Malaysia honoured the General Secretary of All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama and the current Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram Aboobakkar Musliar with its highest civilian honour, the prestigious Hijra Award.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called on Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and evaluated the defence cooperation between Malaysia and India.
In his congratulatory letter, Dalai Lama said, "I had the pleasure of visiting your beautiful country in 1982." He further added, "When I was invited to speak on peace and universal responsibility. I was also happy to have the opportunity of exchanging views with the late Prime Minister Tunk
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Congratulations Dato' Seri @anwaribrahim on your election as the Prime Minister of Malaysia. I look forward to working closely together to further strengthen India-Malaysia Enhanced Strategic Partnership."
The Palace in a statement announced that the decision was taken after having discussions with other rulers in a special meeting of the nation's nine state monarchs.
Malaysia is heading for a hung parliament as the coalition led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim and ex-PM Muhyiddin Yassin make gains but fail to win a clear majority.
Mahathir Mohamad, the 97-year-old elder statesman of Malaysian politics, lost his parliamentary seat in Saturday's polls, likely ending the career of one of Asia's most enduring politicians.
Beijing [China], April 4 (ANI): Malaysia is an independent country, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein after facing criticism over his remarks that he view Beijing as a "big brother".
New Delhi [India], Jan10 (ANI): The new world order must be multifaceted and collaborative, and not simply competitive, member of the Malaysian Parliament Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], Jan 10 (ANI): Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Member of the Malaysian Parliament and leader of the Parti Keadilan Rakyar, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday.