Prabowo Arrives In Malaysia Ready To Discuss Bilateral Strengthening Of 2 Countries

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto arrived at Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at around 10:00 local time (WS). (ANTARA/HO-Biro Press of the Presidential Secretariat)

JAKARTA - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has arrived at Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, today at around 10:00 local time.

Prabowo will make a private visit and lunch with the Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.

During this personal visit, President Prabowo is scheduled to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur and will discuss a number of strategic steps in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

"The plan is that the President will meet the Malaysian PM. Later the two leaders will have lunch together and of course exchange ideas both regarding global conditions and relations between the two countries," said Deputy for Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat Yusuf Permana in an official statement received in Jakarta, quoted from Antara.

President Prabowo's departure was carried out from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base Jakarta at 07.00 WIB. Also accompanying the President on a flight to Malaysia, namely Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

This is Prabowo's first visit to Malaysia after serving as Head of State of the Republic of Indonesia. Previously, the meeting between Prabowo and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also took place in October 2024 after President Prabowo's inauguration at the MPR/DPR/DPD RI Building, Jakarta.

At that time, President Prabowo received congratulations on his inauguration directly from PM Anwar who was present in Jakarta.

Previously, the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) in a statement issued in Putrajaya, Thursday, said that Prabowo's working visit was the first by Prabowo as President of the Republic of Indonesia.

The two leaders of the country will discuss bilateral cooperation and explore the potential for new cooperation to strengthen relations between the two countries.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will also celebrate President Prabowo Subianto's working visit to a private lunch.

With Malaysia taking over the role of ASEAN Chair this year, the two leaders are expected to exchange views on efforts to strengthen ASEAN Community Development, regional cooperation, and overcome global challenges.