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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Boosting ties with Kyrgyz Republic
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to collaborate on developing Islamic banking and boosting trade in halal products, with Malaysia offering its expertise in both sectors to help establish relevant facilities and services in the Kyrgyz Republic. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said during his meeting with president Sadyr Zhaparov, both leaders also discussed setting up Islamic banks to create better financial systems. 'Of course, we discussed the issue of Islamic banking, halal, construction, financial arrangements and programmes, including the setting up of Islamic banks. 'There will be follow-up meetings by our ministers. You have brought key ministers to Malaysia, and my colleagues will certainly respond to that, more in terms of securing better understanding and friendship, but also to ensure the bilateral programmes and projects in terms of trade investments can continue,' he said. Anwar said this at a joint press conference with Zhaparov at Seri Perdana here yesterday, reported Bernama. As part of bilateral partnership, Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, said Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to explore the halal cooperation action plan proposed by Zhaparov. 'This will all be further of course you (Kyrgyz Republic) have this great capacity in terms of hydropower, green energy, renewable energy, which Malaysia would certainly be very interested to understand, study and also benefit,' he said. The Kyrgyz Republic has substantial hydropower potential. It is the country's primary source of electricity, accounting for nearly 90% of its production. The Prime Minister also said Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic have agreed to enhance collaboration in education and research, emphasising its impetus to foster greater people-to-people ties as well as expand on both social and economic potential of both countries. In this regard, Anwar said Malaysia will be extending its technical and educational assistance via the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme for the Kyrgyz people. 'Our institutions, of course, will be available for you to identify people to be trained, and we will certainly be more appreciative if we can also have exchanges with you,' he added.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Kyrgyz President wraps up two-day official visit to Malaysia
SEPANG: The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, departed home today after concluding a two-day official visit to Malaysia. The special aircraft carrying Zhaparov and his delegation took off from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 6.18 pm. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and his deputy, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, were present to bid farewell to the Kyrgyz delegation. A guard of honour was mounted by the First Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial) during the send-off ceremony held at KLIA's Bunga Raya Complex. This marked Zhaparov's maiden visit to Malaysia since assuming office in January 2021 and was held to reciprocate the official visit made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Kyrgyz Republic in May 2024. During the visit, Zhaparov and Anwar held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in various fields, including trade and investment, renewable energy and green energy, halal industry, agricommodity, tourism, education as well as capacity-building through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Both leaders also witnessed the signing and exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding in the field of tourism, digital transformation and cybersecurity, higher education, health, trade promotion, economic cooperation as well as scientific and research cooperation, and the Exchange of Notes in the fields of youth and training for diplomats, as well as Letter of Intent on legal cooperation. At their press conference, both leaders have agreed to work together in developing Islamic banking and boosting trade in halal products, with Malaysia offering its expertise in both sectors to help develop relevant facilities and services in Kyrgyz Republic. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. Zhaparov also undertook a brief tour of the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, where he held discussions with Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul and Dewan Negara President Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, before visiting the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. In 2024, the Kyrgyz Republic was Malaysia's fourth-largest trading partner among Central Asian countries, with total bilateral trade valued at RM40 million (USD8.74 million). Malaysia's main exports to the Kyrgyz Republic included electrical and electronic products, palm oil and palm oil-based agricultural products, machinery, equipment and parts. Its key imports from the Kyrgyz Republic comprised chemicals and chemical products, electrical and electronic products, and processed food. Malaysia and the Kyrgyz Republic established diplomatic relations on May 21, 1992, following Kyrgyzstan's independence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Kyrgyz President Wraps Up Two-Day Official Visit To Malaysia
GENERAL SEPANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov, departed home today after concluding a two-day official visit to Malaysia. The special aircraft carrying Zhaparov and his delegation took off from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 6.18 pm. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and his deputy, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, were present to bid farewell to the Kyrgyz delegation. A guard of honour was mounted by the First Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial) during the send-off ceremony held at KLIA's Bunga Raya Complex. This marked Zhaparov's maiden visit to Malaysia since assuming office in January 2021 and was held to reciprocate the official visit made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Kyrgyz Republic in May 2024. During the visit, Zhaparov and Anwar held extensive discussions on deepening collaboration in various fields, including trade and investment, renewable energy and green energy, halal industry, agricommodity, tourism, education as well as capacity-building through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Both leaders also witnessed the signing and exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding in the field of tourism, digital transformation and cybersecurity, higher education, health, trade promotion, economic cooperation as well as scientific and research cooperation, and the Exchange of Notes in the fields of youth and training for diplomats, as well as Letter of Intent on legal cooperation. At their press conference, both leaders have agreed to work together in developing Islamic banking and boosting trade in halal products, with Malaysia offering its expertise in both sectors to help develop relevant facilities and services in Kyrgyz Republic. The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
PM hosts luncheon in honour of visiting Kyrgyz president Sadyr Zhaparov
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted an official luncheon in honour of visiting Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov at the Seri Perdana today. Zhaparov, who arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a two-day official visit, was welcomed by Anwar at the prime minister's official residence at 11am. He was also warmly received with a 'Welcome to Malaysia' greeting by 117 pupils from SK Putrajaya Presint 5(1). Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Muhamad Hasan, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad and Higher Education Minister, as well as several Kyrgyz Cabinet members, also attended the luncheon. Earlier, Zhaparov was accorded an official welcome at Perdana Putra, followed by a meeting with Anwar where they deliberated on strengthening bilateral cooperations in trade and investment, renewable and green energy, halal industry, agricommodity, as well as capacity-building assistance through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Both leaders also witnessed the signing and exchange of several Memoranda of Understanding in the field of tourism, digital transformation and cybersecurity, higher education, health, trade promotion, economic cooperation as well as scientific and research cooperation, and Exchange of Notes in the fields of youth and training for diplomats, as well as Letter of Intent on legal cooperation. Zhaparov is later scheduled to undertake a brief tour of the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur before departing home. In 2024, the Kyrgyz Republic was Malaysia's fourth-largest trading partner among the Central Asian countries, with total bilateral trade of RM40 million (USD8.74 million). Malaysia's primary exports to the Kyrgyz Republic include electrical and electronic products, palm oil, palm oil-based agricultural products and machinery, equipment and parts, while key imports from the Kyrgyz Republic consist of chemicals and chemical products, electrical and electronic products and processed foods. – Bernama
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Anwar: Malaysia to offer Islamic banking, halal expertise to Kyrgyzstan
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is ready to offer its expertise in Islamic banking and the halal industry to Kyrgyzstan to help develop more comprehensive facilities and services, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said his discussions with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov focused on establishing an Islamic bank to strengthen the financial system. "Of course, we discussed Islamic banking, halal matters, construction, finance, and related programmes, including the proposal to establish an Islamic bank. "There will be follow-up meetings between our ministers. You (Zhaparov) have brought key ministers to Malaysia, and my ministers will respond accordingly," he said at a joint press conference at Kompleks Seri Perdana today. Anwar said the strategic cooperation was essential not only to strengthen understanding and friendship but also to ensure that bilateral trade, investment programmes and projects continue to progress. He added that Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan had also agreed to explore the Halal Cooperation Action Plan proposed by Zhaparov. "This matter will be explored more thoroughly. Undoubtedly, Kyrgyzstan has strong capabilities in hydropower, green energy, and renewable energy – areas in which Malaysia is very interested to understand, study, and benefit from." He also said Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan had agreed to enhance cooperation in education and research, with a focus on strengthening people-to-people ties and expanding the social and economic potential of both countries. As part of this effort, Anwar said Malaysia would provide technical and educational assistance to the people of Kyrgyzstan through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). "Our institutions are ready to assist in identifying individuals for training, and we would greatly appreciate the opportunity to implement an exchange programme with your country."
