Kuala lumpur: Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul received a courtesy call from Ahmad Muzani, the Chair of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia (MPR RI), at Parliament House today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the meeting underscored the robust relationship between the Parliaments of Malaysia and Indonesia within the framework of ASEAN regional cooperation. Both leaders engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing parliamentary diplomacy to deepen people-to-people ties and bolster regional prosperity.

The discussions also set the stage for closer cooperation between the two Parliaments as Malaysia prepares to lead the 46th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) from September 17 to 22, 2025. Johari expressed hopes for collaborative efforts in developing ASEAN youth leadership through exchange programmes and cross-border initiatives to equip young leaders for global challenges.

Additionally, Ahmad Muzani provided updates on the development of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, in Kalimantan, which was received positively by Johari. Johari also expressed confidence that this project would not only drive Indonesia's economic growth but also present new collaborative opportunities benefiting both nations.