Ships, defence and halal: What Zahid discussed with Turkiye’s consul in Bursa

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met with Malaysia’s Honorary Consul in Bursa, Turkiye, Datuk Cevdet Sefer, in Bursa yesterday to discuss various areas of potential cooperation between the two countries. Among the main topics discussed were the development of a ship maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hub in Bagan Datuk, Perak, as well as opportunities for transferring Turkiye’s technological expertise and building local industrial capacity in high-value sectors.

The meeting also covered potential cooperation in the defence and security industries, with a focus on developing light defence systems and local production of components in Malaysia, as well as opportunities in the financial sector, including sharing Malaysia’s expertise in Islamic banking and the sukuk market. Additionally, both sides explored the potential for Malaysia to attract investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and high-tech data centres in Turkiye, with a stable supply of energy and water identified as key factors.

The meeting also touched upon expanding cooperation in the halal industry beyond food and beverages, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, vaccines, and high-value halal products.

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