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Anwar welcomes Bahrain investment as F1 brings Gulf ties into focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Malaysia welcomes investment from Bahrain and is ready to expand cooperation in various fiel...

Anwar welcomes Bahrain investment as F1 brings Gulf ties into focus

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed investment from Bahrain and expressed readiness to expand cooperation in various fields, as the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix approaches. The areas of focus include healthcare, Islamic finance, technology, tourism, food security, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing.

The meeting between Anwar and Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and activate the High-Level Joint Committee. Anwar also highlighted appreciation for Bahrain's support, which enabled the F1 race to return to the Sepang International Circuit after a five-year hiatus.

He expressed hope that the Bahraini delegation, teams, drivers, and visitors would have a smooth and memorable race weekend.

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