PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia leverages its foreign relations to enhance the economy, investment, and the quality of education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He shared that during his recent working visits to Peru and Brazil, numerous world leaders expressed interest in meeting him, reflecting recognition of Malaysia’s position on the global stage.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized the importance of utilizing these international opportunities to benefit Malaysia’s economy, investments, and education. He has instructed follow-up actions to be coordinated by the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), the Prime Minister’s Department (JPM), and relevant agencies.

The Prime Minister was speaking at the monthly gathering with staff of the Prime Minister’s Department. The event was also attended by Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, along with Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar
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Anwar highlighted Malaysia’s achievements in combating corruption, noting that Peru’s President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra showed interest in learning from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to address corruption in Peru. Furthermore, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said is now chairing the International Anti-Corruption Academy, a role that underscores Malaysia’s success in anti-corruption efforts.

In addition, strategic ties with Brazil have opened economic opportunities for Malaysia. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has granted Malaysia privileges that include enabling Petronas to continue exploration activities and allowing Yinson Holdings Berhad to secure investments in the world’s largest electric energy vessel.