Stronger KL-Manila ties on Arroyo's agenda.

PRESIDENT Gloria Arroyo is expected to call for enhanced to call for enhanced co-operation between Malaysia and the Philippines to further develop the country's health, education and tourism during her State visit next week.

In line with her Government's efforts to eradicate poverty, Arroyo will seek Malaysia's assistance in these sectors, which could help social and economic development in the Philippines.

The State visit to Malaysia is the President's first following her appointment to the Executive Office at the landmark Edsa Shrine last January. It is also a historic visit of sorts as it is the first by a Philippines' head of State since Fidel Ramos's in …