JAKARTA: There is a newfound sense of euphoria between Malaysia and Indonesia following Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first official trip abroad as Prime Minister.
There are high expectations to iron out the thorny issues, mainly that concerning the protection of Indonesian migrant workers as the two countries move towards opening up a new page in their bilateral relations.
“This is a bit personal to me and President Jokowi knows that Indonesia always has a special place in my heart,” Anwar said after the meeting with the Indonesian leader at the National Palace in Bogor. Aside from that, Malaysian firms hope to participate in Indonesia’s newly planned capital Nusantara, on the Bornean island of Kalimantan.
Hermono noted that the challenge now for both leaders is to show tangible results of their discussions. “Since we are close friends, we need to show results. If a close friend cannot fulfil a promise, the damage will be bigger,” he said.
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