Malaysia

Chinese, US ambassadors pay courtesy calls to comms minister

Fahmi Fadzil says close relationship with Beijing will boost digital tech investment from country

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 10 Jan 2023 11:18PM

Chinese, US ambassadors pay courtesy calls to comms minister
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil (right) meets with China’s ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing at the minister’s office in Putrajaya today. – Fahmi Fadzil Facebook pic, January 10, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The strong bond between Malaysia and China will continue to flourish, especially in areas of communication and digital economy, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

In a Facebook posting today, Fahmi said the close relationship will encourage digital technology-based companies from China to invest in Malaysia.

Earlier, Fahmi received a courtesy call from Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing and his delegation at the minister’s office in Putrajaya.

In his Facebook posting, Fahmi added that he had also received a courtesy call from the United States ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters at his office.

He added that Malaysia and the US will continue to strengthen the existing relationship in areas of telecommunication, digital economy, and cyber security as well as boost bilateral ties.

Also present during both meetings was Communications and Digital Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek. – Bernama, January 10, 2023

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