Consul General hosted reception in conjunction of 55th National Day of Malaysia in Chennai - 31 August, 2012
The National Day celebration of Malaysia was held in Chennai hosted by the Consul General, Consulate General of Malaysia on Friday, 31 August, 2012 at the Accord Metropolitan hotel from 7.30 – 9.30 p.m.
This year more than 200 guests attended the function and amongst the main invitees were senior government officials, military personnel, prominent social personalities, members of think tank group, captain of industries, NGO’s, malaysian friends as well as Malaysian community residing in Chennai.
Since, the National day was held in the month of Shawal this year (muslim calendar) varieties of food reflecting the Malaysian festival was served to the invitees. Among selected popular traditional food were Ketupat, Lemang, Dodol, Satay, Chicken Rendang Fried Kuey Teow, Chicken rice, Malaysian sweets and cakes and South Indian dishes.
During the Welcoming Remarks made by the Consul General Mr. Anuar Kasman, he emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between the two countries, Malaysia and India. The Consul General also highlighted the significance of bilateral relations between the State of Tamil Nadu and Malaysia. The Consul General further remarked the bilateral trade between the two countries has been growing tremendously and there is great potential for the two countries to enhance co-operation in many fields for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries in the near future.