Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will visit Indonesia for the first time this week. According to reports, Ismail Sabri's visit to the neighbouring country from Tuesday to Thursday is his first since taking office in August.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who will be accompanied by several cabinet members. In a statement, the Ministry said, "It will provide an opportunity for leaders to advance collaboration toward effective recovery as two immediate neighbours deal with the impacts of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic."

During his visit, Ismail Sabri will meet with members of Indonesia's business community, the Malaysian diaspora in Indonesia, and a defence industry facility, according to the statement.

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