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Borneo Post
5 days ago
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Sarawak Governor receives Cambodian envoys, eyeing stronger bilateral ties
Wan Junaidi (centre) greets Othsman during a courtesy call at Astana Negeri Sarawak today. – Photo from Astana Negeri Sarawak KUCHING (Aug 14): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy call from a Cambodian delegation at the Astana Negeri today. The delegation was led by Cambodia's Senior Minister in charge of Special Mission on Islamic Affairs, Neak Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan. The visit was part of Othsman's official working trip to Sarawak from August 12 to 15. Othsman, who is also the Special Envoy of the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and president of the Cambodian Muslim Development Foundation (CMDF), was accompanied by Rofy Othsman, Cambodian Member of Parliament and CMDF vice-president; Nasiet Othsman, adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia and president of the Cambodian Muslim Youth Federation; and Aly Mosa, adviser to the Royal Government of Cambodia and cabinet member to Othsman. In a Facebook post, Wan Junaidi described the visit as a symbol of friendship and high regard between Sarawak and Cambodia. He also received two books from Othsman – Religious Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence: Cambodia Experience and A Collection of Photos of The Coordinating Mission To Release The 47 Malaysian Victims Who Have Been Detained in Banteay Meanchey Province Cambodia (Feb 9–17, 2019). Wan Junaidi emphasised the importance of sustaining close ties through strategic cooperation in economy, trade, education, culture, and community development. Both Wan Junaidi and Fauziah were invited by Othsman to make an official visit to Cambodia. Concluding the meeting, Wan Junaidi expressed confidence that bilateral relations will continue to flourish for mutual benefit, reflecting the spirit of mutual respect and harmonious regional cooperation. Also present was Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and Islamic Affairs). cambodia courtesy call Wan Junaidi
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
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Sarawak to take in Cambodian students, eyes direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route
Othsman (left) talks to Abang Johari during the courtesy call at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi today. – Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo KUCHING (Aug 14): Sarawak is prepared to provide scholarships to high school and university students from Cambodia, besides considering proposals for opening a direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route. Cambodian Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions (Islamic Affairs) Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan said they are considering sending their students to further their education in fields like engineering, accounting and law. 'So far, no student from Cambodia has pursued further education in Sarawak because Cambodian students who received scholarships are all placed in Kuala Lumpur. 'We hope the Sarawak Premier (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) will support the intake of these students… the total number of students has yet to be determined,' he said after paying a courtesy call on the Sarawak Premier at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here today. In August, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said a total of RM4.5 million in zakat funds had been allocated by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) to fully sponsor 100 Cambodian students at three educational institutions in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, the Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall and Islamic Affairs), said the International Islamic School in Sarawak, which is expected to be completed in 2027, would take in students from Regional Islamic Dakwah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) member countries, including Cambodia. 'So, high school students from Phnom Penh will be invited to study at this international school because it will take into account the intake of students from RISEAP member countries,' he said. He added that during the meeting with Abang Johari, Othsman also urged that Phnom Penh be included as one of AirBorneo's flight destinations when the airline company begins operations. AirBorneo, previously known as MASwings, is currently owned by Sarawak as the state's first airline company. – Bernama cambodia education flights Sarawak scholarship
