{
  "id": 3881585,
  "title": "Abdul Karim: People-to-people ties key to enduring Malaysia-Indonesia relations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/abdul-karim-people-to-people-ties-key-to-enduring-malaysia-indonesia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:50:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Borneo Post Online",
    "slug": "borneo-post-online",
    "url": "https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/28/people-to-people-ties-key-to-enduring-malaysia-indonesia-relations-abdul-karim/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah highlighted on August 28 that strong personal connections have become the backbone of lasting ties between Malaysia and Indonesia, six decades after their 1966 Peace Agreement. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister emphasized the close and longstanding relations between Malaysia and Indonesia, especially among communities in Borneo, who share history, culture, traditions and numerous personal ties. He stated that people regularly cross borders for work, family, education, business, tourism, medical and friendship purposes. At the dinner held to mark the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Malaysia-Indonesia Peace Agreement, Abdul Karim read his speech, which was subsequently read by Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He noted that the anniversary represented more than just a commemoration of years of conflict and service but also the transformation of the battlefield into a place of remembrance and friendship. Abdul Karim welcomed veterans and representatives from various countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. He acknowledged how much had changed since the 1960s, but their appreciation for veterans' service remained constant. He also encouraged preserving memories of the past for future generations while emphasizing that peace gave them the opportunity to build a better future.",
  "summary": "KUCHING (Aug 28): Six decades after the Malaysia-Indonesia Peace Agreement of 1966, strong people-to-people ties have become one of the key foundations of lasting relations between the two countries, said Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said Malaysia and Indonesia today enjoy close and longstanding relations, particularly [...] The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}