Latest news in Malaysia? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Diplomatic Engagements at the 18th BRICS Summit: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, agreeing to establish an Indian Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, while advancing bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, trade, and digital infrastructure. Anwar also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, agreeing on a mechanism to accelerate bilateral agreements focusing on palm oil exports and energy collaboration. BusinessToday Malaysia+ 1
- Humanitarian Search and Rescue: Malaysia’s Special Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) concluded its deployment in Nepal following severe landslides and floods, transferring equipment and drones to local authorities before returning home. BusinessToday Malaysia
- Aviation & Infrastructure: Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) confirmed plans for three new international carriers to commence operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before the close of the year. BusinessToday Malaysia
- Federal-State MA63 Negotiations: Follow-up discussions from the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) implementation council progressed between Putrajaya and East Malaysian states, focusing on increased parliamentary representation ratios and interim measures ahead of Malaysia Day.