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Barnama
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Muizzu Receives Honorary PhD In Islamic Leadership, MADANI Development From IIUM
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was today conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Islamic Leadership and MADANI Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in recognition of his contributions to leadership and nation-building. The honorary degree was presented by Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the university's Constitutional Head, at a special convocation held at the Gombak campus. In his acceptance speech, Muizzu expressed gratitude for the honour and highlighted the importance of leadership rooted in justice, innovation and human capital development in elevating Islamic nations globally. 'This honorary doctorate is a symbol of the enduring bonds between our nations, and a reminder that leadership must always be rooted in justice, compassion and the collective empowerment of our people. 'The role of academic diplomacy between our nations is important. It is not only strengthening bilateral relations, but beyond that, we shared aspirations for inclusive development within the Muslim world,' he said. Muizzu also delivered a keynote address titled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation,' underscoring the role of intellectual empowerment and scientific advancement in contemporary Islamic civilisation. Also present at the ceremony were Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, IIUM President Tan Sri Samsudin Osman, IIUM Rector Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar, and High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Earlier, in her royal address, Tunku Azizah said as part of IIUM's vision to preserve Islamic heritage, the university aspired to send its students to study in the Maldives for greater depth, as well to enhance academic collaboration between the two countries. She noted that IIUM, established in 1983 with the Republic of Maldives as one of its founding co-sponsors, has produced many Maldivian graduates who have gone on to serve the nation with excellence.


Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malaysia, Maldives ink deals on tourism, sports, health as PM Anwar hosts President Muizzu in Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit. The ceremony, held at the Perdana Putra building here, was part of Muizzu's four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday. Among the highlights was the signing of MoUs between the Malaysian government and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports and health. The two EoNs exchanged between the countries covered areas of diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh and Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented their respective countries in exchanging documents in the field of sport. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad exchanged an MoU on health cooperation with Dr Abdulla Khaleel. In the field of tourism, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan exchanged an MoU with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin also exchanged an EoN with Mariyam Shabeena. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7 million from RM827.3 million in 2023, making the archipelagic nation Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries. — Bernama


The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar, president Muizzu witness MoU exchange to boost Malaysia–Maldives ties
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit. The ceremony, held at the Perdana Putra building here, was part of Muizzu's four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday. Among the highlights was the signing of MoUs between the Malaysian government and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports and health. The two EoNs exchanged between the countries covered areas of diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh and Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented their respective countries in exchanging documents in the field of sport. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad exchanged an MoU on health cooperation with Dr Abdulla Khaleel. In the field of tourism, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan exchanged an MoU with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin also exchanged an EoN with Mariyam Shabeena. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7 million (USD189 million) from RM827.3 million (USD180.9 million) in 2023, making the archipelagic nation Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries.


The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM Anwar, president Muizzu witness MoU exchange
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchanges of Notes (EoN), covering various sectors aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in the spirit of mutual benefit. The ceremony, held at the Perdana Putra building here, was part of Muizzu's four-day official visit to Malaysia, which began yesterday. Among the highlights was the signing of MoUs between the Malaysian government and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports and health. The two EoNs exchanged between the countries covered areas of diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultation mechanisms between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh and Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel represented their respective countries in exchanging documents in the field of sport. Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad exchanged an MoU on health cooperation with Dr Abdulla Khaleel. In the field of tourism, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan exchanged an MoU with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives to Malaysia, Dr Mariyam Shabeena Ahmed. Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin also exchanged an EoN with Mariyam Shabeena. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled 'The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7 million (USD189 million) from RM827.3 million (USD180.9 million) in 2023, making the archipelagic nation Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries.

The Star
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Maldives President accorded official welcome at Perdana Putra
PUTRAJAYA: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived yesterday for a four-day official visit to Malaysia, was accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex here Monday (April 28). Muizzu was received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the venue at 9am, after which the national anthems of both countries were played. Muizzu then inspected a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 102 members of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment. Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul and Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. Muizzu's maiden visit to Malaysia since becoming president in November 2023 was at the invitation of Anwar. Before proceeding to a meeting with Anwar, Muizzu signed the guest book. Both leaders are expected to review Malaysia-Maldives bilateral relations and explore further collaboration, particularly in trade, investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, and youth and sports. During the visit, Muizzu and Anwar will also witness the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) - Cooperation in the field of Tourism, Cooperation in the field of Sports, and Cooperation in the field of Health - as well as two Exchanges of Notes (EoN) in the areas of Diplomatic Training and the establishment of Bilateral Consultation between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Tomorrow, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM. In conjunction with the conferment, Muizzu is then scheduled to deliver a public lecture entitled "The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation'. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with Maldives increased by 4.3 per cent to RM862.7mil (US$189mil) from RM827.3mil (US$180.9mil) in 2023, making the archipelagic state Malaysia's sixth largest trading partner among South Asian countries. - Bernama