M'SIAN FIRM COMPLETES PHASE ONE OF HOUSING PROJECT IN MOROCCO

RABAT (Morocco), Jan 30 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian company, Al-Hidayah Development Sarl, has successfully completed the construction of townhouses for sale in Tamesna City, a new township project outside the capital city, and is now going on to the second phase of the housing project, said Othman Samin, Malaysian Ambassador to Morocco.

"It has taken quite some time for things to get started after former Prime
Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad laid the groundwork during his official visit some
years ago for Malaysian companies to be involved in construction projects in
Morocco," he said.

Al-Hidayah Development Sarl is led by Haji Baharin Ayob, who is also the
head of the Malaysian community here.

"I hope the success of Al-Hidayah in Morocco would interest other Malaysian
companies to look for opportunities here," said Othman.

He said his office would facilitate other Malaysian companies keen on
exploring their market potential in Morocco.

Othman also said Malaysian furniture was much sought after in this country
in view of their quality and affordability.

As for tourism, he said, Malaysia was beginning to attract more Moroccan
visitors.

"I am told that some 4,000 Moroccans visited Malaysia last year. That is a
good sign. The promotion by Tourism Malaysia is beginning to show results,"
Othman added.
-- BERNAMA