Padang Mayor discusses gastronomy and economic cooperation with Malaysia youth council

Padang Mayor Fadly Amran met with a delegation from the Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM) to discuss cross-sector cooperation. The meeting focused on strengthening community-based economies, agricultural development, and efforts to establish Padang as a global gastronomy city.

During the discussions, Amran highlighted how Padang aims to utilize its culinary, literary, and cultural heritage to promote Minangkabau identity internationally and attract foreign tourists. The MBM delegation, led by Khairul Haniza Ibrahim, shared insights regarding Malaysia’s success in empowering agricultural commodities through farmer associations.