Johari emphasises political stability and youth engagement during New Delhi visit


NEW DELHI: Malaysia enjoys political stability, and the next elections will not be held before 2027, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

The minister said this at a Malaysian community event in New Delhi on Thursday (July 18).

Johari also stressed the need for greater engagement with the youth.

He said there will be 400,000 new voters yearly, and the younger generation is well-informed about what is happening worldwide.

Highlighting the potential to grow Malaysia-India economic relations, Johari said, "After China, the next country Malaysia should look at is India."

Johari praised India's focus on achieving food security, saying it ensures political stability. – Bernama

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