HIS Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has received Jordan’s highest civilian honour, the Al Hussein Ibn Ali Order, from King Abdullah II during the Jordanian monarch’s state visit to Malaysia.
The order was conferred at a ceremony at Dewan Seri Maharaja, Istana Negara, on Monday, following a private meeting between the two monarchs at Dewan Seri Negara.
According to the Hashemite Royal Court, the Al Hussein Ibn Ali Order is bestowed on kings, princes and heads of state in recognition of their status.
It is among Jordan’s royal honours awarded to prominent international figures and individuals recognised for their achievements and contributions.
King Abdullah II began his two-day state visit to Malaysia on Sunday at the invitation of Sultan Ibrahim.
Jordan Looks To Malaysia For Drone Warfare Expertise
Meanwhile, Jordan wants to tap Malaysia’s industrial and intelligence capabilities to help modernise its armed forces, with King Abdullah II calling for deeper cooperation in drone and counter-drone warfare amid evolving security threats.
The Jordanian monarch said Malaysia’s expertise and young talent could complement Jordan’s military transformation as both countries adapt to changing patterns of warfare, including lessons from the conflict in Ukraine.
“I believe Malaysia’s industrial capabilities, intelligence and young talent can complement our efforts to undertake major transformation in our armed forces, particularly in the transition towards drone and counter-drone warfare,” King Abdullah II said.
The Jordanian monarch also called for longstanding intelligence cooperation between the two countries to be strengthened, saying developments in their respective regions highlighted the need for closer collaboration in defence technology.
Beyond security, King Abdullah II urged both countries to reinvigorate business engagement through exchanges and visits to identify opportunities for mutual benefit, particularly amid changes in global trade routes, supply chains and economic partnerships.
He welcomed prospects for expanding cooperation in palm oil, the halal industry and education, adding that greater exchanges in education and innovation would help prepare young people for emerging technologies.
King Abdullah II also expressed hope that Sultan Ibrahim and the Malaysian government would visit Jordan in the coming months to deepen bilateral relations and explore further areas of cooperation.
On regional developments, he said Jordan and Malaysia shared a common position on Palestine, including support for a two-state solution.
He called for an end to Israeli violations across the region, including in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and attempts to undermine the historical and legal status quo at holy sites.
He also stressed that the sovereignty and security of Lebanon and Syria must be respected, urging the international community to prevent further escalation and contain the spread of conflict.
King Abdullah II said closer cooperation between Jordan and Malaysia could contribute to addressing regional challenges and advancing peace and security. - October 12, 2026
