CM: State keen to strengthen bond with Japan

Kanoya (left) greeting Chow at the reception to celebrate the Emperor of Japan’s birthday.

PENANG will continue to cultivate cultural and economic ties with Japan, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow during a reception to celebrate Japanese Emperor Akihito’s 85th birthday.

“As we celebrate His Majesty’s birthday and the upcoming 30th anniversary of His Majesty’s ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, we would like to express our strong commitment to strengthening our existing warm ties.