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requested budget allocation, the Embassy, with the help of PERWAKILAN
Mexico City, raised the money to pay for the costumes and token allowances
for the dancers for each event.

At Dr. Margarito’s invitation, I visited the University of Ixtlahuaca. Upon
arrival, my two of cers and I were received by the students who were waiting
in line at the entrance. A student fair was organised for the purpose of our
visit. T e culinary students prepared various kinds of Mexican food for us,
and we were entertained by the student performances and the university
band. I was so touched by their warm hospitality, and I have no words to
describe how nice and kind Dr. Margarito was.

Friendship with Dr. Hector from Leon, Guanajuato
Dr. Hector was a recipient of our Malaysian Technical Cooperation
Programme (MTCP) under the Ministry of Health. At my invitation, Dr.
Hector attended a lunch hosted for MTCP recipients at the Residence. He
invited me to Guanajuato and when I made an of cial trip there, he of ered
to take me around the beautiful heritage city. While we were touring the
city, his mother called, and he told her that he was showing the Malaysian
Ambassador the city. His mother invited me to their house, and I accepted
the invitation.

When we arrived, the whole family was waiting for me. Although we had
never met, they were very gracious and friendly. T ey served delicious
Mexican food which I enjoyed. T ey were interested to know about
Malaysia and my job as an ambassador. Dr. Hector’s mother was grateful
that I accepted her invitation and presented me with a pair of homemade
slippers and a cardigan which she knitted herself. I was really touched by
her kind gesture. I still keep in touch with Dr. Hector and exchange warm
wishes with his mother from time to time.

T e Visit by Motorcycle World Endurance Ride
As part of their world endurance tour, four Malaysian bikers travelled to
Latin America and one of their stops was Mexico City. T e Embassy was
notif ed in advance of their arrival in order to provide assistance. As part of
the programme, they were invited to the Embassy and a press conference
was arranged for them to meet with the Mexican press. I hosted a dinner,

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