Malaysian envoy actively promotes silat in Cambodia


Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim performing basic silat techniques to a group of Cambodian teachers and students at the embassy compound in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Bernama

BANGKOK, Dec 26 (Bernama): Clad in black traditional baju Melayu and tengkolok (headgear), Malaysia's Ambassador to Cambodia Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim performed basic silat techniques to a group of Cambodian teachers and students.

Despite busy with diplomatic duties, Eldeen Husaini took time off and organized a workshop "Mari Belajar Silat” at the embassy compound on Friday to introduce and promote Malay martial art. About 30 participants joined the one-day workshop.

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