Malaysia and Saudi Arabia

The governments of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to organise a fashion show in Kuala Lumpur that will focus on promoting the uniqueness of the textile art of both countries.

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to elevate defence ties through the formalisation of a High-Level Committee under three key pillars, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further step up bilateral cooperation by setting up the Saudi-Malaysian Coordinating Council (SMCC), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Azmin said Malaysia and Saudi Arabia enjoy long-standing and strategic economic, as well as people-to-people ties.

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are working together to revive the tourism and culture industry through a number of initiatives.

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy's Religious Attach in Malaysia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Rubaian.

The committee chaired by the Foreign Ministers of the two countries will, among others, discuss bilateral cooperation based on economy and security.

The cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia would be strengthened with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the news agencies of both countries.

This followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the governments of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia in the field of human resources and manpower which was sealed Monday.

Police believe the incident during the match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia at Shah Alam Stadium Tuesday night was pre-planned by a group of local supporters.

The 2018 World Cup qualifying football match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia disrupted by unruly fans.

The match between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia was temporarily halted in the 88th minute after a group of fans known as Ultras Malaya threw flares on the Shah Alam pitch on Monday night.