The leaders of Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed they will work closely to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law. This comes as China continues to step up its maritime activities in the East and South China seas.

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law an

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia and Japan will strengthen cooperation on energy security, with a focus on natural gas and hydrogen projects, as the two nations deepen economic ties to address shared challenges.

Ishiba's visit to Malaysia marks his first overseas trip since he took office, in October, except for a tour to South America to attend international conferences in November. The Japanese government views Malaysia, this year's ASEAN chair, as key to diplomacy with Global South developing and emerging countries.

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Japan are set to finalise their collaboration on hydrogen energy by May, marking a significant milestone in their joint effort to advance clean energy technologies.

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (Jan 10) hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba at Seri Perdana here.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has completed the first leg of his two-nation tour in Southeast Asia. He met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Jan 10 in Putrajaya. Both leaders pledged to strengthen defence and economic ties.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise i

Anwar Ibrahim hosts Shigeru Ishiba on Japan premier’s first overseas bilateral trip to Malaysia, leaders discuss energy, security, education, and Gaza crisis - Anadolu Ajansı

Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza.

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