More than 2.6 million Malaysians visited Indonesia in 2025 as neighbours gear up for 70 years of diplomatic ties
JAKARTA, Sept 16 — Malaysia and Indonesia are looking forward to the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relation...
In 2025, more than 2.6 million Malaysians visited Indonesia, as the two neighbors gear up to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties in 2027. Malaysia and Indonesia, close partners and strategic allies, share a unique relationship forged by history, language, and culture. Farzamie Sarkawi, Malaysia's Chargé d’Affaires to Indonesia, emphasized this during the Malaysia Day celebration hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta.
He highlighted how Malaysia-Indonesia relations have enabled both nations to overcome challenges through dialogue, mutual respect, and friendship. Bilateral cooperation has seen trade reach US$34.22 billion in 2025, with Malaysia being Indonesia's fourth-largest investor, contributing US$4.5 billion in investments. People-to-people connections are also strong, with over 2.63 million Malaysian tourists visiting Indonesia last year, and 4.26 million Indonesian tourists visiting Malaysia.
The leaders of both countries maintain close working and personal relations, as seen in the recent Annual Consultation between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and President Prabowo Subianto, and Anwar's special visit to Indonesia in March. Joint cooperation in education, culture, and Asean affairs continues to strengthen the partnership, with a joint Indonesia-Malaysia academic consortium under discussion to further enhance collaboration among higher learning institutions.
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