Kuala lumpur: Malaysia and Indonesia will continue maintaining close ties through military cooperation and joint commitment within the ASEAN framework, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. He emphasized the vital roles both countries play in ensuring the safety of strategic waters such as the Melaka Straits and the Sulu Sea, as well as strengthening land border controls on Borneo island, including the Kalimantan region.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the cooperation between both countries is crucial for regional stability and security. Mohamed Khaled recently received a courtesy call from Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Raden Datuk Mohammad Iman Hascarya Kusumo, at Wisma Pertahanan. This visit, his first since assuming official duties in Kuala Lumpur, aims to open avenues to bolster bilateral ties, especially in the field of defence between the two nations.