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Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has called on Malaysian diplomatic missions to take a more proactive stance in pursuing strategic cooperation opportunities, promoting Malaysian products, and attracting foreign investment to strengthen the nation's global economic position.
Southeast Asian nations pursue interconnected agendas: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam deepen border security ties; Indonesia cuts fuel prices and plans airport expansion; Philippines extends Taiwan visa exemptions; Thailand addresses southern violence.
Malaysia and Indonesia will strengthen cooperation in halal industry development, trade, and rural advancement. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid outlined plans for new Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Council and regional bodies to boost halal ecosystem competitiveness.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Malaysia, pledging stronger bilateral engagement through enhanced institutional mechanisms and new cooperation frameworks in culture and counter-terrorism.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the completion of a decade-long Asean-Russia trade and investment framework represents meaningful progress, though success hinges on establishing the right regulatory and political circumstances.