Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
ASEAN is pursuing fresh diplomatic strategies to revitalise its Five-Point Consensus framework for Myanmar, with foreign ministers tasked to work directly with Myanmar's government on strengthening implementation and managing expectations for peace.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his maiden state visit to Malaysia on Monday, committing to deepen bilateral ties with PM Anwar Ibrahim across economic, defence, and cultural domains.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman departed Malaysia today after a two-day official visit that saw both nations commit to deeper economic partnerships, including a fast-track free trade agreement and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to reinvigorate their institutional relationship by reactivating the Joint Commission Meeting and establishing fresh dialogue channels, with particular emphasis on managing labour migration through updated agreements.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has linked Malaysia's newly secured position in Turkmenistan's major gas fields to the country's balanced foreign policy approach, positioning non-alignment as a diplomatic and economic asset.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strategic independence, arguing the nation need not align exclusively with the US, China, or India despite mounting geopolitical pressures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to combine efforts in tackling cross-border crime and advancing energy cooperation, citing the existing 2005 framework as a foundation for deeper collaboration.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has travelled to Kazan, Russia, to lead his country's participation in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit and hold bilateral discussions with President Vladimir Putin centring on energy and food security.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has commended Malaysia's diplomatic relations and regional role, praising Anwar Ibrahim's leadership while expressing confidence in his nation's ASEAN hosting plans for 2029.