- Najib Razak with HRH Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah during his visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia, October 2016
- Malaysia and Brunei has a special relationship due to the long history that binds the Malay and Brunei royal families. The two nations continue to be close via bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
- The most notable high-level annual event between the two countries is the Annual Consultation.