The spring of Malaysia-UAE relations


  • Letters
  • Wednesday, 15 Jan 2025

THE leaders of two rapidly-developing countries – both modern states founded on the federation of monarchies, blessed with bountiful coastlines and precious oil, one in the tropics and the other in the desert – met in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the past three days to cement their bilateral, trade, and economic relations.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluded his second official visit to the UAE, which was notably his first foreign visit as Asean chair and first for 2025.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Letters

Let’s get kids to start the new school term with joy
Justice on paper, trauma in practice
Raising standards is easy, but closing gaps is hard
Artificial intelligence, the Fermi level, and human value
Industrial interns deserve safety too
Kudos for the willingness to move forward
Govt must change rhetoric into results for the people
It’s 2026, poverty shouldn’t still be keeping children from school
Deepfakes, disinformation and digital harm: Why media and AI literacy matters for every Malaysian
Rework e-invoicing: Propose voluntary participation to preserve Malaysian SMES

Others Also Read