Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Meets Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar at Markaz

Kozhikode: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Indian Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar at the Markaz Central Campus, where the two discussed a range of cultural, intellectual and social matters.

The meeting highlighted the longstanding association between Anwar Ibrahim and Kanthapuram and the cultural and intellectual links between India and Malaysia. The interaction also brought attention to Kerala’s religious and educational traditions.

Anwar Ibrahim has previously visited Markaz and met Kanthapuram. According to the information provided, the Malaysian Prime Minister had visited the campus before assuming office, including a visit in September 2022.

Kanthapuram’s association with Malaysia has also included recognition for his contribution to Islamic scholarship. In 2023, the Malaysian government conferred the Hijrah Award on him.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the broader importance of friendship, cooperation, knowledge exchange and dialogue between people and institutions in India and Malaysia.

The interaction also highlighted the role of religious and intellectual leaders in encouraging dialogue and mutual understanding across communities. The visit brought further attention to the educational and intellectual activities associated with Markaz and Kerala’s Islamic scholarly tradition.

The two leaders held a cordial conversation during the visit, with the meeting reflecting their longstanding association and continuing engagement.