Kuala lumpur: Malaysia will continue to work closely with the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in the areas of trade and investment, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), energy transition, food security, education, and talent development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook today, Anwar stated that he made this announcement following a visit from BFA secretary-general Zhang Jun, during which they exchanged views on the increasingly challenging regional and global landscape.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Anwar emphasized that in a world facing geopolitical uncertainties, economic pressures, and rapid technological changes, closer regional cooperation, inclusiveness, and dialogue-based cooperation remain crucial for stability, prosperity, and shared well-being. Anwar, who also serves as the Finance Minister, expressed hope that these efforts would strengthen the region's resilience and create more opportunities for cooperation that would deliver tangible benefits to the people.