China and Malaysia: A new era of rapport

Thirty five years ago, my late father Tun Abdul Razak, then prime minister of Malaysia, set foot in China marking the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations that opened up a historic chapter in Sino-Malaysian relationship. It was a brave, bold and momentous decision that prompted other South East Asian nations to follow Malaysia's lead in establishing diplomatic relations with China.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak disembarks from his plane at Jeju International Airport May 31, 2009.
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Sino-Malaysia ties — a letter did it!
Thirty five years ago, my late father Tun Abdul Razak, then prime minister of Malaysia, set foot in China marking the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations that opened up a historic chapter in Sino-Malaysian relationship. It was a brave, bold and momentous decision that prompted other South East Asian nations to follow Malaysia's lead in establishing diplomatic relations with China.
ASEAN+3 reaches agreement on reserve for stability
Chinese President Hu Jintao and Malaysian Supreme Head of State Mizan Zainal Abidin on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.