Brunei ruler makes special visit to Malaysia


Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (left), is on a special visit to Malaysia today. – Information Department pic, November 28, 2022.

PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim will meet with Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, during His Majesty’s special visit to Malaysia today.

This is the first meeting between Anwar and Sultan Hassanal upon the prime minister’s assumption of office on November 24, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The last visit by His Majesty to Kuala Lumpur was from March 4 to 6, 2019, to attend the 22nd Annual Leaders’ Consultation between Malaysia and Brunei.

Malaysia and Brunei have a special relationship which is based on a common heritage, culture and close people-to-people relations.

Building on this special relationship, both leaders will take stock of the progress of existing cooperation and explore new potentials for a more comprehensive partnership that can mutually benefit the two countries, the statement read.

In 2021, Brunei was Malaysia’s 30th largest trading partner and the sixth largest within Asean, with total trade amounting to RM8.03 billion (US$1.94 billion).

Anwar will also host a luncheon for Prince ’Abdul Mateen and the Brunei delegation in conjunction with the special visit, the statement added. – Bernama, November 28, 2022.


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