In the bilateral meeting between the delegations of the two countries, I express my appreciation to the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi for the warm welcome and very good treatment during this official visit. Japan is Malaysia's old friend who has played an important role in supporting the country's growth since the 1970s. In this meeting, we discussed efforts to strengthen the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership as well as continue the growing momentum of cooperation between the two countries. Discussions also touched on various areas of mutual interest including mariti…

I then led the Malaysian delegation in a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi and members of the Japanese administration in Kantei, as the highlight of my official visit to Japan which ended today. My arrival at Kantei was greeted by PM Takaichi before being given a guard of honor, accompanied by the national anthems of Malaysia and Japan. This official visit is an important moment in strengthening the special Malaysia-Japan relationship that has been established since diplomatic relations between the two countries began in 1957. Since then, Malaysia and Japan have continue…

In this regard, ASEAN's commitment to inclusion, dialogue, and cooperation remains more important than ever. These same principles continue to guide Malaysia's partnerships across the region, including with Japan, as we deepen collaboration in semiconductors, energy transition, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence to build resilience and shared prosperity. Our world today does not suffer from a shortage of power, but a shortage of clarity, that cooperation remains preferable to division, that institutions must be renewed rather than abandoned, and that leadership requires initiati…

Kicked off day two in Japan by delivering a keynote address at the Nikkei Future of Asia International Conference in Tokyo titled Navigating Strategic Uncertainty, which touched on the big challenges that are reshaping the world's geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape. As conflict drags on, great power competition intensifies, global supply chains become more fragile and economic uncertainty widens, the world cannot remain trapped in the old framework that sees international relations solely through the lens of competition for power and narrow interests. Asia is developing as a result of open…

Alhamdulillah, the first day in Japan yesterday was fully utilized, starting with a meeting with Tan Sri Yohei Sasakawa to exchange views on world developments and efforts to strengthen peace. I then went to the University of Tokyo to deliver a special lecture on new technology, especially artificial intelligence and its impact on human civilization. The first day ended with a meeting with Japanese conglomerates and industry leaders to explore quality investment opportunities that can generate economic growth and benefit Malaysians. #MalaysiaMADANI #MADANIwork #YakinMADANI #Civil Diplomacy

Heartiest congratulations to PM Modi on this historic milestone of becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister. This achievement stands as a testament to his years of dedicated public service and leadership in advancing India's development, prosperity and standing on the global stage. Malaysia values ​​its close and longstanding friendship with India, and I look forward to continuing our cooperation in strengthening bilateral ties and expanding opportunities for our people. I wish PM Modi continued success and the people of India continued peace, progress and prosperity. #MalaysiaM…

I also had the opportunity to present Malaysia's aspirations, economic direction and investment potential in a business dialogue with 29 leaders of major Japanese conglomerates organized by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). The companies present are among the world's leaders in the fields of banking and finance, semiconductors, renewable energy, infrastructure and petrochemicals. This meeting provides space to explore cooperation and investment opportunities that can benefit both countries. I also pointed out that the global supply crisis that is sweeping the world is acce…

This afternoon I held a meeting with six major Japanese and international companies, namely IBM Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, Shizen Energy Inc., DENSO Corporation and Marubeni Corporation. These companies are among the world leaders in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced computing technology, high-tech automotive, energy, infrastructure and renewable energy development. Discussions focused on potential collaborations and new investment opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, halal industry, AI, data centers, digital technology and future industries. Whe…

The true measure of advancement lies not in the sophistication of the machines we create, but in whether they uplift human dignity and strengthen the cause of justice. Drawing from the concept of ningen articulated by Japanese philosopher Watsuji Tetsurō, I reflected on the idea that human beings are shaped through relationships, community, history and shared experience. Technology may be capable of producing comforting words or persuasive answers, but it cannot truly know loss, experience love or understand remorse. The future of artificial intelligence is therefore not merely a question of i…

I then went to the University of Tokyo and met its President Dr. Teruo Fujii, before delivering a special lecture titled "The Value of Humanity in Human-Machine Civilization" which raised the big question of our time: what will happen when the technology we create is increasingly able to imitate the way humans think, communicate and make judgments? Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and opening up incredible new spaces for human progress. But the more fundamental question is about our ability to maintain wisdom, courtesy, moral judgment and a sense of responsibility in navigating th…

Starting the first day of the visit to Japan by meeting an old friend who is also the Chairman of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Tan Sri Yohei Sasakawa. We were able to recall the long history of cooperation that has been established for a long time, including through Forum 2000 founded by the former Czech President, Václav Havel, which brought together world leaders, intellectuals and thinkers to discuss issues of democracy, human rights, peace and the future of universal civilization. We also remember the efforts to empower the young generation of Southeast Asia through various leadership de…