NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the thriving Indian cultural heritage in Malaysia and acknowledges the significant role the Malaysian Indian community plays in this. Indian festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in every corner of the world," Modi said in the latest episode on the eve of India's Republic Day on Wednesday (Jan 28). Our Indian community in Malaysia is also doing commendable work in this regard," he said. The Indian prime minister is expected to visit Malaysia in early February. Malaysia and India elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi in August 2024.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 15:24 UTC