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AGROBAZAAR LAUNCH Opening New Avenues of Cooperation 37 - 43, SULTAN GATE SINGAPORE A SPECIAL PUBLICATION BY THE HIGH COMMISSION OF Malaysia, SINGAPORE OPPORTUNITY MALAYSIA2014 Malaysia on the Right Track Malaysia- Singapore Relations Thriving Iskandar Malaysia - A Sparkling Success AGROBAZAAR LAUNCH Opening New Avenues of Cooperation 37 - 43, SULTAN GATE SINGAPORE “1st Malaysia agro-based specialty outlet offering tropical fruits, quality agro-based products, Malaysian favorite cuisine and premium coffee. Promotional and sales hub for Malaysia’s agro-based products” GPS Coordinate Lattitude: 1.3014538 Longitude: 103.860761 Contact Us: Telephone : (65) 6391 9841 Fax : (65) 6391 9842 Website : www.agrobazaarmalaysia.com.sg Facebook : Agrobazaar Malaysia Twitter : @MyAgrobazaarSg Instagram : @MyAgrobazaarSg Opening Hour : 10 am - 10 pm agro.indd 1 9/9/2014 10:36:43 AM Contents MESSAGE OPPORTUNITIES 02 Malaysian High Commissioner’s Message 33 The World’s Islamic Finance Marketplace 36 Booming Global Market for Halal Food BILATERAL 04 First-ever Overseas Agrobazaar TOURISM 06 Bilateral Synergy 38 Visit Malaysia 2014 Campaign Successful 10 Unsurpassed Cooperation 39 Top Ten Must-try Dishes of Malaysia 40 New Record for Tourism Industry INVESTMENT 13 Figures at the Glance CULTURE 14 Iskandar Malaysia Attracting Investments 42 CausewayExchange: Arts and Culture Extravaganza 16 Nusajaya Tech Park, Full Speed Ahead 17 The Best of Both Worlds L AST PAGE 18 10 Reasons to Buy Properties in Iskandar 44 Editor’s Note 24 Master-planned for Wellness 44 Malaysian Organisations in Singapore 25 Sunway Berhad: Malaysia’s Builder of the Year EDUCATION 26 EduCity@Iskandar Exceeds Expectations 30 MDIS Extends Global Footprint in Malaysia PUBLISHER Sun Media Pte Ltd EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nomita Dhar Editor Priya Ramakrishnan Feature Writer Darlene Machell Espena ADVERTISING & MARKETING Jamie Ho, Muneera Iqbal CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER Valerius R. Boenawan PRINTING Stamford Press Pte Ltd EDITORIAL OFFICE Sun Media Pte Ltd, 20 Kramat Lane, #01-02 United House, Singapore 228773 Tel: (65) 6735 2972 / 6735 1907 / 6735 2986 Fax: (65) 6735 3114 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.sunmediaonline.com MICA (P) 209/07/2014 This commemorative special is published under the advocacy of Mr. Dato’ Husni Zai Yaacob, High Commissioner of Malaysia, Singapore. © Copyright 2014 by Sun Media Pte Ltd. The opinions, pronouncements or views expressed or implied in this publication are those of contributors or authors. They do not necessarily reflect the official stance of the Malaysian authorities nor their agents and representatives. The aim of this publication is to guide and provide general information. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information contained, the publisher cannot be liable for loss incurred in any way whatsoever by a company or a person relying on this information. For further inquiries, contact: High Commission of Malaysia to Singapore, 301, Jervois Road, Singapore 249077 Tel: (65) 6235 0111 Fax: (65) 6733 6135 Website: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/home MESSAGE MESSAGE FROM DATo’ Husni ZAI BIN YAACOB HIGH COMMISSIONER OF MALAYSIA TO SINGAPORE his past year has been most greater linkages and connectivity across challenging for Malaysia. The the borders, not just between physical two unprecedented incidents infrastructures but also people-to-people. involving MH370 and MH17 In 2013, Singapore was Malaysia’s Twill live long in our memories as tragedies second biggest trading partner. Singapore that tested our patience and courage. remained to be the top tourist generating Through the pain and tribulation, our market with 13.1 million Singaporean people and nation have endured and tourists visiting Malaysia in 2013. In terms Malaysia- come closer together. These tragedies have of investment, Singapore was the third brought forth the best of our nation; our largest investor in Malaysia and the biggest own stories of forbearance, sacrifice, love, investor in Iskandar Malaysia in 2013. Singapore courage and unity. Despite the great challenges faced On the auspicious occasions of the by Malaysia, the country has emerged relations Malaysia’s 57th National Day on August 31 stronger. The Malaysian economy and 51st Malaysia Day on September 16, I expanded by 6.4 per cent in the second would like to pay tribute to all Malaysians, quarter of 2014, against 6.2 per cent in have grown across all divides and diversities, for their the first quarter this year. The robust spirit and courage in dealing with these economy has largely been attributed to the stronger over disasters. I am proud to be part of that success of our economic transformation humanity. programmes. Malaysia’s commitment Closer to home, Singapore was one to economic transformation has also time especially of the earliest countries to extend garnered international recognition. condolences and offer support to us. According to the latest World Bank Ease in trade, Malaysia is grateful for all the support it of Doing Business Report 2014, Malaysia has received from Singapore. Malaysia surged to 6th position from 12th position and Singapore are two close neighbours among 189 economies. The Institute investment, that have their own priorities and for Management Development’s (IMD) concerns. However, when tragedies World Competitiveness Yearbook 2014 tourism and strike, we should be able to come together has ranked Malaysia from 15th position without reservation and support each to 12th position among 60 countries. The other. Relations are made not just about jump is a testimony of the international people-to- promoting economic interest but also of community’s growing confidence in goodwill, solidarity and camaraderie. Malaysia’s ability to transform itself into people relations Malaysia-Singapore relations have that of a high-income nation by 2020. grown stronger over time especially in To all my fellow Malaysians, I wish a trade, investment, tourism and people- Happy Independence Day and Malaysia to-people relations. The past few years Day which falls on September 16 . I wish have seen unprecedented growth in all to take this opportunity to thank all spheres; be it political, economic or social, Malaysians in Singapore for their kind cutting across all sections of society. support and cooperation. To all my Both sides have decided to be pragmatic, Singaporean friends, congratulations on the concentrating on win-win and doable 49th National Day celebrated recently. May solutions. Through this approach, we have our bilateral relations continue to deepen seen tremendous growth in our trade, and strengthen further in the coming years. investment and tourism. There is also Salam 1Malaysia. 2 Opportunity Malaysia BILATERAL The two Prime Ministers admiring a picture of them enjoying durian FIRST-EVER OVERSEAS AGROBAZAAR LAUNCHED Setting up the fruit and food bazaar in Singapore sweetens bilateral ties and paves the way for greater business opportunities ery few retail establishments the leaders as well as between ministers have had the honour of and senior officials remain open then both having two prime ministers nations can work well together. as guests of honour at the The bazaar also features a café and a Vofficial opening but then Agrobazaar rooftop restaurant and is the first of several Malaysia is rather extraordinary. It was overseas outlets FAMA plans to set up in Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak countries such as Hong Kong, London and who mooted the idea that Federal China. The bazaar sells fruit like durians, Agricultural Marketing Authority mangosteens, rambutan, pineapple, and (FAMA) should make its first foray agro-based grocery items. These exclusive overseas in Singapore. On August 27, Malaysian exports, said Dato’ Sri Mohd 2014, he and Singapore’s Prime Minister Najib, “are a perfect vehicle to introduce Lee Hsien Loong officially opened the our cuisine, our culture and our customs” 5,100 sq ft Agrobazaar Malaysia in Sultan into overseas markets. Gate, off Beach Road. In his speech, the At a press conference a week earlier, the Malaysian Prime Minister pointed to the Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore, shared culinary heritage and said, “We His Excellency Dato’ Husni Zai Yaacob, may occasionally differ on terminology, told reporters that Singapore was chosen as but Singaporeans and Malaysians taste Agrobazaar’s first overseas venture because with one tongue.” of the close proximity and very warm Noting the friendship between the two relationship between the two countries, countries in his speech, Prime Minister Lee which he described as being at an “all-time said that if communication lines between high”. He said he was confident that the 4 Opportunity Malaysia BILATERAL His Excellency Dato’ Husni Ms Sharifah Hashim, Deputy Director General of Operations at Zai Yaacob, Malaysian High FAMA with His Excellency Dato’ Husni Zai Yaacob, Malaysian Commissioner to Singapore Mr Shukri Ahmad, manager of Agrobazaar High Commissioner to Singapore outlet would promote Malaysian agricultural district was bustling 24 hours a day and products in Singapore and also to other there had been “very good response from Exotic Menu countries as Singapore is a hub for trade and local Singaporeans and tourists since the The restaurant at Agrobazaar finance. ‘soft opening’ on July 12, 2014”. Malaysia serves equally unique dishes. Ms Sharifah Hashim, Deputy Director He told Opportunity Malaysia that These include: General of Operations at FAMA said Malaysian durians were one of outlet’s top • Young Mango Kerabu – slices of that the new Agrobazaar
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