Malaysia and Japan have initiated agreements to develop carbon capture and hydrogen energy projects to reduce carbon emissions.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's visit aims to bolster defence cooperation and secure liquefied natural gas supplies from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Japan will lend its expertise to Sarawak’s Petros and Malaysian energy giant Petronas in efforts to create sustainable hydrogen energy sources.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of addressing geopolitical challenges, including stability in the South China Sea and cooperating on humanitarian issues.
Japan's investments in Malaysia exceed 102 billion ringgit, indicating a strong economic partnership that continues to grow and evolve.