Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Kerala, Malaysia Expand Cooperation in Technology, Tourism and Education
Kerala leader V.D. Satheesan met Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
They spoke for about 40 minutes.
They discussed ways Kerala and Malaysia can work together more closely.
The areas included technology, tourism, colleges and universities, and trade.
Satheesan said Kerala and Malaysia have long cultural connections.
Many Malayali families have lived in Malaysia for several generations.
The meeting aimed to build new partnerships beyond older migration links.
Anwar was in India for the BRICS Summit.
He was scheduled to travel from Kerala to the Maldives.
V.D. Satheesan met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kerala for a 40-minute discussion.
The leaders discussed cooperation in information technology, sustainable tourism, higher education and trade.
Satheesan highlighted Kerala’s historic cultural ties with Malaysia and its substantial Malayali diaspora.
P.K. Kunhalikutty and Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal accompanied Satheesan.
Anwar Ibrahim was visiting Kerala during his India trip for the BRICS Summit before traveling to the Maldives.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by P.K. Kunhalikutty and Panakkad Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.
- What
- They discussed expanding Kerala-Malaysia cooperation in information technology, sustainable tourism, higher education and trade.
- When
- Monday, during Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- To strengthen longstanding Kerala-Malaysia links and develop new partnerships in technology, education, tourism and commerce.
- Meeting duration
- 40 minutes
- Main cooperation areas
- Information technology, sustainable tourism, higher education and trade
- Cultural connection
- Kerala and Malaysia have longstanding historic ties
- Diaspora
- A sizeable Malayali community has established deep roots in Malaysia
- Anwar Ibrahim’s visit
- He was in Kerala during a visit to India for the BRICS Summit
- Next destination
- The Malaysian Prime Minister was scheduled to leave Kerala for the Maldives