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 ...

December 11, 2025 2:18 PM

India, Malaysia hold third joint working group meeting on counter-terrorism in New Delhi

India and Malaysia held the third meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Combating Transnational Crime in New Delhi on Wednesday. The discussions were co-chaired by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) Dr. Vinod Bahade and Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs Under Secretary Mohd. Azlan bin Razali. During the meeting, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and stressed the need for stronger international cooperation to count...

November 11, 2025 12:12 PM

Malaysia, Thailand resume search for missing Rohingya after deadly boat sinking

Malaysian and Thai authorities on Tuesday resumed their search for dozens of people missing at sea, days after a boat carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority sank near the border between the two countries, killing at least 21. Thirteen survivors have been rescued in Malaysian waters since Saturday, while 12 were found dead, including two children, Malaysia's maritime agency told reporters on Monday. Romli Mustafa, regional director at the agency, said his counterparts...

November 10, 2025 2:14 PM

Malaysia steps up search for missing Rohingya boats, at least 11 dead

Malaysian maritime patrols scoured coastal waters in the Andaman Sea on Monday in search of dozens of missing members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority who police believe were on a boat that capsized and sank, killing at least 11 people. Hundreds of Rohingya boarded a vessel towards Malaysia two weeks ago, before being split into groups and sent to two boats on Thursday, said Khairul Azhar Nuruddin, police chief on Malaysia's northern Langkawi island, from where search operations are co...

October 31, 2025 12:52 PM

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

India and the United States on Friday signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in their growing partnership. The agreement, exchanged between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, provides a long-term policy direction for the US–India Major Defence Partnership. The development underscores the expanding strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington. Announcing the agreement, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described ...