Anwar is scheduled to visit the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta by invitation of the ASEAN Secretary-General during his working visit to Jakarta. He will deliver a policy speech on ASEAN in the context of Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN in 2025, emphasizing Malaysia’s continued commitment to regional integration and community development.
In 2024, Indonesia ranked as Malaysia’s sixth largest global trading partner and second largest among ASEAN member countries. Bilateral trade increased by 4.5 percent, from RM111.21 billion (USD24.39 billion) in 2023 to RM116.29 billion (USD25.5 billion) in 2024.
Anwar will be accompanied on this visit by Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr.) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg; Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Hajiji bin Haji Noor; Foreign Minister Mohamad bin Haji Hasan; Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution bin Ismail; Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz; and Minister of Education Fadhlina binti Sidek.
