KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Malaysia and Cuba are stepping up efforts to strengthen their long-standing bilateral ties, exploring new opportunities in economic cooperation with a renewed focus on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 — Malaysia and Cuba have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation as both nations mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, first established on February 6, 1975.