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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
N. Sembilan ready to welcome arrival of delegates attending ASEAN meeting
PORT DICKSON: The Negeri Sembilan government is ready to welcome the arrival of delegates who will be attending several meetings in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, which is scheduled to be held at a hotel here on Sept 9-10. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan said their preparations included aspects such as cleanliness, beautification, landscaping and programme content that will highlight the unique culture and traditions of Negeri Sembilan, particularly the state's unique adat perpatih. 'Our preparations are almost complete, just a few areas that need further improvement to ensure everything is in perfect order for us to welcome the arrival of the delegates. 'This welcome reception will also be a platform to promote the Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 by showcasing the state's cultural uniqueness, scenic views, traditional local cuisine, warm hospitality and tourist attractions,' she told reporters after officiating the launch of the Port Dickson Festival 2025 here yesterday. Several ASEAN-related meetings and programmes are scheduled to be held in Negeri Sembilan on Sept 9-10, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), in addition to the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum and 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum. Malaysia officially took over the ASEAN Chairmanship on Jan 1, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Malaysia has previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. Meanwhile, Tan said that 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day Port Dickson Festival, which began Thursday, involving 60 traders, including influencers.


The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan readies for key ASEAN 2025 meetings
PORT DICKSON: The Negeri Sembilan government is ready to welcome the arrival of delegates who will be attending several meetings in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, which is scheduled to be held at a hotel here on Sept 9-10. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan said their preparations included aspects such as cleanliness, beautification, landscaping and programme content that will highlight the unique culture and traditions of Negeri Sembilan, particularly the state's unique adat perpatih. 'Our preparations are almost complete, just a few areas that need further improvement to ensure everything is in perfect order for us to welcome the arrival of the delegates. 'This welcome reception will also be a platform to promote the Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 by showcasing the state's cultural uniqueness, scenic views, traditional local cuisine, warm hospitality and tourist attractions,' she told reporters after officiating the launch of the Port Dickson Festival 2025 here yesterday. Several ASEAN-related meetings and programmes are scheduled to be held in Negeri Sembilan on Sept 9-10, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), in addition to the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum and 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum. Malaysia officially took over the ASEAN Chairmanship on Jan 1, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Malaysia has previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. Meanwhile, Tan said that 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day Port Dickson Festival, which began Thursday, involving 60 traders, including influencers.


Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
N.Sembilan ready to welcome arrival of delegates attending ASEAN meeting
PORT DICKSON — The Negeri Sembilan government is ready to welcome the arrival of delegates who will be attending several meetings in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship 2025, which is scheduled to be held at a hotel here on Sept 9-10. State Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee chairman Nicole Tan said their preparations included aspects such as cleanliness, beautification, landscaping and programme content that will highlight the unique culture and traditions of Negeri Sembilan, particularly the state's unique adat perpatih. 'Our preparations are almost complete, just a few areas that need further improvement to ensure everything is in perfect order for us to welcome the arrival of the delegates. 'This welcome reception will also be a platform to promote the Visit Negeri Sembilan Year 2026 by showcasing the state's cultural uniqueness, scenic views, traditional local cuisine, warm hospitality and tourist attractions,' she told reporters after officiating the launch of the Port Dickson Festival 2025 here yesterday. Several ASEAN-related meetings and programmes are scheduled to be held in Negeri Sembilan on Sept 9-10, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) and the East Asia Summit (EAS), in addition to the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum and 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum. Malaysia officially took over the ASEAN Chairmanship on Jan 1, with the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Malaysia has previously chaired ASEAN in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. Meanwhile, Tan said that 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the four-day Port Dickson Festival, which began Thursday, involving 60 traders, including influencers. — BERNAMA


The Star
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Asean SOM leaders arrive in Kuala Lumpur for 46th Asean Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior officials from Asean member states have begun arriving here ahead of the 46th Asean Summit set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Among those arriving on Thursday (May 22) are the Asean Senior Officials Leaders, the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) Leader and Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Asean, the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC) SOM Leaders, the China SOM Leader, Permanent Representatives to Asean, the deputy secretary-general of Asean for Political-Security Community (APSC), as well as high-level delegates. Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.


Korea Herald
03-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
2nd high-level APEC preparatory meeting begins in Jeju
The second round of the high-level preparatory meeting for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit kicked off Saturday on South Korea's southern island of Jeju, officials said. The 14-day Senior Officials' Meeting, scheduled to run through May 16, brings together more than 3,200 government delegates and private-sector representatives from the 21 APEC member economies. South Korea will use the occasion to highlight the details of key agenda items it has introduced for this year's summit, including cooperation on artificial intelligence and responses to demographic changes, according to foreign ministry officials. Coinciding with the event will be ministerial meetings on finance and trade, as well as a series of conferences on economy and technology cooperation, women and economic policy partnerships, among others. Three more SOM sessions are expected to be held before the summit, scheduled for November.