Malaysia: Malaysia and Saudi Arabia today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the judicial field. The MoU was signed by Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia Azhaniz Teh Azman Teh and Saudi Arabian Minister of Justice Sheikh Dr Waleed Mohammed Alsmani at the Palace of Justice here. The signing was witnessed by Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh and took place during Sheikh Dr Waleed's official visit to Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the MoU provides a framework for closer cooperation in various areas, including civil case management, judicial technology and digitalisation, the exchange of practical experience and publicly available judicial information, institutional visits, and regular exchanges. It is seen as a significant step in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia judicial relations by establishing a structured platform for closer institutional engagement, knowledge-sharing, and continued cooperation towards efficient justice administration.

The statement from the Office of the Chief Registrar emphasized the importance of the MoU as a milestone in judicial relations between the two nations. It expressed optimism about the successful implementation of the cooperation areas outlined in the MoU and the further strengthening of longstanding ties between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

During the visit, the programme also included a courtesy call on Tun Wan Ahmad Farid, followed by a judicial dialogue and experience-sharing session. This session focused on Malaysia's judicial approach to sexual offences against children and the digitalisation of the Judiciary through the e-Court system. The visit and MoU signing highlight the longstanding cordial relations and shared commitment of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to enhancing judicial cooperation and knowledge-sharing.