KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 22 -- Malaysia and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership at the 5th Malaysia-Australia High-Level Committee (HLC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, co-chaired by Malaysia's Defence Minister, DatukSeri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles.

Both leaders underscored that the defence cooperation remains a cornerstone of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, grounded in shared history, trust, and a common commitment to regional stability with ASEAN at its centre.

This year marks several milestones in the relationship: 80 years since the end of World War II, when defence ties were first forged; 75 years since Australia's assistance during the Mala...