Partnership between Malaysia and the Philippines set to expand


Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim welcoming Philippine's president Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr at Perdana Putra complex in Putrajaya on Wednesday. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: The partnership between Malaysia and the Philippines is set to expand, particularly in the halal industry, where both countries are keen to take effective measures to penetrate international markets, particularly in the Middle East.

The two countries, which will be celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations next year, have also agreed to intensify efforts to increase trade and investment volume.

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