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Egyptian president in Malaysia for state visit

Published on 9 Oct 2026 8:13:28 PM

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Malaysia on Friday (Oct 9) evening for a two-day state visit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

El-Sisi was welcomed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Malaysia on Friday (Oct 9) evening for a two-day state visit at the invitation of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

El-Sisi was welcomed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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