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Malay Mail
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Anwar arrives in Jakarta for high-level talks with Indonesian President Prabowo
JAKARTA, July 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here yesterday to attend the 13th Annual Consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, scheduled to take place today. The special plane carrying the prime minister landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, East Jakarta at 7.40 pm local time and he was welcomed upon his arrival by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Indonesian Home Minister Tito Karnavian and Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. The meeting between the two leaders will take place at Istana Merdeka, Central Jakarta, this morning. The last such consultation between the two countries were held in Kuching, Sarawak on Nov 22, 2017. This session will explore new areas of cooperation and serve as a platform for the two leaders to exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest. Earlier in a media briefing, Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the Annual Consultations are the highest bilateral mechanism between Malaysia and Indonesia which aims to strengthen strategic and comprehensive cooperation. During the visit, Anwar is also scheduled to visit the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta at the invitation of Asean Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn and he will deliver a policy speech on Asean in the context of Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship in 2025. — Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar begins Jakarta visit for key talks with Prabowo
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is undertaking a two-day working visit to Jakarta today to attend the 13th Annual Consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. This marks the first consultation between the two leaders since each assumed leadership of their respective countries. Key agenda items include continuing discussions on outstanding issues, as well as addressing regional matters requiring Malaysia's attention as Asean Chair this year. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg; Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor; Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz; and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, said the Annual Consultation is the highest bilateral mechanism between Malaysia and Indonesia, aimed at strengthening strategic and comprehensive cooperation. He made the remarks during a media briefing here yesterday. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the meeting has been held alternately between the two countries since 2006 and reflects a strong political commitment to enhance cooperation across multiple sectors including trade, food security, and education. "Both leaders are expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual concern," he said. A joint statement will be issued at the end of the consultation session. The last Annual Consultation was held in 2017, making this a timely opportunity for both leaders to reinforce strategic ties and explore new areas of cooperation in the face of current regional and global challenges. Syed Mohamad Hasrin added that the two leaders will also witness the exchange of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) involving land boundary matters, health cooperation, and information and communications technology. During the visit, the prime minister is scheduled to visit the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta at the invitation of Asean secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn. Anwar is also set to deliver a keynote address on Asean in the context of Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship in 2025, highlighting the country's continued commitment to regional integration and the building of the Asean Community. In 2024, Indonesia was Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner globally and second-largest among Asean member states. Bilateral trade increased by 4.5 per cent from RM111.21 billion in 2023 to RM116.29 billion in 2024.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
PM Anwar to visit Indonesia for first annual consultation with Prabowo
Anwar (right) arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport and is greeted by the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. – Bernama photo JAKARTA (July 27): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will embark on a two-day working visit to Indonesia starting Monday to attend the 13th Annual Consultation with President Prabowo Subianto – the first such meeting between the two leaders. Anwar will be accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg; Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor; Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. 'This Annual Consultation represents the highest-level bilateral mechanism between Malaysia and Indonesia, aimed at reinforcing strategic and comprehensive cooperation,' Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said during a media briefing here on Sunday. He said the Annual Consultation, convened alternately between the two countries since 2006, reflects the strong political commitment of both nations to enhance collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, connectivity, food security and education. 'The leaders are expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest,' he said, adding that a Joint Statement will be issued at the conclusion of the consultation. The previous consultation was held in 2017, making this a timely opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm their strategic partnership and explore new areas of cooperation in response to current regional and global challenges. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the leaders will also witness the exchange of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the areas of land border, health cooperation and information and communications technology. During the visit, he said the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, at the invitation of the ASEAN Secretary-General, Dr Kao Kim Hourn. Anwar will also deliver a Policy Speech on ASEAN in the context of Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, underscoring Malaysia's ongoing commitment to regional integration and community-building. In 2024, Indonesia ranked as Malaysia's sixth-largest global trading partner and the second largest within ASEAN. Bilateral trade increased by 4.5 per cent from RM111.21 billion (US$24.39 billion) in 2023 to RM116.29 billion (US$25.5 billion) in 2024. – Bernama anwar ibrahim bilateral relations indonesia Prabowo Subianto
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar to visit Indonesia for first annual talks with Prabowo
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will begin a two-day working visit to Indonesia on Monday for the 13th Annual Consultation with President Prabowo Subianto, marking their first formal bilateral meeting since Prabowo took office. The delegation includes Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, and other key ministers. Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin described the event as the highest-level bilateral mechanism between the two nations, reinforcing strategic cooperation. 'This Annual Consultation reflects the strong political commitment of both countries to enhance collaboration in trade, defence, connectivity, and education,' he said during a media briefing. The leaders will discuss regional and global issues, with a Joint Statement expected upon conclusion. Four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on land border management, health, and ICT will be exchanged during the visit. Anwar will also address the ASEAN Secretariat, delivering a policy speech on Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship priorities. Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Indonesia grew by 4.5% in 2024, reaching RM116.29 billion (US$25.5 billion). Indonesia remains Malaysia's second-largest ASEAN trading partner. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar to visit Indonesia for first annual consultation with Prabowo
JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will embark on a two-day working visit to Indonesia starting Monday to attend the 13th Annual Consultation with President Prabowo Subianto - the first such meeting between the two leaders. Anwar will be accompanied by Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz; Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. "This Annual Consultation represents the highest-level bilateral mechanism between Malaysia and Indonesia, aimed at reinforcing strategic and comprehensive cooperation," Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said during a media briefing here on Sunday. He said the Annual Consultation, convened alternately between the two countries since 2006, reflects the strong political commitment of both nations to enhance collaboration across a wide range of sectors, including trade and investment, defence and security, connectivity, food security and education. "The leaders are expected to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," he said, adding that a Joint Statement will be issued at the conclusion of the consultation. The previous consultation was held in 2017, making this a timely opportunity for both leaders to reaffirm their strategic partnership and explore new areas of cooperation in response to current regional and global challenges. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the leaders will also witness the exchange of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in the areas of land border, health cooperation and information and communications technology. During the visit, he said the Prime Minister is also scheduled to visit the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta, at the invitation of the Asean Secretary-General, Dr Kao Kim Hourn. Anwar will also deliver a Policy Speech on Asean in the context of Malaysia's Asean Chairmanship in 2025, underscoring Malaysia's ongoing commitment to regional integration and community-building. In 2024, Indonesia ranked as Malaysia's sixth-largest global trading partner and the second largest within Asean. Bilateral trade increased by 4.5 per cent from RM111.21 billion (US$24.39 billion) in 2023 to RM116.29 billion (US$25.5 billion) in 2024. – Bernama
