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September 14, 2026 3:57 PM

INS Mysore concludes Exercise Samudra Laksamana, strengthens India-Malaysia naval cooperation

As part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment, Indian Naval Ship Mysore participated in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana with the Royal Malaysian Navy at Lumut, Malaysia, from September 9 to 12, 2026. The exercise provided an opportunity for the two Navies to engage across a broad spectrum of professional and operational activities. Strengthening professional ties through harbour phase The harbour phase featured professional exchanges and interactions between personnel of ...

September 13, 2026 11:38 AM

PM Modi welcomes world leaders at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS open session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, ahead of the open session on ‘Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth’. PM Modi welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart...

August 19, 2026 11:51 PM

India, Malaysia review cooperation in public administration, governance reforms

India and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation in public administration and governance reforms, with a focus on capacity building, digital governance and exchange of best practices. The commitment was made at the 2nd India-Malaysia Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on “Cooperation in the Field of Public Administration and Governance Reforms”, held on August 18. The meeting was co-chaired by Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary in the Department of Adm...

June 10, 2026 10:24 AM

Malaysia’s Petronas signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA

Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per annum under a 20-year deal, the leaders of the two countries said on Wednesday. The agreement, which will begin in 2028, comes as Japan looks to beef up its energy reserves to cope with a global LNG crunch linked to the war in Iran. "Amid growing uncertainty in the international energy situation, cooperation with Malaysia, a stable supplier of LNG to Japan, is becoming increasingl...

March 19, 2026 5:22 PM

PM Modi speaks with Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim, discusses West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Anwar Ibrahim, during which the two leaders exchanged greetings and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia. In a post on X, PM Modi said he had spoken with his Malaysian counterpart and extended festive greetings, while also discussing the “deeply concerning situation” in the region. PM Modi conveyed warm wishes to Ibrahim and the people of Malaysia on the occasion of the upcoming festival of Hari Raya Aidi...

February 8, 2026 2:59 PM

Indian diaspora key pillar of India–Malaysia ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with distinguished members of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, including Ministers, Members of Parliament and veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, highlighting the community’s vital contribution to Malaysia’s development and to the strengthening of India–Malaysia relations. Among those present at the interaction were Malaysian Minister of Digital Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Human Resources Ramanan Ramakrishnan, Deputy Minister in the Prime Mi...

February 8, 2026 2:02 PM

PM Modi interacts with INA Veterans in Malaysia, pays tribute to Azad Hind Fauj

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday interacted with veterans of the Azad Hind Fauj, also known as the Indian National Army (INA), during his two-day official visit to Malaysia, recalling the historic role of the force and its enduring legacy among the Indian community in Southeast Asia. During the interaction, the Prime Minister met INA veteran Jeyaraj Raja Rao, describing the meeting as deeply inspiring. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Prime Minister Modi said that the veteran’s lif...

February 8, 2026 10:11 AM

No double standards, no compromise on terrorism: PM Modi in Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India’s stance on terrorism is firm, asserting that there would be “no double standards and no compromise” on the issue. He said India will continue to expand cooperation with Malaysia in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing and maritime security. Addressing a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Modi thanked his counterpart for the warm welcome and said Malaysia was the desti...

February 8, 2026 8:55 AM

Trust has become India’s strongest currency: PM Modi in Malaysia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the deep cultural, historical and people-centric ties between India and Malaysia, describing the Indian diaspora as a “living bridge” connecting the two nations. Addressing a large community programme in Kuala Lumpur, the Prime Minister said that India’s success is intrinsically linked with Malaysia’s success and, in turn, Asia’s success. Expressing gratitude for the warm reception by the Indian-origin community, Prime Minister Modi...

February 4, 2026 4:55 PM

PM Modi to visit Malaysia on Saturday, hold bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia from February 7 to 8, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Malaysia and the first since India and Malaysia elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with his Malaysian counterpart ...