Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 at 11:12 a.m. on June 13, 2026, accompanied by his delegation on a commercial flight [1, 2]. Upon arrival, he was greeted with a guard of honour by the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment at the Bunga Raya Complex [1].
The five-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral and regional cooperation while promoting intellectual exchange and diplomacy [2]. On June 15, Ramos-Horta will take part in a public dialogue session at Taylor’s University titled "A Changing World, Enduring Values" [1, 2]. That same day, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will host a luncheon in Ramos-Horta’s honour at the Seri Perdana Complex [2].
In addition, the president will attend a book launch and deliver a distinguished lecture organised by the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), providing a platform for diplomatic discourse [1, 2].
Ramos-Horta is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognized for his contribution to Timor-Leste’s independence and international diplomacy [2]. The visit reflects his continued efforts to foster stronger ties within the region.
The president is scheduled to depart Malaysia and return to Dili on June 17, 2026, concluding his official five-day trip [1, 2].
