Jakarta, March 27 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Friday to enhance bilateral relations while celebrating the 2026 Eid alFitr.

The Presidential Secretariat said in a statement that Prime Minister Anwar arrived at the palace courtyard in a car escorted by 17 motorist troops at 4:25 p.m. local time. President Prabowo personally welcomed him as he disembarked.

Both leaders immersed themselves in the Indonesian traditional folk song from Maluku, "Rasa Sayange," performed by the music corps during the diplomatic reception. Anwar was seen briefly singing along as he enjoyed the atmosphere.

The two figures then walked side by side into the palace inte...