E-Newsletter Vol.2/2019 July-December 2019 EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA, ALGIERS

 Outreach & Engagement pg.3-7 RATIONALE  Visits pg.8 The cover design features a water colour IN THIS painting of the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad  Activities & Events pg.9-12 building, which is not only a major tourist EDITION  Visit Malaysia 2020 pg.13 attraction and national heritage building, but also houses the Ministry of Tourism  Mission Info pg.14 and Culture office. © Chin Kon Yit, 2013 The Embassy of Malaysia in Algiers wishes to extend our congratulations to HE on his election as the new President of Dear Respected Readers, the People's Democratic Republic of on 12 The Embassy of Malaysia in Algiers is pleased to December 2019. I hope that 2020 will bring more bring you our second edition of the Embassy’s opportunities to strengthen the bilateral relations E-Newsletter for 2019 which highlights major between Malaysia and the People's Democratic events and activities undertaken by the Embassy Republic of Algeria under the new stewardship of from July until December 2019. It includes the HE President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. engagements with the host government, diplomatic corps and local business community in On behalf of the Embassy, I wish you a very happy further strengthening bilateral relations and new year. May the new year 2020 bring more joy, promoting Malaysia. happiness and prosperity,

MOHD ARIFF A.TAHARIM I am pleased to note the close and brotherly Chargé d’Affaires relations between Malaysia and Algeria since the

Diplomatic relations were established on 26 November 1964. The Embassy as well as agencies accredited to Algeria and Tunisia continue to pursue Malaysia’s interest politically and economically.

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Farewell calls on Prime Minister of Algeria, H.E. Noureddine Bedoui and Foreign Minister of Algeria, H.E. by Ambassador Mohd Tarid before ending his tour of duty. Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Noureddine Ayadi also hosted a farewell luncheon for the departing Ambassador.

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The MALAYSIAN TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME (MTCP) was established in 1980 as Malaysia’s contribution to the South - South Cooperation. It is conducted through the sharing of Malaysia’s Development experiences and provision of training and technical advice in areas that are important for the development in developing countries. Algeria became MTCP recipient country since 1994.

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Discussion with Mr. Heddi Abdelkader and Mr. Elkhir Lies from Fao Tours Voyages to explore business to business collaboration on tourism between Algeria and Malaysia.

Miss Maha Salhi from Hyatt Regency Hotel in Algiers met with the Chargé d'affaires a.i. to promote and introduce the newly opened first Hyatt hotel in Algeria as well as exploring potential collaboration with the Embassy.

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Courtesy call on the Chargè d'Affaires of the Embassy of the State of Libya, Mr. Emhemed Abdullah Said Egledi on 11 September 2019. The meeting deliberated on the situation in Tripoli, OIC, consular matters as well as on the bilateral relations between Malaysia and Libya.

Sharing information and thoughts related to the YAB Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad’s speeches with Mr. Boufenaz Hocine, an Algerian PhD student who is pursuing his research in linguistic studies in Algiers.

Discussion and sharing of thoughts with the Murshid of Zaouia Tinaniyyah, Ustaz Haji Tayeb and Mr. Hamzah. It was a very fruitful and enlightening discussion with new inputs and current updates on the Islamic religious schools known as Zaouia in Algeria.

Meeting with Mr. Talbi, Protocol Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Algeria to discuss on the diplomatic intercourse, privileges and immunities as well as various issues of mutual concern between Malaysia and Algeria.

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The Chargé d'affaires a.i undertook a working visit to the Wilayah of Laghouat and paid a courtesy call on HE Bradai Abdel Kader, Wali (Governor) of Laghouat.

The Chargè d'Affaires a.i joined the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, HE Dr. Sherif Colonial during the opening of the first edition of the national expo of agricultural products in Algiers.

The Chargè d'Affaires a.i had a discussion with Mr. Kamel & Mr. Mansor on the joint partnership between Malaysia & Algeria pertaining to the ongoing construction of the first palm oil processing plant in Algeria.

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The Chargé d'affaires undertook a working visit to the Wilayah of Laghouat, 450 km south of the Algerian capital Algiers and met with Malaysian students in Zaouia Tijaniyya, Aflou City.

The Advisory Board of Global Ikhwan (GISB) and team members undertook “Kembara Silaturahim Ziarah, Dakwah & Tijarah” to Algeria in exploring business potential in this region. The delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Chargé d'affaires.

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Congratulations H.E. Mohd Tarid Sufian, former Ambassador of Malaysia to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria who was appointed as the new Malaysian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 18 July 2019. Ambassador Mohd Tarid has served in the diplomatic service since 1994 and assumed various positions within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to his current posting, he had the opportunity to serve as Ambassador of Malaysia to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria and concurrently accredited to Tunisia since April 2014.

M a b r o u k ! The Algerian National Football Team was crowned as the Champion of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations tournament for the first time since 1990 following their 1-0 win over Senegal in the final on 20 July 2019.

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The Malaysian Ambassador hosted an Eidul Adha Open House at his Official Residence in Algiers on 11 August 2019. The Malaysian community in Algiers gathered at the Rumah Malaysia shortly after the Eid-Adha prayer and were served with delectable Malaysian cuisines.

Farewell Dinner in honour of the departing Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, H.E. Pham Quoc Tru.

MALAWAKIL ALGIERS E-NEWSLETTER Vol. 2/2019 Page 11 Farewell Dinner and Sending-off Ambassador Mohd Tarid who departed for his new assignment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Embassy of Malaysia, Algiers would like to express our utmost appreciation and gratitude to Ambassador Mohd Tarid for his dedication, unwavering commitment and invaluable contribution in strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and Algeria. Jazakallahu khairan kathira.

MTCP Alumni Gathering hosted by the Chargè d'Affaires a.i on 11 December 2019.

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The Chargés d'affaires attended the INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ALGERIA, H.E. Abdelmadjid Tebboune on 19 December 2019.

YAB Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad sent a message of congratulations to H.E. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune after his victory in the presidential election held on 12 December 2019. YAB Prime Minister expressed his willingness to work with Algeria to further develop bilateral cooperation and strengthen the friendship in the best interests of both countries.

The Chargés d'affaires paid his last respects to the late Mujaheed Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaïd Salah at the state funeral on 25 December 2019. May Allah the Almighty bless his soul and place him among those in Jannah.

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Visit Malaysia 2020 exceeding not stay 90 DAYSFor of a period VISA FREE FOR is the latest in the series of the Visit Malaysia campaign. It was launched in line with the Malaysia Tourism Transformation Plan goals of welcoming a total 30 million tourists to Malaysia and registering RM100 billion in tourist receipts by the year 2020.

Malaysia is a country where one can experience a multitude of cultural ALGERIAN PASSPORT celebrations and festivals almost every month of the year. Among the must-see events during Visit Malaysia 2020 are the Malaysia Open House (Chinese New Year, Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas), Thaipusam, Tadau Kaamatan and Gawai Festival (Harvest Festival), George Town Festival, Rainforest World Music Festival, Regatta Lepa and Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival, to name a few.

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EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA ALGIERS

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