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Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn is in Malaysia for a two-day official visit to revive the Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation, dormant since 2006. The resumption signals strengthened ties ahead of their diplomatic anniversary.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has concluded his inaugural state visit to Malaysia, reaffirming commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim across multiple sectors.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed have pledged joint action to safeguard migrant workers, emphasising transparent recruitment and cracking down on exploitative labour practices.
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Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, experienced a guided cruise across Putrajaya Lake, viewing the capital's landmark architecture during her husband's first official overseas visit since taking office.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have jointly committed to eliminating migrant worker exploitation, with PM Anwar Ibrahim calling for transparent recruitment systems and stronger welfare protections during talks with Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have pledged to intensify efforts in resolving the Rohingya refugee crisis by leveraging ASEAN platforms and diplomatic channels with Myanmar authorities, according to Prime Ministers Anwar Ibrahim and Tarique Rahman.
Malaysia's national news agency Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on news sharing, multimedia content, and journalism training, strengthening media cooperation between the two ASEAN nations.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr departed for Russia to lead Asean's participation in a commemorative summit with Vladimir Putin, focusing on energy and food security amid regional stability concerns.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the importance of multilateral engagement platforms in fostering trust and cooperation between ASEAN and Russia, speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day special visit to Malaysia, departing from KLIA in the early hours of June 17. The visit centred on deepening bilateral ties and regional cooperation.