The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing has concluded a three-day state visit to Laos, with both nations pledging to expand cooperation in defence, trade, energy and tourism as they mark seven decades of diplomatic ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand's PM Anutin Charnvirakul have launched a new road connecting Bukit Kayu Hitam and Sadao, aimed at catalysing cross-border trade and establishing a special economic zone across northern Malaysia and southern Thailand.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has urged ASEAN member states to leverage artificial intelligence and digital transformation to strengthen public services while ensuring equitable adoption across countries with varying development levels.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to bolster bilateral relations and attend the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn have reaffirmed commitment to expanding Malaysia-Cambodia cooperation in digital economy, AI, halal industry, food security and cross-border crime prevention.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to deepening cooperation against online scams, recognising the threat as a complex transnational challenge. The two nations plan closer law enforcement coordination and capacity building.
Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife couple in Loei province as part of a widening investigation into an alleged international drug smuggling operation. The case originated from the arrest of a Thai Airways flight attendant in Melbourne carrying heroin.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's dedication to bolstering ASEAN as a cohesive and inclusive regional bloc, emphasizing the need for unity and centrality amid mounting geopolitical and economic pressures.
Malaysia and Indonesia are intensifying strategic cooperation in the halal sector through proposed new platforms including a Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council and ASEAN-level frameworks, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has concluded his inaugural state visit to Malaysia, reaffirming commitment to deepening bilateral ties and people-to-people connectivity with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, enjoyed a Putrajaya Lake Cruise during the couple's two-day official visit to Malaysia. She was welcomed by First Lady Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosted Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at an official luncheon in Putrajaya, marking Rahman's first bilateral visit abroad since taking office. The visit underscores strengthening trade and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Thailand is deploying an integrated security framework combining a unified crime database called Shield and AI-powered surveillance through IBOC to combat transnational criminal networks, scams and human trafficking while safeguarding foreign tourists.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have committed to expanding economic cooperation beyond traditional agriculture into high-technology sectors including artificial intelligence, energy, and semiconductors, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Malaysia for an official visit focused on deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest to both nations.
Malaysia's Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster regional media collaboration, enabling news exchange and journalist training as the Southeast Asian bloc deepens institutional ties.
Penang is pursuing expanded cooperation with Hungary across education, technology, water management and green energy, following discussions between state leaders and a visiting Hungarian diplomatic delegation.
Malaysian authorities have deported two men suspected of coordinating terror financing for the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force, with both arrested upon arrival in New Delhi.
Asean and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties at a summit in Kazan, adopting strategic frameworks through 2030. The bloc emphasizes dialogue and international law amid geopolitical turbulence.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for deeper cooperation between Asean and Russia, highlighting their 35-year dialogue partnership as vital to addressing shared challenges including climate change, security threats and technological disruption.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the critical role of multilateral engagement platforms in fostering trust and cooperation between nations, particularly through forums like the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for deeper ASEAN-Russia collaboration across multiple strategic sectors, signalling Malaysia's commitment to broadening Southeast Asian partnerships beyond traditional Western alignments.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia, during which he met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to discuss trade, investment, and regional cooperation within ASEAN.