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Spain's foreign minister announced Friday that nearly all migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, countering what he termed deliberate misinformation about the incident.
Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn will visit Malaysia from August 3 for the third Cambodia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation meeting, aimed at deepening ties across multiple sectors.
The MACC will spearhead a specialized ASEAN training course on asset recovery, drawing on Malaysia's experience from the 1MDB case to help regional countries strengthen corruption-fighting capabilities.
Cambodia and Indonesia have committed to intensifying efforts against online scams, with Phnom Penh set to host an international conference in September to tackle the growing cross-border fraud problem.
Timor-Leste's accession to the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption marks a significant expansion of the region's anti-graft machinery, with Malaysia hosting the 22nd secretariat meeting to coordinate efforts across member states.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will host the 22nd Asean-PAC meeting, bringing together regional and international bodies to coordinate efforts against graft and enhance cross-border enforcement mechanisms.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 22nd ASEAN Parties Against Corruption Secretariat Meeting in Melaka from July 28-30, bringing together anti-corruption agencies from across Southeast Asia and regional partners.
Indonesia and Turkey adopt a joint labour action plan while the Philippines implements its first wage increase tranche. Singapore unveils an ambitious youth development programme, and Thailand battles rising bacterial infections during rainy season.
Malaysia's Food and Drinks Expo is projected to surpass last year's RM1.081 billion in sales, driven by robust international participation and strong demand. Industry leaders call for government support and regional cooperation to address mounting supply chain pressures.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Genron NPO president Yasushi Kudo to explore avenues for deepening Malaysia-Japan strategic engagement and advancing mutual cooperation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during a three-day state visit to Malaysia, with discussions covering bilateral trade and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring nations.
The Philippines is pressing ASEAN to bolster defences for critical maritime routes, particularly the Strait of Malacca and South China Sea, warning that disruptions could severely damage regional economies and energy security.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has stressed that Malaysia's long-term prosperity hinges on investing in human capital development rather than economic metrics alone, addressing complex global challenges through collaboration.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is visiting Jakarta on July 6 for the Singapore-Indonesia Leaders' Retreat with President Prabowo Subianto, marking the second such summit and reflecting expanding cooperation between the neighbours.
Singapore and Timor-Leste have signed a bilateral cooperation framework to deepen economic ties and expand collaboration in healthcare and education. From 2027, Singapore will open selected sectors to Timorese workers, reflecting growing confidence in the country's future.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed Malaysia to deepening partnership with the Boao Forum for Asia across trade, investment, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, energy transition, food security, and education.
Indonesian police have arrested Chinese national Zheng Rongjing at Jakarta's main airport following an Interpol red notice from Beijing. The suspect is accused of leading an international online scam network based in Cambodia.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his first official overseas visit in Putrajaya, reaffirming commitment to bolster ties with Malaysia through enhanced diplomatic engagement and multilateral cooperation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has urged ASEAN and Russia to unlock deeper cooperation in emerging sectors including artificial intelligence, data centres, and power generation, arguing that traditional economic ties have not yet reached their full potential.
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Malaysia's national news agency Bernama and Timor-Leste's TATOLI have signed a cooperation agreement to share news content and provide journalism training, strengthening media ties between the two ASEAN nations.
Penang is pursuing expanded cooperation with Hungary in education, technological innovation, water management and green initiatives. The partnership builds on Hungary's scholarship programme for Malaysian students and explores business and research opportunities.
Southeast Asia shows resilience this week as Indonesia maintains emerging market credentials, the Philippines emerges as a leading Muslim-friendly destination, and Singapore opens advanced maritime facilities. Regional cooperation strengthens amid economic and geopolitical headwinds.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for strengthened Asean-Russia cooperation to tackle global challenges including political tensions, economic fragmentation and climate change, as the bloc pursues its Vision 2045 agenda.
Coordinated raids across Kelantan and Terengganu have resulted in eleven arrests and the confiscation of timber and machinery valued at RM2.43 million, signalling intensified crackdowns on east coast logging operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to combine efforts against cross-border organised crime and advance joint energy initiatives, citing existing frameworks as a foundation.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia, describing bilateral ties as exceptionally good and discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, and infrastructure development.