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Malaysia hosted a major ASEAN Day celebration in Putrajaya marking nearly 60 years since the regional bloc's 1967 founding, underscoring the nation's enduring commitment to Southeast Asian cooperation and integration.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will host bilateral Joint Commission Meetings with Cambodia and Laos next week, with delegations led by both countries' deputy prime ministers and foreign ministers.
A senior Palestinian official has called on Malaysia to strengthen its advocacy for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, highlighting alleged abuses and calling for greater international pressure on detention practices.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted Malaysia's selection as an F1 Grand Prix host reflects the country's political stability, world-class event organisation, and strengthened diplomatic relationships within the Arab world.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed the government's unwavering stance on its decades-old policy of not recognising Israel, defending recent expulsions of Israeli nationals despite pressure from US lawmakers.
Malaysia is reaffirming its commitment to serve as a global centre for higher education excellence and Islamic thought leadership, hosting the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilisation with over 180 international scholars.
Malaysia has formally announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2036-2037, using the platform to reiterate calls for abolishing the veto power held by permanent members.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's handling of the Gaza crisis reflects a principled stance rooted in international law and humanitarianism, according to a Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia analyst, who highlights Malaysia's role in supporting legal accountability mechanisms.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged closer cooperation between Malaysia and the Boao Forum for Asia across trade, investment, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, energy transition, food security, education and talent development.