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Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has instructed Malaysian diplomatic missions worldwide to adopt a more assertive strategy in pursuing strategic partnerships, promoting exports, and attracting foreign investment to strengthen Malaysia's international economic standing.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to confronting the Trump administration over newly imposed tariffs, which hit Australian goods at 12.5% under claims that trading partners have failed to prevent forced labour in supply chains.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that Malaysia's internationally recognised halal certification system must be supported by strong industry capabilities and strategic global partnerships to position the country as the world's leading halal hub.
China has formally arrested two Japanese nationals employed by Fuji Electric in Dalian on suspicion of breaching rare earth export laws. The men were initially detained in May, with arrests confirmed in June.
Japan will establish a specialized agency by August to protect its premium agricultural varieties from unauthorized overseas cultivation. The move follows discoveries that seedlings from about 50 Japanese crop varieties have leaked to China and South Korea.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's active diplomatic engagement is positioning Malaysia to capitalise on international partnerships, with analysts viewing his outreach as instrumental to securing trade deals and attracting foreign investment during turbulent global times.
Malaysia's agriculture showcase MAHA 2026 will attract international exhibitors from seven countries for the first time, while the government launches SISDA, a big-data system to monitor food supply and prices.
An NGO leader has alleged that RM50 million paid for transferring elephants to Japan went directly to private individuals rather than entering state coffers, prompting calls for anti-corruption investigation.