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The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu ends official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed Malaysia today, marking the end of his four-day official visit to the country. The Maldivian Airlines aircraft carrying Muizzu and his delegation took off from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8 am. The First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) mounted a guard of honour for the president in a send-off ceremony at the Bunga Raya Complex at 7.45 am. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who served as the Minister-in-attendance for the visit, was present to bid farewell to the Maldivian delegation. Muizzu arrived on Sunday for his visit, which was made at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This marks his first official visit to Malaysia since assuming office in November 2023. During the visit, Muizzu witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchange of Notes (EoNs) across various sectors, including tourism, health, and sports, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit. At a joint press conference, Muizzu and Anwar announced that Malaysia and the Maldives had agreed to deepen cooperation by leveraging the upcoming 'Visit Malaysia 2026' campaign and exploring opportunities to increase tourist flows between both countries. This includes initiatives in Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Halal Tourism. Both leaders also reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting the unity of the Ummah (Muslim community) and upholding the core principles of Islam. They stressed that global issues, including the longstanding Palestinian conflict, should be resolved through peaceful means with full respect for international law and United Nations resolutions. On Tuesday, Muizzu was 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, during a special convocation at the Gombak campus. The visit is expected to further enhance bilateral ties, especially in trade, investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, youth, and sports. Maldives is Malaysia's sixth largest trading partner among South Asian countries with a total trade value of RM862.7 million (US$189 million) in 2024, up from RM827.3 million (US$180.9 million) in 2023.


The Sun
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Maldives President ends official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu departed Malaysia today, marking the end of his four-day official visit to the country. The Maldivian Airlines aircraft carrying Muizzu and his delegation took off from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 8 am. The First Battalion Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) mounted a guard of honour for the president in a send-off ceremony at the Bunga Raya Complex at 7.45 am. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who served as the Minister-in-attendance for the visit, was present to bid farewell to the Maldivian delegation. Muizzu arrived on Sunday for his visit, which was made at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. This marks his first official visit to Malaysia since assuming office in November 2023. During the visit, Muizzu witnessed the exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchange of Notes (EoNs) across various sectors, including tourism, health, and sports, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit. At a joint press conference, Muizzu and Anwar announced that Malaysia and the Maldives had agreed to deepen cooperation by leveraging the upcoming 'Visit Malaysia 2026' campaign and exploring opportunities to increase tourist flows between both countries. This includes initiatives in Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Halal Tourism. Both leaders also reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting the unity of the Ummah (Muslim community) and upholding the core principles of Islam. They stressed that global issues, including the longstanding Palestinian conflict, should be resolved through peaceful means with full respect for international law and United Nations resolutions. On Tuesday, Muizzu was 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, during a special convocation at the Gombak campus. The visit is expected to further enhance bilateral ties, especially in trade, investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, youth, and sports. Maldives is Malaysia's sixth largest trading partner among South Asian countries with a total trade value of RM862.7 million (US$189 million) in 2024, up from RM827.3 million (US$180.9 million) in 2023.

Barnama
28-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Maldives President's Visit Enhances Multi-Sector Bilateral Ties
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The official visit of Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to Malaysia is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, youth, and sports. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the Maldives, Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner in South Asia, remains a key partner in enhancing strategic ties that benefit both nations. 'The exchange of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and two Exchange of Notes (EoNs) witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Dr Mohamed Muizzu is expected to further expand cooperation across key sectors between the two nations. 'May this warm relationship continue to grow stronger and bring positive impacts to the wellbeing and prosperity of both countries, Insya-Allah,' he said in a post on his official Facebook page today. Earlier today, the Prime Minister and Dr Mohamed Muizzu witnessed the exchange of three MoUs and two EoNs covering various sectors, aimed at strengthening cooperation based on mutual benefit. Key highlights include MoUs between the governments of Malaysia and the Maldives in the fields of tourism, sports cooperation, and healthcare collaboration. Meanwhile, the two EoNs signed cover cooperation in diplomatic training and the establishment of bilateral consultations between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. Earlier, the Deputy Prime Minister also attended the official welcoming ceremony for Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a four-day official visit to Malaysia, held at Perdana Putra, Putrajaya this morning. Dr Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Malaysia yesterday at the invitation of the Prime Minister, marking his first official visit to the country since assuming office as President in November 2023.


The Star
27-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Malaysia for official visit
SEPANG: Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has arrived in Malaysia for a four-day official visit to the country. Muizzu, accompanied by Maldivian Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) here at 5.31pm on Sunday (April 27). Upon arrival, he was greeted by a guard of honour consisting of 28 officers and men from the First Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment (Ceremonial) at the Bunga Raya Complex at 6.05pm. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who is the Minister In Attendance for the visit, was present to welcome the delegation. Muizzu's maiden visit to Malaysia since becoming president in November 2023, was at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to Wisma Putra, Muizzu will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at Perdana Putra Complex on Monday, followed by a meeting with Anwar. Both leaders are expected to take stock of Malaysia-Maldives bilateral relations and explore further collaboration, particularly in trade and investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, and youth and sports. During the visit, both leaders will 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 Exchange of Notes (EoN) in the areas of Diplomatic Training and the establishment of Bilateral Consultation between Malaysia and the Republic of Maldives. On Tuesday, Muizzu will be conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It 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% 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 [TERKINI] Presiden Maldives Mohamed Muizzu tiba di Malaysia untuk lawatan rasmi empat hari Muhammad Adil Muzaffar | BERNAMA #BernamaNews#VideoBernama — BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) April 27, 2025


New Straits Times
27-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Maldives President Muizzu undertakes first official visit to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA: The President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, will undertake his first official visit to Malaysia from April 27 to 30, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations across multiple sectors. This marks Muizzu's first visit since assuming office on Nov 17, 2023. In a statement on Sunday, Wisma Putra said that Muizzu will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex on April 28, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The two leaders are expected to review Malaysia–Maldives bilateral ties and explore further collaboration, particularly in trade and investment, the halal industry, education, tourism, and youth and sports. They will also discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest. During the visit, three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged — covering cooperation in tourism, sports, and health — alongside two Exchange of Notes (EoNs) on diplomatic training and the establishment of Bilateral Consultations between the two nations. Prime Minister Anwar will host an official luncheon for President Muizzu at the Seri Perdana Complex. On Tuesday, Muizzu will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The honorary degree will be conferred by Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, the Constitutional Head of IIUM. During the ceremony, Muizzu will deliver a public lecture entitled The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilisation. Muizzu will be accompanied by Maldivian cabinet ministers, including Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel, and senior government officials. In 2024, Malaysia's total trade with the Maldives increased by 4.3% to RM862.7 million (US$189 million), up from RM827.3 million (US$180.9 million) in 2023. The Maldives remains Malaysia's sixth-largest trading partner among South Asian countries.– BERNAMA