Anwar's Brunei visit paves way for stronger halal trade ties
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Brunei have agreed to strengthen cooperation in halal trade following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Bandar Seri Begawan last week.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Brunei last week, aiming to bolster their cooperation in halal trade. Upon his return, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that bilateral discussions between the two countries also revolved around resolving border disputes and facilitating easier cross-border travel. Prime Minister Anwar highlighted the importance of advancing bilateral relations, particularly in easing movement between both nations and enhancing trade and halal product cooperation.
Earlier, Anwar revealed that both nations had reached an agreement on 50% of their remaining border-related issues. He further stated that a preliminary understanding was established to preserve the demarcations that belong to Brunei and Sarawak. The remaining 50% of the unresolved matters will be thoroughly examined by technical committees from both sides.
During the visit, Anwar received the Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama Yang Amat Dihormati (D.K.) from Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. This prestigious royal award carries the title Dato Laila Utama.
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