PM Anwar Ibrahim affirmed the determination of Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair for 2025, to utilise all viable regional mechanisms of the bloc and work with partners to de-escalate violence and restore a peace process led by Myanmar.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
Talking about Vietnam’s role within the bloc, the PM noted that he maintains regular contact with Vietnamese leaders to exchange views on ASEAN-related issues, including the US’s new tariff policy and the situation in Myanmar.
The two sides agreed to quickly finalise the action plan for implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership for 2025–2030 and establish a meeting mechanism between the two PMs.
This is the first visit to Malaysia by a Vietnamese PM in 10 years and also the first by a key leader of Vietnam after the two countries elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in November 2024.
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia and many regional countries welcome and highly value the Vietnamese Party chief’s conversation with President Donald Trump, voicing support for Vietnam's approach to the tariff issue.
President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on January 20 announced the resumption of negotiations for an ambitious, modern, and balanced EU – Malaysia free trade agreement (FTA).
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said that the country must embark on digital transformation within its economic and financial sectors, prioritising areas such as blockchain and cryptocurrency to remain at the forefront of the digital age.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his visiting counterpart Ishiba Shigeru on January 10 agreed to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim laid stress on the significance of cooperation within ASEAN while addressing at the Seoul National University on November 26.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse presided over an official welcome ceremony at the Prime Minister's Office in the Putrajaya Administrative Centre on November 21 for Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse. After the ceremony , the two leaders held talks.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for an early conclusion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the East Sea at the 27th ASEAN - China Summit, which was held in Vientiane, Laos, on October 10.
Malaysia has encouraged strategic collaboration in digital transformation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its dialogue partners, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK), at the bloc's Plus One Summits in Vientiane, Laos, on October 10.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on parliamentary institutions of ASEAN member countries to provide a broader platform for their members to express their views.
ASEAN can overcome the challenge of rising geopolitical divisions through shared leadership and a neutral policy, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on October 7.
The 20th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 opened at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur on September 17.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on August 16 announced a salary hike of 15% for civil servants in the implementation, management and professional category and 7% for those in the top management category.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on June 18 that he has expressed the country’s wish to join the intergovernmental organisation BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) to President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
