Malaysia, Jordan seek high-tech cooperation to train more engineers, says Anwar

Malaysia and Jordan aim to enhance cooperation in high-tech industries, focusing on semiconductors and advanced technical education to develop skilled workers.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and King Abdullah II discussed strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in higher education and emerging technologies.

They exchanged views on geopolitical issues in West Asia and agreed on the urgency of addressing Palestinian rights violations.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 — Malaysia and Jordan are seeking to expand strategic cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors and advanced technical education and training, to develop more engineers and skilled workers for future industry needs.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these were among the key areas discussed during his meeting today with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who was on a two-day state visit to the country at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

He said the talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties in higher education, skilled human capital development, emerging technologies and the semiconductor ecosystem.

“We also discussed potential cooperation in developing advanced technical education and training centres, including producing more engineers and skilled workers to meet future industry demands,” he posted on Facebook.

Anwar said discussions also covered expanding trade and investment, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), tariff restructuring, stronger supply chains and cooperation in energy, transport, the halal industry and tourism.

Anwar said he and King Abdullah also exchanged views on geopolitical developments in West Asia, particularly in Palestine and Syria, and their implications for regional security and stability.

He said they also agreed on the urgent need to end atrocities against Palestinians, including continued violence and rights violations in Jerusalem and the West Bank.

“I stressed that Malaysia will remain steadfast in championing Palestinian rights while strengthening humanitarian assistance, particularly for the people of Gaza,” he said.

Anwar noted that the Jordanian monarch also expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s stance and efforts in supporting the Palestinian cause.

Anwar also expressed hope that the meeting would elevate Malaysia-Jordan relations through closer economic and technological cooperation, as well as shared commitments to humanity, peace and global justice.

The state visit was King Abdullah’s second to Malaysia since May 2008, as both countries marked more than six decades of diplomatic relations established in 1965.

Prior to his departure after concluding the visit, King Abdullah granted Anwar an audience at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), for about 30 minutes to discuss strengthening longstanding bilateral relations.

Bilateral trade reached RM993.4 million in 2025, up 15.2 per cent from 2024, while trade from January to August 2026 rose eight per cent year-on-year to RM740.7 million. — Bernama

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马来西亚和约旦旨在加强在高科技产业的合作，重点发展半导体和先进技术教育，以培养技术工人。

安瓦尔·易卜拉欣总理和阿卜杜拉二世国王讨论了加强双边关系，尤其是在高等教育和新兴技术领域。

他们就西亚地缘政治问题交换了意见，并一致认为必须尽快解决巴勒斯坦人权侵犯问题。

布城，10 月 12 日讯——马来西亚和约旦正寻求扩大在高科技产业，特别是半导体和先进技术教育与培训领域的战略合作，以培养更多工程师和技术工人，满足未来产业的需求。

马来西亚首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣表示，这些是他今天与约旦国王阿卜杜拉二世会晤时讨论的关键领域之一。阿卜杜拉二世国王应马来西亚国王苏丹易卜拉欣陛下的邀请，对约旦进行为期两天的国事访问。

他表示，会谈重点是加强两国在高等教育、技能型人力资本发展、新兴技术和半导体生态系统等领域的联系。

他在Facebook上发帖称：“我们还讨论了在发展先进技术教育和培训中心方面的潜在合作，包括培养更多工程师和技术工人以满足未来行业的需求。”

安瓦尔表示，双方还讨论了扩大贸易和投资，包括潜在的自由贸易协定（FTA）、关税重组、加强供应链以及在能源、交通、清真产业和旅游业方面的合作。

安瓦尔表示，他和阿卜杜拉国王还就西亚地缘政治发展，特别是巴勒斯坦和叙利亚局势及其对地区安全与稳定的影响交换了意见。

他说，他们还一致认为迫切需要结束针对巴勒斯坦人的暴行，包括在耶路撒冷和西岸持续发生的暴力和侵犯人权行为。

“我强调，马来西亚将继续坚定不移地捍卫巴勒斯坦人民的权利，同时加强人道主义援助，特别是对加沙人民的援助，”他说。

安瓦尔指出，约旦国王也对马来西亚在支持巴勒斯坦事业方面所持的立场和所做的努力表示赞赏。

安华还表示希望此次会晤能够通过更紧密的经济和技术合作，以及对人道主义、和平与全球正义的共同承诺，提升马来西亚与约旦的关系。

这是阿卜杜拉国王自 2008 年 5 月以来第二次对马来西亚进行国事访问，两国也因此庆祝了自 1965 年建立外交关系以来超过 60 年的成就。

在结束访问离开之前，阿卜杜拉国王在吉隆坡国际机场 (KLIA) 的 Bunga Raya 综合大楼接见了安华，会面约 30 分钟，讨论加强长期以来的双边关系。

预计2025年双边贸易额将达到9.934亿令吉，较2024年增长15.2%；2026年1月至8月贸易额将同比增长8%，达到7.407亿令吉。——马新社

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