A Shift in Chinese Taste for Durian Throws Malaysian Farmers Into Turmoil
Malaysian durian farmers saw immense profits over the last decade as China snapped up their produce. But tastes have shifted.
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No Double Standards And No Compromise On Terrorism Says Prime Minister Modi
India and Malaysia elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday through a summit in Kuala Lumpur between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim. The leaders announced agreements spanning security, semiconductors, digital payments, health, disaster management, combating corruption, audio-visual co-production, technical and vocational
PM Modi And PM Anwar Push To Fast-Track AITIGA Review As India-Malaysia Partnership Deepens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim used a joint press conference to reaffirm their commitment to an expanded and mutually beneficial economic partnership, centred on the ongoing review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).They emphasised that the review should be completed at the earliest opportunity and highlighted the importance of friendly
PM Modi Departs For India After Concluding Two-Day Malaysia Visit; Seals Defence, Tech, And Cultural Pacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Kuala Lumpur after concluding a successful two-day official visit to Malaysia. The trip, which wrapped up on Sunday, 8 February 2026, featured a series of high-level engagements and agreements aimed at bolstering ties in defence, security, semiconductors, and trade.Upon arrival on 7 February, PM Modi received a ceremonial red-carpet welcome from
India And Malaysia Accelerate Comprehensive Strategic Ties In Trade, Defence, Tech, And Beyond
India and Malaysia have committed to invigorating their strategic partnership, with a focus on expanding defence, security, technology, and trade relations. On 8 February 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first overseas visit of the year to Kuala Lumpur, joined Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in announcing measures to inject "new speed and depth" into bilateral ties.The
PM Modi In Malaysia: Forging Ties From Defence To Semiconductors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day official visit to Malaysia has injected strong momentum into transforming the upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete achievements.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim described his discussions with PM Modi as "very vital, very strategic, and critical" for advancing bilateral relations. He recalled the elevation of ties in 2024 and
PM Modi Prioritizes ASEAN Centrality In Indo-Pacific Strategy With Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India’s steadfast commitment to ASEAN centrality during a visit to Kuala Lumpur on 8 February 2026. Speaking at a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, he described the Indo-Pacific as the world’s emerging growth engine. PM Modi emphasised deepening cooperation in emerging technologies following extensive bilateral talks.He
PM Modi’s Malaysia Trip Seals Comprehensive Pacts A Decade After Strategic Leap
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia marks a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, coming nearly a decade after his 2015 official trip, during which ties were elevated to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership.Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Periasamy Kumaran highlighted this continuity, noting the steady expansion of cooperation between the two nations.The relationship
Malaysian PM Ibrahim Calls PM Modi A Great Friend Says ‘Excited, Thankful, Appreciative’
PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia was framed around a warm display of friendship and longstanding ties, with both leaders emphasising personal rapport and shared heritage.Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Modi at the airport with a hug, signalling a cordial rapport that set the tone for the two-day visit. Anwar described Modi as a great friend and expressed personal excitement, thanking
PM Modi Lauds Anwar Ibrahim’s Personal Welcome At Airport As Symbol of India–Malaysia Bond
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the warm reception extended by his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, during his ongoing visit to Kuala Lumpur. Speaking to the Indian diaspora at a community event, PM Modi highlighted PM Ibrahim’s personal gesture of receiving him at the airport and sharing a car ride, describing it as a reflection of the Malaysian leader’s love and respect for