# India-Malaysia diplomatic relations enhancement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-malaysia-diplomatic-relations-enhancement > Updated: 2026-09-14T05:04:42.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 2. During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The leaders discussed cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, semiconductors, the digital economy, and tourism. As part of this strengthening relationship, Malaysia agreed to establish an Indian Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. During his official visit, Ibrahim also engaged in diplomatic and cultural activities, including meeting with Indian opposition leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and discussing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and tensions in West Asia. He also gained social media attention for performing a rendition of the 1965 Kishore Kumar classic ‘Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat’ during a BRICS gala dinner. Following the summit, Ibrahim traveled to Kerala, where he met with Grand Mufti of India Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar at Markaz in Kozhikode. Ibrahim attended a remembrance and prayer meeting at the Sunni Cultural Centre, attended by approximately 2,000 students and scholars. During this visit, he was presented with the Sheikh Abu Bakar Foundation’s ‘Excellence Award’ for his contributions to public service, education, and international dialogue. Discussions in Kerala focused on educational exchanges, cultural cooperation, the welfare of the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, and the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) regarding faith, ethics, and intellectual freedom. Following his time in India, Ibrahim was scheduled to visit the Maldives to strengthen cooperation in trade and digital sectors. ## Claims - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang the 1965 Kishore Kumar song ‘Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat’ during a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Anwar Ibrahim visited Kerala to discuss cooperation in wellness tourism, Ayurveda, trade, and education. (corroborated by 7 sources) - India and Malaysia have elevated their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks covering trade, investment, defense, security, semiconductors, and the digital economy. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a breakfast meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. (corroborated by 2 sources) - During the BRICS Summit dinner, Anwar Ibrahim discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and West Asian tensions with various world leaders. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Malaysia has agreed to the establishment of the Indian Consulate General in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. (single source) - Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent from the gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (single source) - SEGULA Technologies India plans to establish a Global Engineering Center in Malaysia by the end of 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim honored in Kerala Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim received the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation Excellence Award in Kerala, India, and discussed AI ethics and religious education during his visit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysian-pm-anwar-ibrahim-honored-in-kerala ### 2026-09-12: Anwar Ibrahim elevates India-Malaysia ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is in India for the BRICS Summit, elevating ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussing trade, security, and Gaza with global leaders. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-visits-kerala-to-strengthen-malaysia-india-ties --- Cite as: India-Malaysia diplomatic relations enhancement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-malaysia-diplomatic-relations-enhancement