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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has praised five decades of friendship with Malaysia in National Day messages to Sultan Ibrahim and PM Anwar Ibrahim, emphasising commitment to expanding bilateral ties and people-to-people exchanges.
Japan commemorated 81 years since its 1945 World War II surrender on Saturday, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasising peace commitments while notably avoiding explicit references to the nation's wartime aggression and historical remorse.
Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa has taken up his position as Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia after completing nearly three years as High Commissioner to India. The career diplomat brings extensive experience across multiple continents.
Vietnamese President To Lam has praised the deepening relationship between Vietnam and Malaysia, highlighting robust political cooperation and economic expansion that reached US$10.8 billion in the first half of 2026.
Malaysia's Human Resources Minister has pledged closer collaboration with Pakistan and Sri Lanka on workforce development and skills training, signalling regional commitment to addressing evolving employment challenges across South Asia.