Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad Wednesday hosted the 3C Forum: Culture, Cuisines and Connections, a special engagement featuring alumni of the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and former students of Malaysian universities.The event was officiated by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, and graced as Chief guest by Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting.The forum brought together a diverse group of attendees, including the Dean of Diplomatic Corp, Heads of Missions from ASEAN countries, Pakistani government officials, MTCP alumni, media professionals, and members of academia.This people-to-people initiative aimed to deepen Malaysia–Pakistan bilateral ties through cultural exchange, alumni diplomacy, and enhanced mutual understanding.During the event, guests were shown series of corporate videos promoting Malaysia’s education system, the Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative, and the wide-ranging impact of the MTCP, which has benefited over 37,000 participants from 144 countries since its inception in 1980, including more than 800 Pakistani professionals across various sectors.In his keynote remarks, Ambassador Dato’ Azhar Mazlan highlighted the growing importance of alumni networks as strategic assets in fostering long-term diplomatic, educational, and economic partnerships.
