Address by the Honourable Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid Albar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia at the Round Table on “50 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Malaysia and the Netherlands: Lessons Learnt” at Treaty Room, Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), Kuala Lumpur, 21 February 2008
Malaysians are still in the midst of celebrating our 50th Anniversary of Independence. I can confidently say that we at Wisma Putra have worked very hard the last 50 years to promote and defend Malaysia’s national interests and ensure success in the conduct of our foreign policy. There are many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. To meet them, we should also look at our past, appreciate it and benefit from the lessons learnt as we move ahead to the future.
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Read More..... | | | | News | | | Malaysia Embassy Hosts Craft Fair To Raise Funds
25-02-2008 ~ BERNAMA | | NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian authentic food, Indian garments and handicrafts went on sale at the Malaysian High Commission in Delhi to raise funds for the needy. The annual bazaar, first held in 1989, by the dedicated Delhi Commonwealth Women's Association, which had been instrumental in charity works, organised a craft exhibition at the embassy's premise Saturday. About 100 participants, both Malaysians and Indians, took part in the one-day fund raising campaign that attracted diplomats, the international community and Delhi residents. "Proceeds from the rental of these stalls will be used to run hospitals, schools, nurseries and help the under privileged. The High Commission does not charge any money for the premise, this is one way to help the needy," Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Tan Seng Sung told Bernama. The association formed in 1952 to enhance cultural exchange has added social services as its primary annual progamme and raised funds to meet various expenditures including managing its medical centre and another centre for children with special needs. Kumud Kohli, chairperson of this year's craft bazaar, said that the event had expanded in size every year, as more people were keen to assist charity organisations. "We have been organising this bazaar for the last 20 years and the revenue generated is mostly used to finance our medical centre in Delhi. Our team of doctors provide free medical treatment for the poor. "More people are aware of our charity work and continue to attend our bazaar," she added. The association, with about 500 members, plans to organise a large-scale exhibition later this year for the same purpose. |
| Malaysia-Netherlands Can Intensify Cooperation, Says Syed Hamid
22-02-2008 ~ BERNAMA | | KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar says that although relations between Malaysia and the Netherlands are on a firm foundation, there are prospects to further strengthen and reinvigorate it. In this context, he encouraged companies and institutions to intensify cooperation in the fields of agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, bio-technology and information technology. Singling out agriculture, Syed Hamid said that cooperation in this sector was clearly an area where Malaysia and the Netherlands, the worlds second largest exporter of agricultural products and food, could further collaborate. He said this in his address at the Round Table on "50 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Malaysia and the Netherlands: Lessons Learnt" here today. His speech was read by the ministry's secretary general Tan Sri Rastam Mohd Isa. The event was organised by the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR). Syed Hamid also noted that Kuala Lumpur-Amsterdam ties were still mainly driven by economics, trade and investment cooperation. From 2002 to 2006, the Netherlands was the fifth largest source of foreign investments in Malaysia with total investments of RM6 billion in 76 approved projects. The Netherlands is one of Malaysia's important traditional trading partners. Since 2000, bilateral trade has increased almost 40 per cent from RM17.81 billion in 2000 to RM24.79 billion in 2006 and this had resulted in the Netherlands being Malaysia's second largest trading partner among the European Union (EU) member states. Touching on education, the minister noted that currently there was only a small number of Malaysian students studying in the Netherlands. "We hope that more places could be provided for Malaysian students in science and technical fields such as information and communication technology and agriculture biotechnology," he said. Elaborating on bilateral relations Syed Hamid said that 50 years ago, the Netherlands was among the first few European countries that established diplomatic ties with the newly independent Malaya. He said that despite the geographical distance, Malaysia and the Netherlands shared many similarities like constitutional monarchies with a strong parliamentary system of government. Both countries were also among the worlds leading trading nations despite being relatively small countries, he added. "It is worthy to note that relations with the Netherlands, which began through historical linkages had contributed significantly towards what Malaysia has achieved till present," he said. |
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News from High Commission of Malaysia, Pretoria
23-07-2008 | Nasrec, Johannesburg - 23 - 26 July 2008
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Malaysia Trade Centre (MATRADE) Johanneburg
Tel: +27 11 268 2380/1
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| Association of Malaysians in WA (AMWA)- Chinese New Year Function
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03-03-2008 | Chinese New Year Function Mon, Mar 3, 11am – 2pm Kardinya Community Hall, Prescott Street/ Williamson Road, Kardinya |
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News from Embassy of Malaysia, Rabat
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| Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2008) will be held from 7-11 May 2008 at the MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MEEC) Kuala Lumpur. The Right Honorable Dato' Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia will officiate the opening of the 5th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2008) on the 8th May 2008, 3.00 pm at the MATRADE Hall, MEEC.
News from Embassy of Malaysia, Zagreb
22-02-2008 | With the theme "Bridging the Global Halal Market", MIHAS 2008 is set to exploit the potential as well as enhancing the scope of global Halal business networks. In addition, as the main trade fair for Halal consumer foods and beverages in the world, MIHAS will continue to be the platform whereby Halal trade and business opportunities are being realized. To date, 294 companies have confirmed their participation at MIHAS, representing a wide range of products and services such as :
Halal Food and Beverages - 221 of companies, 276 booth
Halal Non Food Products - 17 companies, 17 booth
Food Packaging, Machinery & - 2 companies, 4 booth
Catering Equipment
Islamic Capital Market & - 10 companies, 25 booth
Financial Services
Services - 5 companies, 11 booth
International Participants - 39 companies, 50 booth
In addition to local participants, a total of 124 foreign exhibitors have also confirmed their participation such as companies from South Africa (8), Kazakhstan (8), Pakistan (8), Saudi Arabia (8), Thailand (6), Iran (24), Australia (16)Turkey (16), EU Countries (6), Indonesia (8) and China (16) |
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