Jakarta, Indonesia - October 27th to November 2nd, 2024
A delegation from Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Government of Malaysia, consisting of Ms. Mazlina binti Ahmad, Enforcement Officer, and Ms. Nina Idayu binti Anuar, Assistant Enforcement Officer, visited Indonesia from October 27th to November 2nd, 2024. This visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations in trade and agriculture between the two nations, with a focus on collaborative opportunities in the coconut sector and trade facilitation.
Upon arrival in Jakarta, the delegation’s schedule began with a visit to the International Coconut Community (ICC) Secretariat on October 28th, where discussions focused on industry developments and challenges in the coconut sector. Later that day, they met with representatives at the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta, further exploring opportunities for reinforcing trade relations between Malaysia and Indonesia.
On October 29th, the delegation held productive discussions with Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade, led by Mr. Reza Pahlevi Chairul, Director of Inter-Regional Negotiations and International Organizations, and the Ministry of Agriculture. In the Ministry of Agriculture, the delegates were welcomed by Mr. Ardi Praptono, Director of Palm Oil and Other Palm, Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Indonesia. The meeting was attended by MoA officers, Coconut Farmer Associations, the Coconut Processor Association, researchers, and other relevant stakeholders. These talks opened avenues for joint initiatives in sustainable agriculture, trade facilitation, and resource-sharing between both countries.
The visit continued on October 30th with meetings at the ICC office involving the Indonesian Coconut Farmer Association (Perpekindo) and the Indonesian Coconut Processor Association (HIPKI). These engagements highlighted both countries' commitment to enhancing market access and supporting smallholder farmers in the coconut industry.
Traveling to Medan, North Sumatra, on October 31st, the delegation toured an aromatic coconut plantation and nursery, gaining insights into Indonesia’s coconut cultivation techniques. The final day included a visit to CV Sejahtera, a desiccated coconut manufacturing facility in Asahan, where the delegates observed advanced coconut processing methods. The visit concluded with a mutual commitment to fostering collaboration and a shared vision for regional agricultural and trade growth. This week-long engagement underscored the strong partnership between Malaysia and Indonesia and laid the groundwork for further cooperative ventures.
