Anwar Ibrahim to Fly to Jakarta Tomorrow to Fulfil Prabowo's Invitation

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a special visit to Jakarta on Friday (27/3/2026). The visit is at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

“This visit will focus on recent geopolitical developments, particularly the conflict in West Asia, and its impact on regional stability and the global economy, including implications for Malaysia and Indonesia,” stated an official release from Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), quoting The Star, on Thursday (26/3/2026).

These issues are considered to have direct implications for Malaysia and Indonesia, especially in maintaining economic resilience amid global uncertainties.

In this meeting, the two countries are also expected to enhance diplomatic efforts to reduce global tensions. In addition, discussions will cover measures to ensure the continuity of international trade routes and global supply chains, which are crucial for the welfare of the people in each country.

“These latest developments require comprehensive, careful, and coordinated discussions between the two countries to align positions and strengthen strategic cooperation in responding to the situation,” it added.

Not only that, the meeting between Anwar and Prabowo will also highlight the importance of strengthening ASEAN’s role as a solid and principled regional bloc. With this strengthening, Southeast Asia is expected to be able to act collectively in maintaining peace, preserving regional stability, and protecting economic resilience amid global turmoil.