his first official visit to Malaysia.
Malaysia and Laos celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations on July 1, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and connectivity across political, economic and people-to-people spheres.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Jakarta on July 6 for the annual Leaders' Retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, focusing on expanding cooperation in green economy, digital connectivity, and emerging sectors.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet PM Anwar Ibrahim. The bilateral talks are expected to focus on cross-border security challenges and strengthening economic ties between the neighbouring nations.
Six Southeast Asian nations accelerate regional cooperation through trade agreements, infrastructure projects, and diplomatic initiatives, signalling strengthened economic integration and commitment to addressing development challenges.
Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot arrives in Malaysia on Thursday for discussions centred on renewable energy cooperation, rare earth elements and the halal sector, marking his first visit since taking office in February 2025.
Malaysia's outgoing High Commissioner to Singapore says bilateral ties have deepened through five years of joint problem-solving. Trade with Singapore has recovered to pre-pandemic strength, with fresh opportunities emerging in Johor.