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flag India opens consulate in Sabah, boosting trade and tourism under Malaysia-India partnership.

flag India has opened a consulate in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, marking a diplomatic milestone endorsed by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. flag The move, seen as a boost to trade, investment, tourism, and regional cooperation, is expected to attract 30,000 to 45,000 additional Indian tourists annually and add around RM100 million to Sabah’s economy. flag The consulate will facilitate trade in agricultural, marine, and palm oil products, support the SMJ 2.0 blue economy initiatives, and strengthen bilateral ties. flag While welcomed by economic advocates for enhancing foreign direct investment and lowering transaction costs, some locals have raised concerns about sovereignty and foreign influence. flag The development underscores Sabah’s growing international profile and its distinct constitutional status under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.

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