Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Get-Together

The Embassy of Malaysia had organised a get-together for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni at H.E. Ambassador Official Residence in Dasmarinas Village, Makati on Friday, 6 July 2007.

The get-together programme was officiated by H.E. Ambassador Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi. About 170 people attended the event which began from 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm.

In his welcome remarks, H.E. Ambassador thanked the MTCP Alumni for attending the event and congratulated them on the establishment of MTCP Scholars of the Philippines Incorporated (MTCP-SAPI) on 3 May 2007. H.E. Ambassador also commented on the fact that Malaysia and the Philippines have long enjoyed a close relation that stemmed through mutual interests and strong people-to-people relationship.

Since its establishment in 1980, the MTCP has managed to foster greater cooperation between the governmental agencies of the two countries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) with Philippine’s government agencies such as DFA, NEDA and TESDA.

Ms. Eva Olmedillo, President of the MTCP Alumni in her reply remarks thanked H.E. Ambassador for organising the MTCP Alumni get-together. She highlighted that the MTCP-SAPI board members have planned many future programmes to benefit to the local communities such as providing short courses on skills which they have acquired through MTCP such as in the areas of agriculture, cooperative management, small and medium businesses development and others. 

The get-together was a success in bringing together the MTCP Alumni and provided the opportunity for them and the Embassy’s staff to further enhance their networking. The MTCP Alumni commended this get-together programme as it was done in a less formal setting, thus enable them to mingle freely with the other invitees and officials of the Embassy of Malaysia. The Alumni members also informed that they are very pleased to be invited to the Residence and greatly enjoyed the various authentic Malaysian dishes served.