Perlis Raja Meets Indonesian Ambassador to Discuss Cross-Border Cooperation
The Raja of Perlis received Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia for talks highlighting the states’ long-standing ties and opportunities for regional collaboration.
In Arau, the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, granted an audience to Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia, Raden Datuk Mohammad Iman Hascarya, at the Blue Audience Hall of Istana Arau. The gathering underscored the historic relationship between Malaysia, including the state of Perlis, and Indonesia, noting the state’s border with Thailand and proximity to northern Sumatra as assets for deeper regional cooperation.
Also present was Indonesian Consul General in Penang, Wanton Saragih Sidauruk. The statement from Istana Arau highlighted educational collaboration, particularly the launch of Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia, the first Muhammadiyah campus outside Indonesia, which recently appointed the Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, as chancellor. Economic, trade and tourism ties were cited as active, creating further avenues for expertise exchange and mutual benefit.
Why it matters
The meeting reinforces diplomatic and economic links between Malaysia’s Perlis state and Indonesia, supporting regional trade and education cooperation.
How the sides frame it
MODERATE AGREEMENTCenter coverage stresses the long-standing close relationship and strategic location of Perlis, while right-leaning coverage frames the meeting as a push to boost cross-border ties and highlights economic, trade and tourism opportunities.
CENTER
Emphasizes the enduring close ties between Malaysia and Indonesia and Perlis’s strategic position for regional cooperation, especially in education.
RIGHT
Frames the meeting as a boost to cross-border relations, stressing economic, trade and tourism benefits alongside educational cooperation.
The right emphasises
- menekankan usaha memperkuat hubungan rentas sempadan
- menyoroti peluang jaringan serantau serta sektor ekonomi, perdagangan, dan pelancongan
- menekankan kerjasama pendidikan dengan penubuhan Universiti Muhammadiyah Malaysia dan penamaan Raja Muda sebagai chancellor
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