On 01 July 2026, Davao City Muslim Affairs Office paid a courtesy call on the Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh at the Chancery Office.
The delegation from the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office was led by Deputy Mayor (Kagan Tribe), Mr. Michael A. Mohamad and accompanied by Mr. Omar Sabello. Also present during the courtesy call were representatives of Global Ehsan Relief (an international humanitarian foundation established in Malaysia) namely Mr. Muhammad Rafiq Ravi Abdullah and Mr. Kamarul Azree Zulkifli.
During the meeting, Mr. Deddy Faisal Ahmad Salleh expressed his sincere appreciation and thank you to the Davao City Muslim Affairs Office for its valuable support in the successful implementation of the Bubur Lambuk Programme, through which the traditional Malaysian savoury porridge was distributed to members of the Muslim community during the blessed month of Ramadan. The initiative served to foster goodwill, unity, and the spirit of togetherness among the local community.
The discussions also highlighted the successful humanitarian relief mission undertaken by Global Ehsan Relief in response to the earthquake that affected General Santos City and Sarangani. The representatives provided updates on their ongoing humanitarian initiatives while reaffirming their commitment to supporting affected communities.
The courtesy call further underscored the importance of continued collaboration and mutual understanding between Malaysia and the local Muslim community in Davao City. Both sides expressed their appreciation for the longstanding friendship and looked forward to strengthening cooperation in humanitarian, community development and people to people initiatives.