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Malaysia-Australia defence ties set for deeper strategic cooperation

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times 1h ago X
Malaysia-Australia defence ties set for deeper strategic cooperation
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Australia defence ties are set to deepen following Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's working visit to Australia, with both sides looking to pursue more strategic, substantive and outcome-oriented cooperation.

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Khaled, who arrived in Melbourne today, will begin the visit with a meeting with the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) to exchange views on current security developments and challenges of mutual interest.

He will then travel to Geelong for a courtesy call and bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Sep 16, 2026
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Sep 16, 2026
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