Malaysia: Prabowo-Anwar Ibrahim to Meet at 2026 Forum

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim are set to hold their second annual consultation between August and the end of 2026. The meeting was announced by Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan following the 17th Indonesia-Malaysia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Jakarta.

Hasan described the JCBC as a success, stating that it produced several agreements strengthening the commitment between the two nations and opening opportunities for broader cooperation across various sectors. The commission, co-chaired by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and Mohamad Hasan, reviewed progress on bilateral cooperation and prepared the agenda for future high-level discussions.

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So generally, our discussions today, this 17th JCBC, have reached an agreement that provides an opportunity to further enhance the relationship that already exists between Malaysia and the Republic of Indonesia.

The upcoming consultation between Prabowo and Anwar will build on the previous annual meeting held in Jakarta in July 2025. This forum is crucial for setting the direction for future bilateral engagements, with Malaysia slated to host the next consultation.

The 17th JCBC also emphasized enhanced economic cooperation amid global supply chain disruptions. Discussions covered strengthening economic resilience in trade, energy, food, and strategic raw materials. Other key areas included trade and investment facilitation, supply chain connectivity, the halal industry, and maritime and land border issues, alongside cooperation on security, environment, cross-border migration, and disaster mitigation.

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God willing, at the end of the year, both leaders, President Prabowo and also Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, will hold the annual consultation, which may be held between August and the end of the year, God willing. Thank you.