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Barnama
29-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia And Indonesia Achieve Important Agreements In 13th Annual Consultation
From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia reached several important agreements in the 13th Annual Consultation held in Jakarta, including border issues, expanding economic cooperation and efforts to accelerate the implementation of new energy projects, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said among the main achievements of the talks were the signing of four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering border issues including Pulau Sebatik, health, information and communication and internet governance. 'We touched on various important issues including a US$30 billion bilateral trade target, investment cooperation in Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), as well as smoother cross-border access facilities in Entikong,' he said at a press conference after the talks. Anwar also stressed that Malaysia's investments in strategic sectors in Indonesia were based on a genuine spirit to strengthen regional prosperity. He said Malaysia's aim was to be an honest and trustworthy development partner in various fields, including renewable energy with Sarawak as an export hub for infrastructure, housing, education and technology. Regarding the issue of maritime boundaries in the Sulawesi Sea, Anwar said the discussions were conducted based on international law, particularly the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), as well as the interests of both countries. "Our spirit is to safeguard each other's interests while respecting the boundaries established in accordance with international law. We will continue with that spirit so that there is no tension," he explained. On the issue of security, Anwar said Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to boost cooperation through the Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA) framework to maintain peace in the Sulu Sea and Sulawesi Sea.
Barnama
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
PM Anwar Arrives In Jakarta For Annual Consultation With Prabowo
GENERAL From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here today to attend the 13th Annual Consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, scheduled to take place tomorrow. 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, tomorrow 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
Barnama
27-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
PM Anwar To Visit Indonesia For First Annual Consultation With Prabowo
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 27 (Bernama) -- 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. bootstrap slideshow "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.
Barnama
25-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Indonesia Monitoring Thailand-Cambodia Tensions, Backs Peaceful Dialogue
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 25 (Bernama) -- Indonesia is closely monitoring recent developments along the Thailand-Cambodia border amid escalating tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. 'We are confident that the two neighbouring countries will immediately return to peaceful means to settle their differences in line with the principles enshrined in the ASEAN Charter and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation,' the ministry said in a statement posted on X. bootstrap slideshow Jakarta said it was also paying close attention to the safety and wellbeing of Indonesian nationals in the affected areas. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, in its advisory, urged its citizens in Cambodia, particularly those in Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces, to remain calm and vigilant, as reports of intensified border clashes emerged on Thursday. Citizens were also encouraged to stay informed through trusted sources and to register on the 'Peduli WNI' (WNI-warganegara Indonesia) platform to maintain communication with embassy officials. In a separate advisory, the Indonesian embassy in Bangkok issued a similar warning to citizens in Thailand's Surin, Buriram, Si Sa Ket, Sa Kaeo, Trat and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, urging them to follow guidance from local authorities. At least 15 Indonesian nationals are currently registered in the Thai border provinces of Trat, Sa Kaeo and Ubon Ratchathani, the embassy said, adding that no injuries or direct impacts have been reported so far. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
23-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
ADB Chief Supports Timor-Leste's ASEAN Bid, Pledges Stronger Development Ties
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has welcomed Timor-Leste's upcoming accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ADB president Masato Kanda said this during his first official visit to the country, and also pledged to expand development support to the island nation, which gained independence from Indonesia in 2002. bootstrap slideshow Over a four-day visit that ended Monday, he met President José Ramos-Horta and acting Prime Minister Mariano Assanami Sabino, commending the country's progress towards ASEAN membership. 'Timor-Leste's journey from independence to ASEAN membership is a story of resilience and vision. ADB is proud to stand with the people and Government of Timor-Leste at this historic moment,' Kanda said in a statement. He also met Finance Minister Santina Cardoso and other senior officials, reaffirming ADB's commitment to support Timor-Leste's priorities through deeper cooperation in infrastructure, private sector development, youth empowerment and improved livelihoods. According to ADB, Kanda's visit, which was the first by an ADB president to a member classified as both fragile and a small island developing state, underscored the bank's commitment to its most vulnerable members. He visited the Coffee and Agroforestry Livelihood Improvement Project (CALIP), supported by ADB and Japan, that assists 2,000 farming families in a sector involving 38 per cent of Timorese households and which plays a vital role in diversifying the country's economy. Kanda also toured the expansion site of Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport, a project supported by ADB, Australia and Japan, which is expected to more than double annual passenger capacity to over 400,000 by 2030 and meet ASEAN infrastructure standards.
