Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20 October 2026 – H.E. H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Governor of Malaysia, met with H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, to reaffirm the longstanding strategic partnership between Malaysia and the IsDB Group. 

The meeting, held during Dr. Al Jasser’s official visit to Malaysia, was also attended by H.E. YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah bin Azizan, Minister of Finance II of Malaysia, and H.E. Tan Sri Johan Mahmood Merican, Secretary General of Treasury and IsDB Executive Director. 

Discussions focused on advancing cooperation through the upcoming Malaysia–IsDB Group Country Engagement Framework (2027–2029), aimed at supporting Malaysia’s development priorities while leveraging its expertise in Islamic finance, institutional development, and private sector engagement to deliver sustainable development impact across IsDB member countries. 

The two sides also explored opportunities to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promote entrepreneurship and job creation, and expand private sector development to foster inclusive economic growth. 

Dr. Al Jasser commended Malaysia’s leadership as a global hub for Islamic finance and highlighted the strategic role of the IsDB Group Kuala Lumpur Center of Excellence in strengthening institutional cooperation, facilitating knowledge sharing, and advancing Reverse Linkage initiatives to transfer Malaysia’s successful development solutions, knowledge, and expertise to other IsDB member countries. 

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepening South-South cooperation, mobilizing innovative financing, and strengthening the Malaysia–IsDB Group partnership to advance inclusive and sustainable development.