# The King wants Putin in Malaysia

> Malaysia's King has been to Russia three times in two years. Now Anwar is asking Putin to make the trip the other way.
- Title: The King wants Putin in Malaysia · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia's King has been to Russia three times in two years. Now Anwar is asking Putin to make the trip the other way. The Malaysia-Russia relationship is…
- Keywords: malaysia, russia, brics, diplomacy, anwar ibrahim, news, world, King, wants, Putin, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/12/king-renews-putins-invitation-to-visit-malaysia-through-pm-anwar-at-brics-summit/234889
- Published: 2026-09-12T09:38:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, russia, brics, diplomacy, anwar ibrahim, news, world
## Regards from the palace
Anwar Ibrahim sat down with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, and opened by passing on a personal message from Malaysia's King.

> Sultan Ibrahim sends his personal regards
## The invitation stands
Anwar then repeated Sultan Ibrahim's invitation for Putin to make a state visit to Malaysia. The word used was reiterated, so this is not the first time the ask has been made.
## Selling it as a new chapter
Anwar framed the proposed visit as a turning point rather than a courtesy call, describing the relationship as close, mature and useful to both sides.

> Insya-Allah, this visit will open a new chapter in the increasingly close, mature, and mutually beneficial relationship between Malaysia and Russia
## A King since 2024
Sultan Ibrahim ascended the federal throne on January 31, 2024. Much of Malaysia's warming with Moscow since then has run through him, not only through Putrajaya.
## Three trips to Russia
He made a state visit in August 2025, a special visit in January 2026, and travelled to Moscow in May for Russia's Victory Day. The traffic has all gone one way so far.
## Key takeaway

The Malaysia-Russia relationship is being run through the palace, and the next move is Putin's to make.