JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has concluded his special visit to Jakarta on Friday (March 27) after meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka here. The meeting, which commenced at 4.30pm local time, took place against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Following the discussions, Prabowo accompanied Anwar to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport as a gesture of goodwill and cordial ties between the two leaders. Anwar departed for home at about 7.15pm local time, concluding his one-day working visit. The two leaders had held five high-level exchanges last year, including the 13th Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation on July 28 in Jakarta.

Source: The Star March 27, 2026 14:50 UTC