Opening of Selangor-Japan Friendship Garden will boost ties, says Shah Alam mayor


Shah Alam City Council mayor Datuk Haris Kasim (centre) with Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, Japan Information Service 3rd secretary Iwai Imari (on Haris' left) before the opening of the friendship garden. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

ONE of the interesting additions to Shah Alam City is the Selangor-Japan Friendship Garden next to Dataran Kemerdekaan which was officially opened to the public in a simple ceremony at 5.30pm on Friday (March 12).

The launching of the friendship garden marks a milestone in the steadfast trade and investment ties between Selangor and Japan, Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) mayor Datuk Haris Kasim said.

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