PUTRAJAYA: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor attended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam in conjunction with the 26th Annual Leaders Consultation (ALC) at Kompleks Seri Perdana, here, Wednesday.
The ceremony was witnessed by Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The MoU exchange involved cooperation in the field of health between the two countries.
Hajiji, who was accompanied by State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr Safar Untong, also attended the luncheon hosted by Anwar.
The ALC serves as the highest bilateral consultation platform between Malaysia and Brunei, aimed at reviewing the progress of existing cooperation, resolving outstanding issues, as well as discussing various matters of mutual concern including regional and international developments.
Brunei expressed appreciation for training provided by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute to its technical officers.
On prison matters, the leaders commended progress under the Treaty on the International Transfer of Prisoners signed in August 2023.
They acknowledged the successful first transfer of a Bruneian prisoner in February 2025 and six Malaysians in August 2025.
The leaders welcomed the third Bilateral Meeting between immigration departments held in February 2025 in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Both nations reiterated their commitment to effective border management and addressing key immigration issues.
They further welcomed the Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Programme that streamlines cross-border travel.
The programme reduces passport stamp usage and immigration endorsements for frequent travellers.
Anwar and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah commended strengthened youth and sports cooperation between both countries.
Brunei is Malaysia’s sixth-largest trading partner in ASEAN with total trade reaching RM7.53 billion in 2024.
Malaysia-Brunei trade reached RM3.02 billion between January and June this year.
The ceremony was witnessed by Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The MoU exchange involved cooperation in the field of health between the two countries.
Hajiji, who was accompanied by State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr Safar Untong, also attended the luncheon hosted by Anwar.
The ALC serves as the highest bilateral consultation platform between Malaysia and Brunei, aimed at reviewing the progress of existing cooperation, resolving outstanding issues, as well as discussing various matters of mutual concern including regional and international developments.
Brunei expressed appreciation for training provided by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute to its technical officers.
On prison matters, the leaders commended progress under the Treaty on the International Transfer of Prisoners signed in August 2023.
They acknowledged the successful first transfer of a Bruneian prisoner in February 2025 and six Malaysians in August 2025.
The leaders welcomed the third Bilateral Meeting between immigration departments held in February 2025 in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Both nations reiterated their commitment to effective border management and addressing key immigration issues.
They further welcomed the Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Programme that streamlines cross-border travel.
The programme reduces passport stamp usage and immigration endorsements for frequent travellers.
Anwar and Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah commended strengthened youth and sports cooperation between both countries.
Brunei is Malaysia’s sixth-largest trading partner in ASEAN with total trade reaching RM7.53 billion in 2024.
Malaysia-Brunei trade reached RM3.02 billion between January and June this year.
