By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking to strengthen business and investment opportunities in Thailand's landscape industry through a trade promotion mission held in conjunction with the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026.
The National Landscape Department (JLN), under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government, is leading the Landscape Industry Trade and Investment Promotion Mission 2026 from Nov 11 to 17, in collaboration with MATRADE Bangkok and the Malaysian Embassy in Thailand.
JLN Deputy Director-General (Policy) Ahmad Syaharuddin Kamaruddin said Malaysia's landscape industry is ready to grow with Thailand as a partner and supplier.
"We are here to complement, not compete, in building greener and more liveable cities across the region," he said in a statement after leading the JLN delegation to pay a courtesy call on Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah at the Embassy here on Thursday.
The JLN's visit to the Embassy was followed by a networking breakfast attended by nearly 30 representatives from Thai government agencies, professional associations, business councils, financial institutions and private companies.
The session showcased Malaysia's landscape industry expertise, represented by two companies, Masa Teguh Services Sdn Bhd and Pipicadey Resources.
According to JLN, on Nov 11, the delegation also visited the Eastern Economic Corridor Office and Benjakitti Forest Park in Bangkok to gain insights into Thailand's urban development and landscape management initiatives.
The delegation will proceed to Udon Thani for meetings with local agencies and industry players, as well as a visit to the international horticultural expo, which is approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
JLN also invited Thai agencies and industry players to participate in Malaysia's National Landscape Day 2027 in Penang, either as exhibitors or business delegates.
The dates will be announced later.
-- BERNAMA