Anwar Thanks Mahathir For Consistent Support On Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Bid

From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad for Malaysia’s consistent support of Timor-Leste’s journey towards ASEAN...

Anwar To Address Timor-Leste Parliament, Hold Talks With GusmÃo

From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim began the second day of his official visit to Timor-Leste today with a historic address to the National Parliament here. Anwar was received by the...

East Timor in Turmoil

In September 2025, East Timor suddenly plunged into unrest. The country was still fragile after two decades of independence. It was not a coup, an intelligence scandal, or territorial strife that lit the fire. Instead, it was something at once...

Asean expands first time this century: East Timor to join bloc next month under ex-coloniser’s watch

President Jose Ramos-Horta has long campaigned for Asean membership and an application was first submitted in 2011 East Timor is slated to become the 11th member of the Asean regional bloc in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said...

Malaysia-Timor-Leste relations built on friendship and shared struggles

DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the relationship between Malaysia and Timor-Leste as one built on deep personal friendships and decades of shared struggles. He stated that this bond extends far beyond the realm of...

Malaysia-Timor-Leste relations built on friendship, shared struggles, says Anwar

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE): Malaysia’s relationship with Timor-Leste goes beyond official diplomacy, reflecting deep personal friendships built over decades of shared struggles, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). At an official dinner...

Anwar's visit a testament to enduring friendship between Malaysia, Timor-Leste, says Ramos-Horta

DILI: The inaugural two-day visit by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Timor-Leste is a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations, says President Dr José Ramos-Horta. The president announced that Anwar would be...

Anwar’s Timor-Leste visit highlights enduring ties and ASEAN membership

DILI: Timor-Leste President Dr José Ramos-Horta has described the inaugural visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations. He recalled Malaysia’s unwavering support...

East Timor scraps lifetime pensions for members of parliament

The East Timor Parliament on Wednesday said it would rescind legislation granting former members of parliament lifetime pensions, according to local media. The announcement followed several days of student‑led demonstrations in the capital city of...

East Timor lawmakers agree to scrap lawmaker pension allowances

DILI (Reuters) -- East Timor's lawmakers have agreed to scrap plans to provide lifetime pension allowances for themselves, they said Wednesday, bowing to pressure from thousands of students who have staged demonstrations against the plans since...

Anwar arrives in Timor-Leste to strengthen ties, support Asean bid

DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here Tuesday (Sept 23) to begin a historic two-day official visit to Timor-Leste, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and supporting the nation’s imminent accession as Asean’s 11th member....

PM Anwar arrives in Timor-Leste to strengthen ties and support ASEAN bid

DILI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Timor-Leste today for a historic two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and supporting the nation’s imminent accession as the 11th member of ASEAN. His special aircraft...

Timor-Leste eyes closer trade ties with Malaysia, boost in agriculture and tourism

DILI: Timor-Leste is keen to expand trade and investment with Malaysia, focusing on food security, agriculture and tourism as it strengthens cooperation through ASEAN integration. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste vice president,...

Malaysia–Timor-Leste Relations Built On Friendship, Shared Struggles – Anwar

From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s relationship with Timor-Leste goes beyond official diplomacy, reflecting deep personal friendships built over decades of shared struggles, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Malaysia–Timor-Leste Relations Built On Friendship, Shared Struggles – Anwar

From V.Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s relationship with Timor-Leste goes beyond official diplomacy, reflecting deep personal friendships built over decades of shared struggles, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Indonesia, Timor-Leste working to resolve border issues: Ministry

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has underlined that Indonesia and Timor-Leste have yet to resolve issues regarding several land border segments on Timor Island, though discussions remain ongoing. This was conveyed by the...

INFRA hosts international training for Timor-Leste officials on rural development

KUALA LUMPUR: The Institute for Rural Advancement has commenced an international training programme for community leaders and government officials from Timor-Leste. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the programme’s...

General : Anwar's Visit A Testament To Malaysia-Timor-Leste Enduring Friendship - Ramos-Horta

From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste President Dr José Ramos-Horta described the inaugural two-day visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the country as a testament to the enduring friendship...

INFRA holds International Training For Timor-Leste Officials – Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- International training for community leaders and government officials from Timor-Leste, organised by the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), began today to expose them to Malaysia’s experience in rural...

Malaysian PM pays state visit to Timor-Leste to boost ties

JAKARTA, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by several ministers, has begun a two-day state visit to Timor-Leste aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two Southeast Asian nations, local media...