On 08 January 2025, Consul General of Malaysia in Davao, Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh attended a dinner hosted by Hon. Abdulghani 'Gerry' Ajul Salapuddin, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) at Bajada Suites, Davao City. Both parties had a fruitful discussion on economic development and investment.