JOINT STATEMENT

BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA

ON THE OCCASION OF THE OFFICIAL VISIT BY

HIS EXCELLENCY SHRI NARENDRA MODI, PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA TO MALAYSIA

7 – 8 FEBRUARY 2026

 

At the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, His Excellency, Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, undertook an official visit to Malaysia from 7 to 8 February 2026. The visit reflected the deep-rooted friendship and enduring people-to-people ties, based on civilizational connections between the two countries. It reaffirmed the shared commitment of the two Leaders to further consolidate and expand the India–Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1957, Malaysia and India have built a partnership based on mutual respect and shared values, which was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in August 2024.

3. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya. The Leaders then held official bilateral meetings on 8 February 2026, reaffirming the CSP. The Prime Ministers held extensive and productive discussions in a warm and cordial atmosphere, covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, energy, agriculture, health, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people contacts, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also hosted an official luncheon in honour of Prime Minister Modi. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening institutional cooperation.

4. The two Leaders reaffirmed that the deep historical links, millenia old contacts, shared cultural heritage and democratic values, between the two countries and the presence of a vibrant Indian community in Malaysia constitute a unique, strong and enduring foundation for the bilateral relationship, and continue to enrich its multi-dimensional character. 

Political Cooperation

5. The Leaders agreed that regular dialogue and exchanges, including high-level visits, have strengthened mutual understanding and coordination across various areas of bilateral cooperation. They reaffirmed the importance of sustaining engagement on bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest. In this regard, the Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) and Joint Commission Meetings (JCM) remain key platforms underpinning Malaysia–India relations.

6. Guided by their shared commitment to parliamentary democracy, the Leaders encouraged enhanced parliamentary cooperation and exchanges, noting that such engagement has strengthened institutional linkages and deepened mutual understanding. They expressed satisfaction at the recently concluded visit of the Speaker of House of Representatives of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Johari Abdul, to India for the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) from 13-16 January 2026, in addition to the visit of Indian Parliamentary delegation to Malaysia in September 2025 for the 46th General Assembly of ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA); and the visit of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation to Malaysia from 31 May – 03 June 2025.

Trade and Investment Cooperation

7. Recognising India as a vital global economic partner, Malaysia appreciates the growth in bilateral trade. Both Leaders underscored that this partnership is one of mutual value and strategic synergy. In the spirit of balanced cooperation, both Leaders agreed to enhance trade facilitation and explore expanded potential in diverse areas, including semiconductors, digital economy, and industrial collaboration.

8. The Leaders emphasized the importance of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (MICECA) and the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA).Both leaders welcomed the ongoing review of AITIGA to make it mutually beneficial, trade facilitative and relevant to current global trading practices. Both Leaders also appreciated MICECA for its potential for deepening economic relations and encouraged its optimum utilization. 

9. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the growing bilateral investments and encouraged greater cooperation and investments across priority sectors including in Infrastructure, Energy, including Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Healthcare, Digital economy, Fintech, Startups, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitality, Green Technologies and other high value sectors. Prime Minister Modi highlighted India’s role as a key investment destination for Malaysian companies, while Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed the significant presence of Indian manufacturing and technology firms, which have contributed to high-skilled job creation in Malaysia.

10. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the convening of the tenth (10th) meeting of the India-Malaysia CEO Forum, in Kuala Lumpur on 7 February 2026. The leaders also noted the outcome document of the CEOs Forum, and expressed hope that the Forum would continue to complement efforts to further strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries.

11. Both Prime Ministers appreciated the continued collaboration between Reserve Bank of India and Bank Negara Malaysia to promote usage of local currency settlement in bilateral trade and investments, and encouraged industries on both sides to further facilitate the invoicing and settlement of trade in local currencies, i.e. Indian Rupee and Malaysian Ringgit.

12. The Leaders acknowledged that connectivity is a key determinant and enabler for enhanced economic cooperation. In this regard, they appreciated the growing air and maritime connectivity between the countries and agreed to strengthen it further.

Food Security and Agri-commodity Cooperation

13. Both Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in food security and nutrition, particularly in the trade of staple commodities, while respecting each country’s domestic policies. They emphasized the importance of ensuring stable, resilient, and sustainable supply chains to safeguard the food security and nutritional needs of their populations. The Leaders encouraged regular dialogue, information exchange, and collaborative measures to anticipate and mitigate potential disruptions in agricultural production and trade.

14. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil. In this regard, the Leaders encouraged deeper collaboration in oil palm cultivation. Furthermore, both sides also agreed for collaboration in value chain development of palm oil, including downstream, higher value-added palm-based products. Both sides also agreed for structured engagement on timely resolution of market access matters.

Digital and Financial Cooperation

15. The Leaders applauded the formalisation of the Malaysia–India Digital Council (MIDC), recognising its potential as a key platform to advance digital cooperation, foster innovation, and explore collaborative projects in areas such as fintech, e-governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), and emerging technologies. Both Leaders emphasised that MIDC will serve as a strategic mechanism to strengthen bilateral digital engagement and support the digital transformation agendas of both countries.

16. The Leaders welcomed the collaboration between NPCI International Limited (NIPL) and PayNet Malaysia to establish bilateral payment linkages. They noted that this integration will significantly enhance the ease of doing business and provide seamless, low-cost remittance and payment solutions for tourists, students, and small businesses, thereby enabling closer economic and people-to-people connectivity between Malaysia and India.

Energy and Semiconductor Cooperation

17. In the energy sector, the Leaders noted the significant strides made by PETRONAS and Gentari in India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen landscape. In this regard, both Leaders emphasized the vast potential for further collaboration in large scale solar energy initiatives, leveraging Malaysia’s expertise to drive clean energy solutions and achieve mutual net-zero ambitions. Malaysia appreciates India’s initiative in establishing the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

18. The Leaders acknowledged the strategic importance of the semiconductor industry to the global technology landscape and underlined the mutual benefit of strengthening bilateral synergy in this sector. They emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation to strengthen the semiconductor value chain focusing on technological innovation, workforce development, and supply chain stability to build a resilient and competitive ecosystem. The Prime Ministers commended the cooperation initiatives underway, including cooperation between IIT- Madras Global and Advanced Semiconductor Academy of Malaysia and between the Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) and Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Defence and Security Cooperation

19. The Leaders expressed satisfaction with the robust defence relationship between Malaysia and India, underscored by the regular exchanges, visits, staff talks, exercises, training courses and defence industry collaboration. They welcomed the successful outcomes of the Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) and its subcommittees, including the Terms of Reference on establishment of a Strategic Affairs Working Group (SAWG) and Su-30 Forum.

20. Both Leaders appreciated India's steadfast engagement in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus framework and welcomed the co-chairmanship with Malaysia of the Counter-Terrorism Working Group for the 2024-2027 term. The Leaders extended an invitation to all ADMM-Plus members to participate in the forthcoming Expert Working Group on Counter Terrorism Table-Top Exercise (EWG CT TTX), co-chaired by India and Malaysia, and scheduled to be hosted by Malaysia in 2026.

21. The Leaders also took note of the regular participation of their defence delegations and companies in defence exhibitions, including in the Aero India 2025 and Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025).

22. The Leaders expressed satisfaction at the conduct of the fifth (5th) edition of the India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, Harimau Shakti, between Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army, during 05-18 December 2025, in Rajasthan, India.

23. The Prime Ministers encouraged the growing maritime cooperation between India and Malaysia, including through regular goodwill and operational deployments. In this regard, they appreciated the visit of INS Sahyadri to Kemaman, Malaysia in October 2025 and of hydrographic vessel INS Sandhayak to Port Klang, Malaysia in July 2025. The leaders also welcomed the regular navy-to-navy interactions between the countries, including under bilateral and multilateral naval exercises such as ‘Samudra Laksamana’, MILAN and ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME).

24. The Leaders also expressed satisfaction with the establishment of cooperation between the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of India under the Inaugural Malaysia-India Security Dialogue, platform to discuss cooperation and mutual assistance on security matters.

25. The two Prime Ministers unequivocally and strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. They called for zero tolerance of terrorism and for concerted international efforts to combat terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner. They agreed to counter radicalisation and violent extremism; combat financing of terrorism; prevent use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, through cooperation in information and knowledge sharing, exchange of best practices and capacity building. Recognising the linkages between terrorism and transnational organised crime, the two leaders agreed to cooperate in the area of transnational organised crime, including through sharing of information and best practices. The two Leaders reaffirmed commitment to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in countering terrorism, including in the UN and FATF.

Education and Skill Development

26. Both Leaders noted the presence of a large number of students in each other’s countries and the ongoing programmes under the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC). They encouraged the two sides to facilitate greater student and faculty exchanges and cooperation between educational institutions. Prime Minister Modi also invited Malaysian students to avail the opportunities offered by India under the ‘Study in India’ Programme.

27. The Leaders also highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to develop a skilled workforce aligned with the evolving needs of both countries. They encouraged joint initiatives, knowledge-sharing, and exchange programmes to strengthen vocational training, promote employability, and support sustainable economic growth through skill development.

Culture, Tourism and People-to-People

28. The two Prime Ministers agreed to further streamline the mobility of workers and professionals between the two countries, in view of the strong people-to-people connect.

29. The Leaders reaffirmed tourism as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation and an important driver of people-to-people ties between Malaysia and India. In this regard, India welcomed Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign, whereas Malaysia appreciated the ‘Incredible India’ tourism campaign. Both sides underscored the importance of sustainable and inclusive tourism in supporting economic growth and mutual understanding. Both Leaders expressed their shared commitment to further deepening tourism cooperation and enhancing two-way visitor flows between the two countries.

30. Acknowledging the vibrant people-to-people ties, the Leaders welcomed the ongoing visa liberalisation, which has bolstered tourist arrivals and business travel.

31. Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and India in the spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Recognising the continued growth in passenger demand and the importance of enhanced connectivity for tourism, trade and people-to-people exchanges, both Governments agreed to further deepen cooperation in the field of civil aviation.

32. In this context, the Malaysian side proposed to further enhance existing air traffic rights. The Indian side took note of the request.

33. The two Leaders appreciated the operationalization of the Thiruvalluvar Chair of Indian Studies at the prestigious Universiti Malaya (UM), Kuala Lumpur and welcomed the establishment of Thiruvalluvar Center at Universiti Malaya. Prime Minister Anwar welcomed the announcement of Thiruvalluvar Scholarships for Malaysian nationals.

Healthcare Cooperation

34. Both Leaders reaffirmed the partnership in Healthcare and Traditional Medicine. Both Leaders committed to exploring health initiatives to address critical medical needs across the region. 

35. Malaysia remains committed to addressing the necessary arrangements to enable the future deployment of Traditional Indian Medicine (TIM) experts to Malaysia under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme, and is engaging in active consultations with India. This will facilitate the resumption of TIM services at selected Ministry of Health hospitals, complementing allopathic medicine as we move towards an integrated and holistic model of care.

36. The Leaders noted the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the area of affordable healthcare and medicine, and welcomed the discussions between both sides on cooperation in the area of drug regulation, recognition of pharmacopoeia and recognition of nursing services.

37. The two Leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), India and the University of Cyberjaya (UoC), Malaysia in October 2025, which promotes research collaboration, training and academic exchanges in homeopathy.

Cooperation in Sustainable Development

38. The Leaders underscored their shared dedication to biodiversity conservation, highlighting Malaysia’s role as a founding member of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). Both Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting and conserving the big cat species of the world including in Malaysia and India through enhanced bilateral cooperation in areas such as research and development, capacity building, technology transfer and the sharing of best practices.

39. Recognising the vulnerability of both countries to natural and man-made disasters, the Leaders stressed on the need to strengthen disaster cooperation. This includes sharing of expertise, training of personnel in disaster management and search-and-rescue techniques, and conducting joint exercises. Such efforts will be pursued under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Disaster Management between the National Disaster Management Authorities of both countries. The Leaders acknowledged the importance of relevant regional and international initiatives, including the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), in promoting international cooperation in disaster risk reduction and resilience. 

Regional and Multilateral Cooperation

40. The Leaders exchanged views on pressing regional and global issues. They emphasised the need for peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

41. Malaysia welcomed India’s 2026 BRICS Chairmanship, while India reaffirmed its commitment in supporting Malaysia’s role as a BRICS Partner Country and noted the aspiration of Malaysia to become a member of BRICS. Both Leaders recognized this cooperation as a strategic milestone toward enhancing a more balanced and representative international order. Both Leaders also shared the view that such engagements provide vital platforms for economies to contribute constructively to equitable global governance and sustainable development.

42. Both Prime Ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation in multilateral fora, including United Nations, and support reforms of international institutions. They pledged to work together to enhance multilateralism, reflective of contemporary realities so as to make international organisations, including the UNSC, more representative. Reflecting the strong spirit of mutual support in multilateral forums, the two Leaders discussed mutual support for various international candidatures. India deeply appreciated Malaysia’s support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UNSC.

43. Both Leaders welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Combating and Preventing Corruption; MoU on Disaster Management; MoC on Cooperation in promoting Social Security Programs and Activities for Indian citizens as Insured Persons in Malaysia; as well as the Agreement on Audio-Visual Co-Production. The Leaders also witnessed the Exchange of Notes between Malaysia and India on Cooperation in the fields of Semiconductors; Healthcare; National Security; and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In addition, the Leaders noted the Exchange of Letters (EoL) on the renewal of the MoU on United Nations Peacekeeping Cooperation and the ratification by Malaysia of the Framework Agreement on the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).

44. The two Leaders reiterated their commitment to respecting freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded lawful commerce, based on the principles of international law, as reflected notably in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. The two Leaders urged all parties to resolve disputes through peaceful means in accordance with the universally recognised principles of international law, including UNCLOS 1982.

45. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed India’s full and consistent support for ASEAN Unity and ASEAN Centrality. Prime Minister Modi appreciated Malaysia’s successful Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2025 and thanked Malaysia and other ASEAN Member States for their support in jointly strengthening ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

46. Both the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, rules-based, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Both sides welcomed deepening of efforts to implement the ‘ASEAN-India Joint Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) for Peace, Stability and Prosperity in the Region’ through enhanced cooperation between the AOIP and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), including concrete initiatives towards implementing the AOIP’s areas of cooperation.

47. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his profound gratitude to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the people of Malaysia for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality extended to him and his delegation during the visit. Prime Minister Modi extended a cordial invitation to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to visit India in the near future.  

TEKS PENGGULUNGAN

PERBAHASAN USUL MENJUNJUNG KASIH TITAH DIRAJA 2026

DEWAN RAKYAT

 

YB DATO’ LUKANISMAN BIN AWANG SAUNI

TIMBALAN MENTERI LUAR NEGERI

 

5 FEBRUARI 2026 (KHAMIS)

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Bismillahirrahmannirrahim

Assalamualaikum W.B.T,

Salam Sejahtera dan Salam Malaysia MADANI

1. Pada kesempatan ini, saya ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada sembilan (9) Ahli Yang Berhormat yang telah membangkitkan isu isu berkait rapat dengan Kementerian Luar Negeri, semasa Sesi Perbahasan ke atas Titah Diraja Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Yang Berhormat Yang Berhormat yang telah mengajukan soalan adalah:

 

i) YB Datuk Seri Utama Ir. Hasni Bin Mohammad [Simpang Renggam]; 

ii) YB Tuan William Leong Jee Keen [Selayang];

iii) YB Datuk Ali Anak Biju [Saratok]; 

iv) YB Tuan Syahredzan Bin Johan [Bangi]; 

v) YB Tuan Ahmad Tarmizi Bin Sulaiman [Sik]; 

vi) YB Tuan Wan Razali Bin Wan Nor [Kuantan];

vii) YB Tuan Ir. Ts. Haji Khairil Nizam Bin Khirudin [Jerantut];

viii) YB Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Abdul Hadi Bin Awang [Marang]; dan

ix) YB Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bin Bandy [Kalabakan]

 

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

2. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Simpang Renggam, Yang Berhormat Bangi dan Yang Berhormat Sik yang membangkitkan isu berkaitan dasar luar Malaysia. 

3. Dalam era ketidaktentuan geopolitik, Malaysia kekal teguh mengamalkan dasar luar yang aman, bebas dan berkecuali, berteraskan nilai-nilai keamanan, kemanusiaan, keadilan dan kesaksamaan. 

4. Pendekatan yang berprinsip dan pragmatik ini telah menjadi tunjang kepada pelaksanaan dasar luar Malaysia sejak negara mencapai kemerdekaan, dan ia telah terbukti berkesan dalam memelihara kedaulatan serta melindungi kepentingan negara.

5. Kerajaan tekad menerapkan pendekatan strategik tidak memihak secara aktif, atau dengan izin, active non-alignment, dalam mendepani cabaran realiti multipolar pada hari ini. 

6. Hasilnya, Malaysia berjaya mengekalkan dan memupuk hubungan baik dengan pelbagai negara, di samping mengimbangi hubungan dengan kuasa-kuasa besar seperti Amerika Syarikat dan Republik Rakyat China.

7. Ini sekali gus membuka ruang yang luas lagi dinamik kepada Malaysia, terutamanya sektor swasta kita, untuk giat meneroka peluang perdagangan dan pelaburan antarabangsa termasuk menembusi pasaran baharu seperti Amerika Latin dan Afrika. 

8. Selari dengan pendekatan tersebut juga, Malaysia terus melipatgandakan usaha memperkukuhkan kerjasama dalam platform-platform pelbagai hala seperti Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB), Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC), Kerjasama Ekonomi Asia-Pasifik (APEC) dan BRICS bagi menangani isu-isu yang berkepentingan. Ini termasuk dalam mengetengahkan isu-isu Palestin dan Global South.

9. Penglibatan aktif dan peranan utama yang dimainkan oleh Malaysia dalam platform-platform sebegini mencerminkan kekuatan suara serta komitmen teguh Malaysia dalam mendukung keadilan sosial bagi mengurangkan penderitaan manusia sejagat, mencapai penyelesaian konflik secara aman dan mempromosikan kestabilan global.

10. Kesimpulannya, penerapan pendekatan yang tidak memihak secara aktif dalam amalan diplomasi Malaysia adalah penting dalam memastikan negara ini kekal bebas dalam memperjuangkan kepentingan nasional dan strategik yang ditakrifkan mengikut syarat sendiri, tanpa tunduk kepada mana-mana tekanan luar.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

11. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Simpang Renggam dan Yang Berhormat Jerantut atas hujahan serta pandangan yang diberikan berhubung kejayaan yang telah dicapai sepanjang Malaysia memegang tanggungjawab sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN 2025. 

12. Sepanjang tempoh Kepengerusian ASEAN-Malaysia 2025, Malaysia telah membuktikan bahawa amanah yang digalas dilaksanakan dengan cemerlang dan berkesan.

13. Kejayaan ini bukan sahaja mencerminkan keupayaan serta kepimpinan Malaysia, malah turut memperkukuh kedudukan negara sebagai peneraju serantau yang berwibawa dan dihormati di peringkat antarabangsa.

14. Selain itu, komitmen berterusan Malaysia dalam memperkukuh Komuniti ASEAN, memelihara keamanan dan kestabilan serantau, serta mempertingkat integrasi dan kerjasama ekonomi telah menyumbang secara bermakna ke arah memastikan ASEAN kekal bersatu, relevan dan berdaya tahan dalam mendepani cabaran ketidaktentuan ekonomi serta geopolitik yang semakin kompleks.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

15. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Selayang yang telah membangkitkan mengenai situasi konflik Kemboja-Thailand.

16. Perjanjian gencatan senjata yang dimeterai antara Kemboja dan Thailand pada 27 Disember 2025 merupakan perkembangan yang amat positif ke arah mewujudkan kestabilan dan keamanan yang berkekalan di rantau ini.

17. Ia bukan sahaja mencerminkan komitmen tinggi kedua-dua pihak terhadap penyelesaian secara aman, malah turut menjadi bukti kejayaan berterusan Malaysia dalam memainkan peranan sebagai pemudah cara yang konstruktif dan berwibawa dalam konflik tersebut.

18. Malaysia akan terus menyokong sepenuhnya usaha Filipina, sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN pada tahun 2026 dalam memastikan kelangsungan keamanan di sempadan kedua-dua negara tersebut sentiasa terjamin di bawah pemantauan Pasukan Pemantau ASEAN, atau dengan izin, ASEAN Observer Team (AOT).

19. Beralih kepada situasi di Myanmar, saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Sik dan Yang Berhormat Selayang yang telah membangkitkan pelaksanaan ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC) dan pilihan raya di Myanmar.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

20. Pendirian Malaysia terhadap situasi di Myanmar kekal jelas dan konsisten.

21. Dengan berteraskan Kemuafakatan Lima Perkara ASEAN, atau dengan izin, ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC), Malaysia akan terus menyokong segala usaha ASEAN untuk menggesa penghentian keganasan, menggalakkan dialog politik yang inklusif, serta memastikan penyampaian bantuan kemanusian tanpa halangan kepada semua komuniti yang terjejas.

22. Malaysia amat kesal bahawa pihak junta masih enggan melaksanakan dengan izin, ASEAN Five-Point Consensus (5PC), secara bermakna dan sepenuhnya, walaupun krisis di Myanmar kini telah memasuki tahun kelima.

23. Natijahnya, rakyat Myanmar masih dibelenggu penderitaan akibat konflik yang berpanjangan, selain terikat dengan sekatan penyaluran bantuan kemanusiaan dari negara-negara luar.

24. Malaysia serta negara-negara jiran yang lain turut merasai kesan langsung akibat konflik ini, ini termasuk peningkatan jumlah pelarian pelbagai etnik serta ancaman jenayah rentas sempadan seperti penyeludupan dadah dan sindiket penipuan atas talian, atau dengan izin, online scams, yang semakin membimbangkan.

25. Sehubungan itu, para Pemimpin ASEAN di Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN Ke-47 pada bulan Oktober 2025 telah sekali lagi memperakukan dengan izin, ASEAN Leaders’ Review and Decision on the Implementation of the Five-Point Consensus bagi memastikan komitmen berterusan ASEAN ke arah memudah cara penyelesaian damai yang berkekalan di Myanmar.

26. Buat julung kalinya, dokumen ini turut menyentuh perihal pilihan raya di Myanmar, di mana para Pemimpin ASEAN sebulat suara menekankan keperluan agar sebarang proses pilihan raya, perlu dilaksanakan selaras dengan prinsip adil, bebas, telus dan berwibawa sebagaimana yang digariskan oleh undang-undang dan norma antarabangsa.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

27. Berhubung isu pilihan raya di Myanmar pula, Malaysia berpendirian bahawa sebarang pilihan raya yang dilaksanakan haruslah berteraskan prinsip adil, bebas, telus dan terangkum, selaras dengan aspirasi sebenar rakyat Myanmar.

28. Isu ini telah turut dibincangkan pada Sesi Pemukiman Menteri Menteri Luar Negeri ASEAN yang telah berlangsung di Cebu, Filipina, pada minggu lalu.   

29. Dalam sesi tersebut, Malaysia sekali lagi menzahirkan kebimbangan mengenai perjalanan dan pengendalian pilihan raya tersebut yang didapati tidak menepati prinsip-prinsip yang telah ditetapkan.

30. Yang Berhormat Menteri Luar Negeri juga telah mencadangkan agar Menteri-Menteri Luar Negeri ASEAN mengeluarkan satu Kenyataan Bersama mengenai pendirian ASEAN terhadap pilihan raya di Myanmar.

31. Namun, tiada kesepakatan dicapai berikutan perbezaan pendirian dalam kalangan Negara Anggota ASEAN. Justeru, mesyuarat telah bersetuju agar ASEAN meneruskan pemantauan rapi terhadap perkembangan pasca pilihan raya tersebut.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

32. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Bangi yang membangkitkan isu berkaitan Board of Peace (BoP).

33. Mengenai penubuhan Board of Peace (BoP), Kerajaan mengambil maklum akan kegusaran Ahli-ahli Yang Berhormat bahawa badan ini tidak seharusnya menjadi pengganti kepada Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB). Malaysia akan terus mempertahankan peranan PBB sebagai badan utama dunia dalam menjaga keamanan sejagat.

34. Sebagai makluman Ahli-ahli yang Berhormat, terdapat dua belas (12) negara termasuk Jerman, Perancis, Itali, Sepanyol, dan juga United Kingdom yang telah menolak untuk menyertai Board of Peace (BoP). 

35. Sebagai contoh, Perancis telah menolak secara rasmi penubuhan badan ini kerana ia dianggap mencabar kerangka pelbagai hala Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) serta mengenakan yuran penyertaan sebanyak USD1 bilion yang tidak munasabah.

36. Selain itu, Ireland dan Sepanyol turut menyatakan kesukaran untuk menyertai BoP kerana ia dilihat sekadar menambah kerangka kepada mandat sedia ada PBB.

37. Malah, Republik Rakyat China dan Rusia turut mengkritik inisiatif ini sebagai satu strategi untuk mengetepikan peranan Majlis Keselamatan PBB melalui platform yang dikawal secara mutlak.

38. Saya ingin menegaskan sekali lagi bahawa isu Palestin ini bukanlah semata-mata isu agama. Ia adalah isu kemanusiaan, isu hak asasi manusia dan isu hak rakyat Palestin untuk menentukan nasib sendiri dan hak untuk kembali ke tanah air mereka serta menubuh sebuah negara yang berdaulat berdasarkan sempadan pra-1967, dengan Baitulmaqdis Timur sebagai ibu negara.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

39. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Sik yang membangkitkan isu berkaitan kegagalan tindakan sedunia, peranan Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa (ICJ) dan diplomasi Malaysia.

40. Kerajaan berkongsi kekecewaan terhadap ketidakmampuan komuniti antarabangsa menghentikan pembunuhan berterusan di Gaza meskipun Mahkamah Keadilan Antarabangsa (ICJ) telah mengeluarkan perintah interim.

41. Ketidakpatuhan rejim Zionis terhadap keputusan mahkamah tertinggi dunia ini adalah satu penghinaan besar kepada sistem perundangan antarabangsa.

42. Menyentuh soal Sidang di Sharm El Sheikh pada Oktober 2025, ketiadaan Malaysia di sana bukanlah satu kegagalan diplomasi. Pihak penganjur (AS-Mesir) hanya menjemput negara-negara yang memberikan sokongan penuh dan serta-merta terhadap Pelan Damai Presiden Trump.

43. Dalam menjelaskan pendirian kita, Malaysia memilih untuk tidak memberikan sokongan serta-merta kerana Malaysia mengambil pendekatan untuk menilai pelan tersebut terlebih dahulu bagi menjamin hak mutlak rakyat Palestin, termasuk penamatan penjajahan dan penubuhan negara merdeka.

44. Malaysia tidak akan menggadaikan pendirian berprinsip semata-mata untuk berada di meja rundingan yang tidak menjamin keadilan sebenar bagi Palestin dan rakyatnya.

45. Setiap saluran, sama ada PBB, OIC, dan ASEAN, akan kita manfaatkan bagi memastikan suara rakyat Palestin sentiasa didengari di pentas antarabangsa, sekaligus mendorong kepada penyelesaian konflik ini dengan segera. Malaysia akan kekal teguh bersama Palestin kerana perjuangan mereka adalah perjuangan kita, dan kemenangan mereka akan menjadi kemenangan bagi kemanusiaan.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

46. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Kuantan yang menggesa Malaysia meneruskan misi bantuan kemanusiaan, terutamanya dalam membantu krisis kesihatan di Gaza.

47. Secara keseluruhannya, melalui Akaun Amanah Kemanusiaan Rakyat Palestin (AAKRP), Kerajaan telah menyalurkan dana berjumlah RM86 juta sejak 7 Oktober 2023 bagi pelbagai misi kemanusiaan dan kebajikan rakyat Palestin termasuk inisiatif Ops Ihsan.

48. Malaysia juga telah bekerjasama rapat dengan negara-negara lain seperti Mesir dan Jordan serta NGO antarabangsa melalui misi airdrop dan jambatan udara (air bridge). Semua ini dilaksanakan bagi memastikan bantuan sampai kepada mereka yang memerlukan di Gaza.

49. Kerajaan juga amat prihatin dengan laporan mengenai risiko penyakit berjangkit dalam kalangan kanak-kanak yang terlepas imunisasi.

50. Berhubung dengan sokongan perubatan, Malaysia telah menyalurkan bantuan kepada pelbagai badan antarabangsa bagi memastikan kelangsungan perkhidmatan kesihatan di Gaza dan juga di Tebing Barat.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

51. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Selayang, Yang Berhormat Bangi, Yang Berhormat Kuantan dan Yang Berhormat Marang atas keprihatinan dan mengambil maklum akan suara dan kebimbangan mengenai tindakan Amerika Syarikat ke atas Venezuela dan penahanan Presiden Nicolás Maduro. 

52. Malaysia sememangnya menentang sebarang campur tangan asing dalam hal ehwal dalaman negara-negara lain termasuk ancaman dan penggunaan kekerasan secara unilateral.

53. Tindakan Amerika Syarikat terhadap Venezuela jelas sekali melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa dan merupakan penggunaan kekerasan yang tidak sah terhadap kedaulatan sebuah negara berdaulat.

54. Pendirian Malaysia ini telah dizahirkan melalui satu (1) kenyataan akhbar oleh Kementerian Luar Negeri pada 4 Januari 2026 berhubung isu tersebut, di samping kenyataan yang telah dimuat naik di platform media sosial rasmi YAB Perdana Menteri pada 4 Januari 2026 (Ahad).

55. Malaysia menegaskan bahawa Presiden Nicolás Maduro dan isterinya hendaklah dibebaskan selaras norma undang undang antarabangsa.

56. Penyingkiran secara paksa seorang ketua kerajaan yang sedang memerintah melalui campur tangan kuasa luar menetapkan satu duluan (precedent) yang amat berbahaya dan menghakis prinsip asas hubungan antarabangsa, melemahkan penghormatan terhadap kedaulatan negara, serta meruntuhkan kerangka perundangan yang menjadi asas kepada ketertiban dunia.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

57. Berkenaan kenyataan pihak Amerika Syarikat yang menzahirkan hasrat untuk menguasai Greenland, sebuah wilayah di bawah kedaulatan Denmark, Malaysia sekali lagi ingin menegaskan pendirian bahawa sebarang isu kedaulatan sesebuah wilayah hendaklah diselesaikan secara aman, melalui dialog, dan selaras dengan undang-undang antarabangsa, tanpa unsur paksaan atau tekanan unilateral.

58. Malaysia juga berdiri teguh pada prinsip bahawa keutuhan wilayah adalah mutlak.

59. Meskipun faktor geografi memisahkan Malaysia dan Greenland, situasi ini membawa implikasi luas terhadap penghormatan kedaulatan dan pematuhan undang-undang antarabangsa.

60. Ia menjadikan peringatan kepada masyarakat antarabangsa untuk terus menjunjung Piagam Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) dan memperkasakan pendekatan pelbagai hala dalam mendepani isu sejagat.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

61. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Selayang atas keprihatinan dan kebimbangan mengenai hasrat Amerika Syarikat untuk mengamalkan semula prinsip Doktrin Monroe.

62. Penekanan terhadap penguasaan hemisfera Barat, penolakan kehadiran kuasa luar hemisfera, serta pengenalan kepada “Trump Corollary” telah menimbulkan persepsi bahawa pendekatan dasar luar Amerika Syarikat kini lebih berteraskan pengaruh dan kuasa, berbanding komitmen kepada norma multilateralisme dan undang undang antarabangsa. Perkembangan ini secara langsung menyumbang kepada kegusaran terhadap ketidaktentuan dalam sistem antarabangsa. 

63. Dalam menangani cabaran ini, Wisma Putra mengambil pendekatan yang pragmatik seperti berikut:

i. Pertama, Malaysia mengekalkan hubungan diplomatik yang neutral, berprinsip dan berasaskan saling menghormati kepada semua kuasa besar, termasuk Amerika Syarikat, tanpa menjejaskan kebebasan dan kemandirian dasar luar negara. Pendekatan Malaysia kekal konstruktif dan berhemah dalam menyuarakan pendirian serta mempertahankan kepentingan negara melalui saluran diplomasi. 

ii. Kedua, Malaysia terus memainkan peranan dalam platform pelbagai hala seperti Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, ASEAN, Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC) dan Pergerakan Negara-Negara Berkecuali (NAM) untuk memastikan pematuhan kepada undang-undang antarabangsa. Malaysia percaya bahawa suara kolektif negara-negara membangun adalah penting sebagai pengimbang kepada kecenderungan unilateralisme dalam sistem antarabangsa.

iii. Ketiga, Malaysia memperkukuh kerjasama dan solidariti serantau melalui ASEAN dengan menitikberatkan kepentingan prinsip Kepusatan ASEAN (ASEAN Centrality), konsensus dan kesepaduan serantau, bagi memastikan rantau ini dipelihara daripada ancaman geopolitik luaran. 

iv.  Keempat, Malaysia terus menyokong usaha reformasi tadbir urus global, termasuk meningkatkan keberkesanan institusi antarabangsa agar lebih adil, inklusif dan relevan dengan realiti semasa, sekali gus mengurangkan ruang kepada tindakan unilateral yang melemahkan sistem antarabangsa.

64. Kesimpulannya, walaupun dunia kini sedang melalui fasa ketidaktentuan yang serius, Kerajaan berpendirian bahawa penyelesaian terhadap cabaran ini bukan dengan menerima hakikat bahawa dengan izin might is right atau “kekuatan adalah kebenaran”, sebaliknya melalui usaha memperkukuh komitmen kolektif terhadap undang-undang antarabangsa, multilateralisme dan diplomasi dua hala. Malaysia akan terus memainkan peranan sebagai sebuah negara yang berprinsip, konsisten mempertahankan undang-undang antarabangsa, serta komited dalam memperjuangkan keamanan dan kestabilan global.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

65. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Saratok yang membangkitkan isu berkaitan Laut China Selatan.

66. Mengenai keberkesanan Kod Tatalaku di Laut China Selatan, atau dengan izin, Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC), untuk makluman Dewan yang mulia ini, COC dilihat sebagai satu kod tatacara untuk mengelak konflik dan ketegangan di Laut China Selatan. Ianya adalah tanpa prejudis terhadap tuntutan wilayah dan maritim negara masing-masing.

67. COC bukanlah dokumen untuk menyelesaikan pertikaian mengenai tuntutan maritim antara pihak-pihak berkaitan. Pertikaian maritim seharusnya diselesaikan oleh pihak-pihak berkenaan melalui mekanisme yang sedia ada, seperti mana diperuntukkan di bawah undang-undang antarabangsa, termasuk dengan izin United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982).

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

68. Malaysia merupakan Negara Penyelaras hubungan dialog ASEAN Republik Rakyat China untuk tempoh tiga (3) tahun bermula dari Ogos 2024 hingga Julai 2027. Dalam tempoh ini, Malaysia mempengerusikan bersama dengan Republik Rakyat China, dan Malaysia memainkan peranan yang amat penting dan signifikan dalam rundingan COC.

69. Malaysia dan Negara-negara Anggota ASEAN komited dalam rundingan, dan Malaysia sedang mengambil langkah mempergiatkan proses rundingan COC supaya COC yang substantif dan efektif dapat dimuktamadkan sebagaimana tempoh yang diharapkan pada tahun ini.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

70. Seterusnya, Malaysia tegas menolak dakwaan dan tuntutan berlebihan, atau dengan izin, excessive claims, Republik Rakyat China yang berdasarkan tuntutan Peta 9-Garis, atau dengan izin, Nine Dash Line map, atau mana-mana peta yang diterbitkan oleh Kerajaan Republik Rakyat China, yang meliputi kawasan maritim Malaysia.

71. Walau apa pun gangguan terhadap sebarang aktiviti di dalam zon maritim Malaysia, Kerajaan tetap bertegas dan komited untuk mempertahankan kedaulatan, hak kedaulatan dan kepentingan Malaysia di dalam kawasan maritimnya di Laut China Selatan, seperti yang terkandung dalam Peta Baru Malaysia 1979. 

72. Malaysia berpendirian bahawa aktiviti yang dilakukan di dalam zon maritimnya, termasuk aktiviti perikanan, eksplorasi dan eksploitasi hidrokarbon, adalah hak kedaulatan negara sebagaimana yang diperuntukkan oleh peruntukan undang-undang antarabangsa, termasuk UNCLOS 1982 dan aktiviti-aktiviti tersebut sedang dijalankan.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

73. Mengenai rondaan di perairan maritim Malaysia, Kerajaan Malaysia menerusi Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN), Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) dan Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) sentiasa memberikan perhatian serius terhadap keselamatan di kawasan perairan negara.

74. Aktiviti-aktiviti yang dijalankan termasuk rondaan, pengawasan, pemantauan dan penguatkuasaan di dalam kawasan maritim Malaysia adalah bagi mempamerkan kehadiran, atau dengan izin, show of presence, di kawasan tersebut.

75. Pelaksanaan rondaan berkala dan operasi oleh pasukan keselamatan negara bertujuan untuk memastikan keselamatan aktiviti-aktiviti ekonomi negara seperti aktiviti perikanan, eksplorasi dan eksploitasi hidrokarbon di kawasan tersebut sentiasa terpelihara sepanjang masa di samping mempertahankan kedaulatan negara.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

76. Berkenaan dengan isu keselamatan dan pencerobohan Kapal China Coast Guard di gugusan Beting Patinggi Ali, Kerajaan sentiasa mengambil berat akan keselamatan perairan negara di Laut China Selatan termasuk di kawasan Beting Patinggi Ali. 

77. Kerajaan sentiasa memantau rapat sebarang perkembangan dan situasi semasa di kawasan dengan keterlibatan dan kerjasama pelbagai kementerian dan agensi berkaitan bagi memastikan isu tersebut ditangani dengan segera dan efisien tanpa menimbulkan sebarang ketegangan di lapangan.

78. Saya ingin mengambil kesempatan ini untuk memaklumkan kepada Dewan yang mulia ini bahawa Nota Diplomatik merupakan saluran komunikasi rasmi tahap tertinggi di antara kedua-dua buah negara.

79. Dalam memastikan kedaulatan dan hak kedaulatan negara terpelihara, Kementerian Luar Negeri secara konsisten telah dan akan mengemukakan Nota Bantahan Diplomatik sekiranya kapal dan aset-aset milik Kerajaan mana-mana negara didapati menceroboh perairan negara.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

80. Saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Yang Berhormat Kalabakan yang membangkitkan isu berkaitan rundingan persempadanan wilayah antara Malaysia dan Indonesia.

81. Sebagaimana yang Ahli-ahli Berhormat sedia maklum, Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri telah mengadakan Sesi Penerangan berkaitan Penjajaran Sempadan Malaysia–Indonesia, yang melibatkan kawasan Outstanding Boundary Problem (OBP) pada semalam.

82. Untuk makluman Dewan yang mulia ini, bagi kawasan-kawasan persempadanan yang belum dimuktamadkan dengan negara negara jiran termasuk Republik Indonesia, pihak Kerajaan kekal komited dalam melaksanakan rundingan bersama negara-negara yang terlibat ini dengan tujuan untuk menghasilkan penyelesaian yang dapat diterima oleh kedua-dua pihak, dengan izin, win-win solution.

83. Kementerian Luar Negeri bekerjasama rapat dengan Kementerian-kementerian dan Agensi-agensi yang berkaitan serta juga Kerajaan-kerajaan Negeri yang berkenaan melalui pendekatan dengan izin, “whole of government” dalam melaksanakan rundingan dengan negara jiran bagi mencari penyelesaian yang dapat dipersetujui oleh kedua-dua pihak.

Tuan Yang di-Pertua,

84. Demikian sahaja penjelasan saya mengenai pelbagai isu yang dibangkitkan oleh Ahli-ahli Yang Berhormat sepanjang sesi Perbahasan ke atas Titah Diraja kali ini.

85. Kementerian Luar Negeri menyambut baik dan menjunjung Titah Diraja Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, khususnya dalam memperkasakan hubungan antarabangsa dan menjaga kedaulatan negara.

86. Yang Amat Berhormat Perdana Menteri juga menekankan bahawa kejayaan Malaysia sebagai Pengerusi ASEAN 2025 harus menjadi pemangkin untuk meningkatkan tadbir urus dan hasil rakyat.

87. Justeru, Kementerian Luar Negeri akan terus memperkukuh usaha usaha diplomasi, memperluas jaringan strategik, serta memastikan kebajikan rakyat Malaysia di luar negara sentiasa terpelihara.

Sekian, terima kasih.

INTERVENTION BY

DATO’ SERI UTAMA HAJI MOHAMAD BIN HAJI HASAN

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA

 

CRITICAL MINERALS MINISTERIAL MEETING

WASHINGTON, D.C.

4 FEBRUARY 2026 

 

Mr. Chair,

Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Malaysia thanks the United States, for the opportunity to participate in the discussion on critical minerals.

2. As part of the global critical minerals supply chain, Malaysia recognises the shared interest of all countries, in ensuring stable and reliable supply chains.

3. We hope today’s dialogue will provide a platform, to exchange perspectives and advance practical cooperation, while recognising and respecting different national circumstances, and development priorities.

Mr. Chair,

4. Malaysia views critical minerals as an increasingly important enabler, of industrial activity and technological advancement, in the global economy. We recognise the need for supply arrangements, that are credible and dependable.  

5. Malaysia, therefore, seeks to work with partners to move beyond a purely extractive role, and towards higher levels of value creation, that are commercially viable and sustainable over time.

Mr. Chair,

6. Reliable critical mineral supply chains, cannot be created by declaration alone.

7. Investment is what turns potential into real and lasting supply. Without sustained investment, resources remain undeveloped, projects stall, and supply cannot be brought to market in a reliable way.

8. In this context, Malaysia places emphasis, on attracting long-term and value-oriented investment, that strengthens value creation, alongside upstream development. This includes investment that supports processing, and stronger participation, by domestic enterprises.

9. Malaysia welcomes cooperation with governments, development finance institutions, and the private sector, to mobilise capital, technology, and expertise, through commercially viable arrangements. Such cooperation helps translate potential into dependable supply, and supports broader industrial development.

10. At the same time, investment decisions are shaped by confidence in the operating environment. Where uncertainty persists, investment tends to slow, affecting the pace at which supply can be developed.

11. In this regard, predictable policies and regulatory clarity, help reinforce confidence for long-term investment.

12. Cooperation that supports infrastructure, skills, and appropriate technology use, can also enable broader participation in processing and other value-added activities, while circumstances.  

13. Malaysia believes that a pragmatic approach remains essential. Effective governance, capacity building, and respect for national development choices, are important in supporting steady progress.

14. Ensuring a sustainable and reliable supply of critical minerals is a shared responsibility. Progress depends on cooperation that builds confidence, while recognising different national circumstances.

15. Malaysia will continue to promote a conducive, and investment-friendly environment, and remains committed to constructive engagement with all partners, in support of resilient global supply chains.

Thank you.

KENYATAAN MEDIA 

KEMENTERIAN SUMBER ASLI DAN KELESTARIAN ALAM (NRES)

 

PENYELESAIAN SEMPADAN DARAT MALAYSIA-INDONESIA:

KOMITMEN TERHADAP KEDAULATAN DAN KEMAKMURAN BERSAMA

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Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES) menegaskan laporan media bertarikh 22 Januari 2026 yang menyatakan “Malaysia memberikan 5,207 hektar tanah kepada Indonesia sebagai pampasan untuk tiga kampung kawasan Nunukan, berdekatan sempadan Sabah-Kalimantan” adalah tidak tepat.

Rundingan untuk penandaan dan pengukuran di kawasan Outstanding Boundary Problem (OBP) dilaksanakan secara harmoni di antara kedua-dua negara dan tidak bersandarkan kepada prinsip timbal balik, pampasan atau untung-rugi.

Pemuktamadan pengukuran sempadan darat ini dibuat melalui pemeteraian Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) antara kedua-dua negara pada 18 Februari 2025 selepas melalui proses perundingan teknikal yang komprehensif dan telus selama lebih 45 tahun.

Hasrat Malaysia dan Indonesia untuk menyegerakan penyelesaian isu sempadan darat bagi sektor Sabah-Kalimantan Utara (KALTARA) telah dipersetujui semasa lawatan negara mantan Presiden Republik Indonesia, Joko Widodo ke Malaysia pada 8 Jun 2023. Proses perundingan turut melibatkan penglibatan aktif wakil Kerajaan Negeri Sabah sebagai sebahagian delegasi Malaysia.

Melalui persetujuan kedua-dua negara, satu pengukuran saintifik telah dilaksanakan berdasarkan perjanjian-perjanjian yang telah ditandatangani terdahulu bagi menentukan jajaran sempadan yang jelas.

Keputusan ini dicapai melalui proses teknikal yang panjang melibatkan pakar-pakar daripada Jabatan Ukur dan Pemetaan Malaysia (JUPEM) serta agensi keselamatan. Setiap inci pelarasan dibuat berdasarkan undang-undang antarabangsa (Boundary Convention 1891); (Boundary Agreement 1915); serta (Boundary Convention 1928) dan koordinat geospatial yang tepat, bukan atas dasar konsesi politik.

Keuntungan jangka panjang kedaulatan negara adalah lebih strategik bagi Malaysia untuk memiliki sempadan yang diiktiraf sepenuhnya oleh negara jiran dan masyarakat antarabangsa. Pengiktirafan ini lebih signifikan berbanding daripada mengekalkan kawasan pertikaian yang tidak mempunyai keabsahan undang-undang.

Penetapan sempadan yang muktamad akan memperkukuhkan kedudukan perundangan Negara di peringkat antarabangsa serta menutup ruang untuk sebarang tuntutan wilayah yang lebih besar pada masa hadapan.

Kedua-dua negara juga telah mengambil pendekatan diplomasi melalui rundingan secara berterusan bagi menyelesaikan sebarang isu dan pertikaian di kawasan OBP, berlandaskan semangat muhibah dan setiakawan, sekali gus memastikan keharmonian serta mengelakkan sebarang konflik di lapangan.

 

DATO’ SRI ARTHUR JOSEPH KURUP

MENTERI SUMBER ASLI DAN KELESTARIAN ALAM

23 JANUARI 2026 

JOINT STATEMENT

OF THE HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIC COOPERATION COUNCIL MEETING

BETWEEN

THE REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE AND MALAYSIA

(Ankara, 7 January 2026)

 

1. H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, met in Ankara on 7 January 2026 to co-chair the inaugural session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSC), established within the framework of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. The meeting marked a significant milestone in Türkiye–Malaysia relations, providing a platform to evaluate bilateral cooperation and chart new pathways for deeper collaboration in the years ahead.

Deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

2. The Leaders reaffirmed the longstanding friendship, shared democratic principles, and cultural connections that underpin the relationship between Türkiye and Malaysia. They emphasized their mutual commitment to promoting peace, stability and prosperity at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.

Both Leaders also expressed satisfaction with the agreements signed during the visit in the fields of trade and investment, information and communication technologies, and defence industry.

Advancing Economic Cooperation, Investments and Connectivity

3. The two sides noted the steady growth in bilateral trade and reiterated their joint ambition to reach the target of USD 10 billion. They highlighted the importance of making full use of the Malaysia–Türkiye Free Trade Agreement, and expanding cooperation into new sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, digital trade and services. The Leaders further reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the growing global halal economy.

4. Türkiye and Malaysia emphasized the importance of deepening bilateral investments and agreed to expand cooperation across logistics, maritime connectivity, port development, aviation, multimodal transport, and emerging economic corridors linking Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. In this context, the Leaders highlighted the role of civil aviation in enhancing connectivity and encouraged continued consultations between the civil aviation authorities to support efficient and sustainable air transport operations, including air cargo and passenger services. They welcomed the engagement between the business communities of both countries during the Türkiye–Malaysia Business Roundtable held on this occasion.

5. The Leaders agreed to promote cooperation in the area of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) development through the responsible organizations and to encourage interaction and cooperation between SMEs in both countries.

Enhancing Defence and Security Cooperation

6. The Leaders recognized the strategic bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in military and defence science, technology and industry as a means of enhancing national defence capabilities and contributing to regional and global stability. They agreed to deepen collaboration on mutually beneficial high-technology projectsin strengthening the joint defence industry ecosystem. Both sides also committed to enhancing military capacity building through educational and training opportunities for Turkish and Malaysian cadets and officers in Malaysian and Turkish institutions.

7. The Leaders reiterated their shared commitment to combating transnational organized crime and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasized the importance of international cooperation to address evolving security challenges.

Working Together on Energy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Emerging Technologies

8. Both sides affirmed their will to develop potential cooperation on energy transition, electricity, energy efficiency, nuclear energy, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, and battery technologies.

9. Türkiye and Malaysia reaffirmed their shared responsibility to address climate change and advance sustainable development in line with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals. In this context, both sides welcomed opportunities for continued engagement on climate change, in the run-up to Türkiye’s Presidency of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

10. Commending the valuable support of Malaysia for UN Resolution 77/161 entitled “Promoting zero-waste initiatives to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” and for "Global Commitment to Zero Waste for the World, Our Common Home", both sides expressed their readiness to cooperate closer and share best practices on Zero Waste.

11. Two sides underscored the importance of development assistance cooperation, including joint initiatives towards third countries.

12. Recognizing that emerging technologies hold transformative potential, the Leaders expressed their intention to expand cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI), particularly in artificial intelligence, information and communication technologies, semiconductors, space and satellite technologies, biotechnology, and digitalization. They also underscored the importance of strengthening joint research & development efforts and developing shared platforms to support innovation.

Strengthening People-to-People Ties

13. The Leaders praised the vibrant cultural, academic collaboration, as well as tourism exchanges between Türkiye and Malaysia, noting that ties between nations are ultimately sustained by the goodwill of their peoples.

Türkiye wished success for “Visit Malaysia 2026” and supported this initiative. Both sides agreed to explore further collaboration in tourism, including health, wellness, and digital tourism.

They highlighted the work of educational and cultural institutions in promoting mutual understanding and emphasized the value of student mobility, higher education scholarship opportunities, cultural exchange programs and the establishment and/or support of alumni associations in both countries.

Joint Efforts in the Field of Media and Communication

14. The two sides underlined the importance of media and communication, including public diplomacy practices in enhancing mutual understanding, and stressed the need for cooperation in addressing disinformation and reinforcing public relations capacities through joint media projects, strategic communication, and people-to-people engagement.

Cooperation on Family, Social Development, and Inclusive Social Protection Policies

15. The Leaders reaffirmed the importance of cooperation in the field of social development, including policies and programs aimed at strengthening families, empowering women, protecting children, and enhancing the well-being of older persons and persons with disabilities.

They reiterated their shared commitment to promoting the exchange of experiences and best practices in social services, family-oriented policies, and inclusive social protection systems, and expressed their intention to further deepen such cooperation with a view to fostering resilient, cohesive, and inclusive societies.

Cooperation on Regional and Global Issues

16. The two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and multilateralism. They agreed to strengthen coordination in the UN, OIC, D-8, and other multilateral platforms. The Leaders also emphasized the importance of comprehensive UN reform, particularly reforming the UN Security Council to make it more legitimate, representative, democratic, accountable and transparent that corresponds with the current geopolitical realities and dynamics.

17. Malaysia reiterated its support for Türkiye’s aspiration to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner, recognizing Türkiye’s potential contribution to regional cooperation and development. Türkiye thanked Malaysia for its continuous support and guidance for increased engagement of Türkiye with ASEAN during the ASEAN Chairmanship of 2025.

18. On regional issues, the Leaders reaffirmed unwavering support for the Palestinian people and for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. They condemned Israel’s genocide in Gaza and violations of international humanitarian law in the West Bank, and called for full adherence to the ceasefire achieved at the Sharm Al-Sheikh Summit. The two sides underlined the importance of urgent, safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Gaza.

19. The Leaders reiterated importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity, unity and sovereignty, and highlighted their support to Syrian government’s continued efforts for an inclusive political process. They underlined the importance of international cooperation to create necessary conditions to ensure safe and voluntary return of refugees in a sustainable form and to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations in the region. The Leaders also emphasized the importance of sustained support for early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country.

Looking Ahead

20. The First High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council laid the foundation for a comprehensive roadmap to deepen bilateral ties in the coming decades. The Leaders instructed the Ministers of Foreign Affairs to convene the Joint Commission Meeting by the end of 2026 to follow up on the outcomes of the First HLSC.

They agreed that the Second High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting will be held in Malaysia in 2028.