The day's essential Malaysian news, briefed.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam concluded his three-day state visit to Malaysia on July 15, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The visit reciprocated Malaysia's king's earlier Singapore trip and marks Tharman's first state visit since taking office.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a state visit reciprocating the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's May 2024 trip, with discussions centred on strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit Malaysia from July 13 to 15, his first state visit since assuming office. The visit reciprocates Sultan Ibrahim's May 2024 Singapore trip and underscores the nations' strengthening partnership.
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.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a formal state reception at Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace during his maiden official visit to the Central Asian nation, signalling strengthened bilateral ties.