JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Jakarta for a special visit to discuss escalating geopolitical developments in the Middle East and strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral cooperation. The aircraft carrying Anwar landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta at 3.45pm local time. The Prime Minister was received by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, Indonesia's Ambassador to Malaysia Raden Datuk Mohammad Iman Hascarya and Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. This is Anwar's first trip to Jakarta this year at the invitation of Prabowo, following a phone conversation between the two leaders on March 23. Both leaders are also expected to streamline bilateral cooperation ahead of Malaysia hosting the 14th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation later this year.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 10:45 UTC