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Bangladesh is pursuing closer engagement with ASEAN and has expressed interest in joining RCEP, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman praising Malaysia's support during bilateral talks in Putrajaya.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and visiting Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman pledged renewed bilateral efforts to address the Rohingya refugee crisis, signalling Malaysia and Bangladesh will work through ASEAN channels to engage Myanmar authorities on a sustainable resolution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's intensified diplomatic engagement is viewed by analysts as instrumental in positioning Malaysia to attract foreign investment and deepen trade relationships during a period of heightened geopolitical volatility and economic unpredictability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has received Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Perdana Putra Complex in Putrajaya for an official two-day visit, marking continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic missions to Russia and Turkmenistan have positioned Malaysia to deepen global partnerships, with Putrajaya now pursuing broader strategic collaborations across diverse regions and sectors.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has called for deeper ASEAN-Russia cooperation in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, data centres, and power generation, saying the 35-year partnership remains underutilised.
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Bernama successfully executed the HAWANA 2026 Grand Finale in Penang, demonstrating its capacity to stage major events using internal expertise. The event, themed on media integrity, attracted around 1,000 journalists from Malaysia and ASEAN countries.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially opened the HAWANA 2026 National Journalists' Day celebration in Butterworth, Penang, bringing together roughly 1,000 media practitioners from Malaysia and across Southeast Asia to discuss media integrity and contemporary journalism.
The Rohingya Ulama Council has rejected accusations that members of the refugee community are seeking Malaysian citizenship, characterizing the claims as deliberately engineered misinformation designed to fuel animosity.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across maritime, trade, energy and security sectors at a summit in Kazan, with Singapore's PM Wong emphasizing dialogue and adherence to international law amid global tensions.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has departed for Russia to lead the Philippines' participation in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit and hold bilateral talks with President Putin, focusing on energy and food security amid global supply concerns.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has advocated for expanded Asean-Russia cooperation in critical areas including food security, energy, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies during discussions in Kazan.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General warns journalists that those who fail to master artificial intelligence risk being outpaced by competitors. He advocates for responsible AI adoption guided by clear newsroom guidelines.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has lauded bilateral relations with Malaysia as exceptionally strong, crediting decades of support and praising PM Anwar Ibrahim's statesmanship.
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia focused on strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation, with discussions on ASEAN affairs and economic investment opportunities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit where he will meet Vladimir Putin and lead discussions on strengthening regional cooperation across trade, energy, and technology.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that Malaysia's engagement with major powers like China and the US strengthens rather than undermines the country's commitment to its core principles on international matters.