Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim meets Kanthapuram
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met with Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar in Kerala to discuss global peace, education, and social development. The visit included the presentation of an excellence award and a tour of a prominent spiritual center.
Why it matters
The meeting underscores the ongoing diplomatic and cultural ties between Malaysia and India, particularly regarding religious and educational exchange.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited All India Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar at the Markaz Central Campus here on Sunday (September 13, 2026) as part of his five-day visit to India.
Mr. Anwar, who arrived in Kozhikode after attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, held discussions with Kanthapuram on issues including global peace, education and social development. The two leaders exchanged views on socio-cultural exchanges and discussed the prospects for peace talks among countries involved in conflicts.
Mr. Anwar was also presented with the first Excellence Award instituted by the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation. Mr. Kanthapuram presented the award to the Malaysian Prime Minister at a reception organised in his honour at the convention centre.
Later, Mr. Anwar attended a special prayer gathering. A discussion involving prominent figures from the religious, political and social spheres was also held.
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