From Kamarul Ariffin Md Yassin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 25 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hoped that the Malaysia Brunei Annual Leaders\u2019 Consultation (ALC) this year will finalise several matters of mutual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said this includes cooperation in the fields of youth and sports, Syariah judiciary, and education, which have been discussed at length by both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis year, Malaysia will host the 24th edition of the ALC in Kuala Lumpur. This is the main platform for the leaders of the two countries to discuss matters of mutual interest and it should continue (to be done),\u201d he said at the state banquet held in conjunction with his official visit to Brunei here Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister said apart from the commitment to maintaining existing cooperation, Malaysia\u2019s Unity Government under his leadership would strive to explore new strategic cooperation with Brunei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAmong others, I welcome the intention and offer from Brunei to invest in various high-potential economic sectors in Malaysia, including by the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure this visit will be followed by continuous efforts by our two countries to strengthen our existing ties and cooperation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar also expressed gratitude for the close ties that existed not only at the government level but also among the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also thanked the Government of Brunei for all the assistance and good treatment given to around 25,000 Malaysians residing in Brunei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar also expressed his appreciation to the Government of Brunei for its decision to fully open the country’s borders starting Aug 1 last year, which was a huge step towards recovery efforts after the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith the reopening of the borders, Malaysia is also happy to welcome back visitors from Brunei and see the numbers increase so significantly starting August last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLikewise, the number of students from Brunei pursuing higher studies in Malaysia showed a very positive increase after a significant drop due to the closure of the borders of the two countries in 2020,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anwar arrived in Brunei for a two-day official visit yesterday and was accorded the official welcoming ceremony at the Brunei International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is Anwar\u2019s second official visit abroad after being appointed as Malaysia\u2019s 10th Prime Minister in November last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
— NNN-BERNAMA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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