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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza Malaysia and Japan on Friday agreed to develop carbon capture and hydrogen green energy projects,

In Malaysia's digital sphere, a single photo of a car bearing the Rising Sun emblem has sparked an intense national conversation about historical trauma, cultural reconciliation, and the complexities of modern Japanese-Malaysian relations.

Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their "strategic" partnership as China expands its influence in Asia and beyond.

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia on his first bilateral state visit since taking office.

The leaders of Japan and Malaysia have reaffirmed they will work closely to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law. This comes as China continues to step up its maritime activities in the East and South China seas.

Seven Bank Ltd, the banking business of 7-Eleven group in Japan, has expanded its business to Malaysia, targeting to install 100 units of Cash

PETALING JAYA : Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen educational collaboration and elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership level.

Malaysia has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some exports of flat-rolled iron products or non-alloy steel from China, India, Japan and South Korea, the trade ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia and Japan will strengthen cooperation on energy security, with a focus on natural gas and hydrogen projects, as the two nations deepen economic ties to address shared challenges.

(Kyodo News via AP) Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, right, and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shake hands before a meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.