Malaysia seeks early date for Anwar-Prabowo talks as bilateral agreements await signing

Jakarta, Nov 7 - Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa is working to hold the Malaysia-Indonesia Annual Consultation as soon as possible. Several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) have already been agreed upon for signing during the high-level meeting. Muzafar said he discussed the matter directly with President Prabowo Subianto at Istana Merdeka following the presentation of his credentials.

Muzafar described President Prabowo's remarks as very positive and expressed hope that it would strengthen relations between Malaysia and Indonesia. The next 14th Annual Consultation will bring together Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Prabowo to review bilateral cooperation and discuss mutual interests. The consultation is the highest-level bilateral mechanism for the two countries, providing a platform for leaders to advance cooperation in various strategic areas.

The last consultation was held in Jakarta on July 29, 2025, reviving the mechanism after a gap since 2017. Muzafar conveyed greetings from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and Anwar to Prabowo, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Indonesia. President Prabowo emphasized the brotherly relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia, his close ties with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and his appreciation for the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

He also highlighted Indonesia's efforts to tackle forest and land fires, including mobilizing personnel and deploying firefighting assets, and warned of firm action against violators.