Penang ‘keen on improving trade relations with Bahrain’

Bahrain and the Malaysian state of Penang has a strong potential to boost its bilateral trade relations, a senior Malaysian official opined. Speaking to Tribune, Prof Dr. P Ramasamy, Penang Deputy Chief Minister, said there are a number of areas where the Kingdom can Penang where further enhance relations.

Dr. Ramasamy was in the Kingdom to attend the Gulf Tamil Literary Festival. He said his state is keen on improving trade ties with countries across the world including Bahrain. “Recently, I headed a trade delegation to India and we visited many places including Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi.

“We are keen to explore opportunities here.” “Malaysia has strong manufacturing, agriculture and service sectors. The country is rich with many resources. A trade delegation will be able to exactly work on areas where both countries could explore opportunities. And I look forward to this sort of meetings.”