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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Polish President Andrzej Duda concludes official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Polish President Andrzej Duda departed for Singapore today after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, his first to the country since assuming office in August 2015. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held for Duda at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), featuring a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Capt Mohd Masrur Hidayat Masri. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Polish Ambassador to Malaysia Krzysztof Dobrowolski were in attendance. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, and his delegation, took off at 5.10 pm. In a joint statement yesterday, Malaysia and Poland agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries. During the visit, Duda and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in defence among other key sectors such as food technology, digital technology, renewable energy and the halal industry. Anwar also welcomed the encouraging 19.5 per cent year-on-year growth in bilateral trade between 2023 and 2024, calling it a clear reflection of the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. Anwar also conveyed Malaysia's sincere appreciation to Poland for extending humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, particularly through its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the provision of emergency relief. In addition to the Gaza issue, the two leaders also discussed broader global and regional developments, including Malaysia's experience within ASEAN, ties with China and the country's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Duda's visit coincided with a significant juncture, as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, while Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the same period. In 2024, Poland was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's major exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products, and transport equipment.
The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Polish President departs after official Malaysia visit
SEPANG: Polish President Andrzej Duda departed for Singapore today after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, his first to the country since assuming office in August 2015. A red-carpet farewell ceremony was held for Duda at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), featuring a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Capt Mohd Masrur Hidayat Masri. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Polish Ambassador to Malaysia Krzysztof Dobrowolski were in attendance. The special aircraft carrying Duda, his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda, and his delegation, took off at 5.10 pm. In a joint statement yesterday, Malaysia and Poland agreed to strengthen defence cooperation, including exploring long-term procurement opportunities and strategic engagement between their respective defence ministries. During the visit, Duda and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in defence among other key sectors such as food technology, digital technology, renewable energy and the halal industry. Anwar also welcomed the encouraging 19.5 per cent year-on-year growth in bilateral trade between 2023 and 2024, calling it a clear reflection of the deepening economic partnership between the two countries. Anwar also conveyed Malaysia's sincere appreciation to Poland for extending humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, particularly through its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the provision of emergency relief. In addition to the Gaza issue, the two leaders also discussed broader global and regional developments, including Malaysia's experience within ASEAN, ties with China and the country's engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Duda's visit coincided with a significant juncture, as Malaysia assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, while Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the same period. In 2024, Poland was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's major exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products, and transport equipment.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Diplomatic ties in focus as Polish President meets Anwar
PUTRAJAYA: Polish President Andrzej Duda, who is on his first official visit to Malaysia, was accorded a formal welcome at Perdana Putra Complex here today. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received Duda upon his arrival at 10 am, followed by the playing of the national anthems of both countries. Duda then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment, led by Major Nur Ahmad Zaim Zahari. Also present were the Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, foreign diplomats and senior government officials. Duda is accompanied by his spouse, Agata Kornhauser-Duda, as well as several Cabinet ministers and senior Polish officials. Duda, who assumed office in August 2015, is making the visit at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship and Poland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. Following the welcome ceremony, Duda signed the guest book and then proceeded to a bilateral meeting with Anwar. The meeting is expected to explore stronger cooperation in trade and investment, the defence industry, agriculture, the halal sector and agri-commodities. Anwar will later host an official luncheon at Seri Perdana Complex in honour of Duda and his delegation. According to Wisma Putra, Duda is also scheduled to visit the Second Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps at Kem Sunggala in Port Dickson and deliver a public lecture at the Asia-Europe Institute, Universiti Malaya. The visit underscores the strong and friendly relations between Malaysia and Poland, which have been built on mutual respect and close cooperation since diplomatic ties were established in 1971. In 2024, Poland was Malaysia's eighth-largest trading partner among European Union member states, with total bilateral trade rising by 19.5 per cent to RM5.66 billion compared to 2023. Malaysia's major exports to Poland include electrical and electronic products, rubber products and machinery, while key imports from Poland consist of machinery, equipment and parts, electrical and electronic products and transport equipment.
The Star
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Guinea-Bissau president Embalo departs for Macau after official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, departed for Macau Thursday (June 5) after concluding a three-day official visit to Malaysia, which marked the first-ever visit by a head of state from Guinea-Bissau. Embalo was given a red-carpet ceremonial send-off at the Bunga Raya Complex of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with a guard of honour mounted by 28 officers and personnel from the First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Lieutenant Muhammad Safwan Abdullah. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani was present to bid farewell to Embalo and his delegation. Their special aircraft took off at 11.55am. Yesterday, Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with focus areas including the halal industry, Islamic finance, energy and capacity building. On international affairs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted Embalo's strong diplomatic ties with key global powers, including the United Arab Emirates, France, Russia, the United States, and several African nations. Anwar also described Malaysia's ties with Guinea-Bissau as a strategic gateway for expanding the nation's presence across the African continent, positioning the West African republic as a vital entry point for trade, investment and diplomatic engagement. During his visit, Embalo spent some time enjoying a scenic cruise around the man-made Putrajaya Lake for a view of the majestic buildings of Putrajaya and visited the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia and Guinea-Bissau established diplomatic relations in November 1974. Bilateral ties between the two countries remain cordial, underpinned by a shared commitment to cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the United Nations (UN), the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with Guinea-Bissau reached RM4.1mil, with Malaysia's exports to Guinea-Bissau valued at RM4.04mil and imports at RM0.06mil. - Bernama
The Sun
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Vietnamese PM Chinh concludes official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh departed for home today after concluding a five-day official visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The special aircraft carrying Chinh, his wife Le Thi Bich Tran and the Vietnamese delegation took off from the Bunga Raya Complex at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 1.40 pm. The First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) mounted a guard of honour for Chinh and his wife in a send-off ceremony. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang and Vietnam's Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh were also present to bid farewell to the delegation. On Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Vietnamese counterpart witnessed the exchange of three documents between Malaysia and Vietnam, aimed at strengthening cooperation in energy, education and regional integration. Malaysia and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November 2024. In 2024, Vietnam ranked as Malaysia's 11th-largest trading partner globally and the fourth-largest among ASEAN member states. Trade between Malaysia and Vietnam stood at RM83.11 billion, with Malaysia's exports valued at RM53.86 billion and imports at RM29.25 billion. Malaysian companies have undertaken more than 700 projects in Vietnam across various sectors, with cumulative investments currently valued at over USD13 billion (RM55 billion). The 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded yesterday after a series of high-level engagements aimed at reinforcing regional cooperation and strategic partnerships. Held under Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, themed 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', the two-day summit and related meetings included the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit and the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit.
