Credit : Fahmi Fadzil's X
DOHA, November 7, 2026 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil met members of the Malaysian diaspora in Qatar on Saturday as he prepared to lead Malaysia’s delegation to the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (ITU PP-26).
In a post on X, Fahmi said there are currently 6,200 Malaysians in Qatar, working in various industries or pursuing their studies. He said a wide range of matters were discussed at the meeting.
“Among other things, I touched on how increased foreign investment can open up more high-income job opportunities, and in turn act as a catalyst to change the phenomenon of brain drain into brain gain,” he wrote.
Fahmi said international investors’ confidence in the country’s political stability, governance and economic prospects also opened the way for Malaysians abroad to return and contribute their expertise and experience. He cited Google’s RM60.9 billion investment commitment, which he said is expected to create 30,000 new jobs with salaries 45 per cent higher than the national median.
Earlier, in a separate post, Fahmi said he had arrived in Doha late at night to lead the Malaysian delegation. Before the conference, he accepted an invitation from Malaysia’s Ambassador to Qatar, Faizal Razali, and the Malaysian Association in Qatar (MAQ) to officiate the bowling competition held in conjunction with the Malaysia Qatar Games (SUQMA) 2026.
He congratulated MAQ on organising the inaugural SUQMA, which features 16 sports, with bowling the fourth event to be held. “Even though they are far from home, the spirit of family, togetherness and unity remains strong. This is the Malaysian spirit we are proud of,” he wrote.
ITU PP-26 runs from November 6 to 11 and Malaysia is seeking re-election to the ITU Council for the 2027-2030 term, Bernama reported. The conference, the ITU’s highest decision-making body held every four years, will set the union’s policies and strategic plans for 2027-2030 and elect 48 countries to the council.
Bernama reported that Fahmi is scheduled to deliver Malaysia’s national policy statement at the plenary session on November 9. The delegation includes officials from the Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, as well as representatives of Telekom Malaysia, CelcomDigi, Maxis and U Mobile.
Source: Fahmi Fadzil’s X posts, November 7 and 8, 2026 (Malaysia time); Bernama via The Star and the New Straits Times.
Source post: Fahmi Fadzil on X and earlier post | Source: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572686/fahmi-kicks-doha-visit-msian-diaspora-engagement-itu-pp-26-preparations
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