ANNOUNCEMENT:

26/2008 - "PROGRAM BERSAMA RAKYAT" - Malaysian Community and Malaysian Expatriates in Adelaide, South Australia

Under "Program Bersama Rakyat", Malaysian Acting High Commissioner and Malaysian Honorary Consul of South Australia co-hosted a working dinner in Adelaide, South Australia on 5 October 2008.  The guests of honour to the dinner were Lt. Governor of South Australia; and Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide.

The briefing and Q&A session on bilateral relations and brain gain initiative during the dinner were conducted by Acting High Commissioner and Prof. Dr. Tan Hock Lim, a distinguished Professor & Paediatric Surgeon, UKM.   

With the support of Professor Tan, who was on a private trip to Adelaide – a session of Q&A was held in the efforts to lure home Malaysian expatriates under Malaysia’s brain gain initiative. 

The session was also attended by Mr. Hieu Van Le, Lt. Governor of South Australia, Mr. Michael Harbison and wife, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, City of Adelaide, Mr. George Chin, the outgoing President of Chinatown Adelaide, South Australia (ex-Sabahan), the incoming President, Ms. Cathy Chong (ex-Malaccan) and approximately 50 Malaysian expatriates in Adelaide.

(8 October 2008)

25/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, 1 October - 2 October 2008, for Edi al- Fitr Celebration; Monday 6 October 2008 for Labour Day.

(22 September 2008)

24/2008 - Malaysia-Australia Joint Trade Committee (JTC), 6-7 October 2008, Kuala Lumpur

The 14th. Malaysia-Australia JTC is scheduled to be held between 6-7 October 2008 in Kuala Lumpur.  The Australian delegation will be led by the Hon. Simon Crean, MP - Minister for Trade and senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.  The last JTC was held in Adelaide, Australia in 2006.

The forthcoming JTC in Kuala Lumpur is seen as a timely and catalyst to invigorate the Malaysia-Australia FTA negotiations after the conclusion of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA negotations last month.    

(21 September 2008)

23/2008 - IFTAR and Taraweeh Prayer at Dewan Merdeka, High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra
2008-09-12

Under "Program Bersama Rakyat", the High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra hosted an IFTAR and Taraweeh Prayer on 12 September 2008 at Dewan Merdeka.   The event was attended by approximately 150 guests comprising Ausralian Muslim community, Canberra Mosque Committees, Malaysian community and students from Canberra and Sydney. The Taraweeh prayer was led by Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, First Secretary (JAKIM). 

The High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra is one of the three trustees from the diplomatic missions for Canberra Mosque (the only mosque in Canberra) and also the Chair for the Committee.

(12 September 2008)

22/2008- MALAYSIA KITCHEN-THE TRULY ASIA KITCHEN, SAM SATAY RESTAURANT SYDNEY

Tourism Malaysia Sydney and Malaysian High Commission, Canberra co-organised a Malaysia Kitchen Program for members of Travel Industry Curry Club of Australia and Malaysian community from Sydney and Canberra at Sam Satay Restaurant, Surry Hills, Sydney on 2 September 2008. The members of curry club who paid for the dinner were given briefing and Q & A session on the bilateral relations and tourism industry by Acting High Commissioner, Mr. Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin and Director of Tourism Malaysia Sydney, Mr. Shahrin Mokhtar.

 

(11 september 2008)

21/2008 - DEWAN MERDEKA, MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSION, CANBERRA, 01 OCTOBER 2008

After the Eid prayer, Malaysian High Commission in Canberra cordially invites all Malaysian community in Canberra to celebrate Eid at Dewan Merdeka, High Commission of Malaysia.

(9 september 2008)

20/2008 - IFTAR AND TARAWEEH PRAYER AT DEWAN MERDEKA HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA, 12 SEPTEMBER 2008

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra wishes everyone a holly and blessed Ramadhan and has the pleasure to cordially invite all Malaysian community either in Canberra or Sydney for an Iftar and Taraweeh Prayer at Dewan Merdeka on 12 September 2008 (Friday). The program commencing at 5.30pm will include Q & A session on Ramadhan and Taraweeh prayer that will be led by Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, First Secretary (JAKIM) of the Malaysia High Commission in Canberra.

(9 september 2008)

19/2008 - MALAYSIAN FESTIVAL 2008, DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY

The Acting Malaysian High Commissioner to Australia, Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin officiated the Malaysian Festival 2008 held on 31 August 2008 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney.   The Malaysian Festival is wholly run by Malaysian students from various local higher education institutions such as the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Technology of Sydney and Macquarie University and co-organsied with Malaysian Consulate in Sydney.  It has been traditionally celebrated in Tumbalong Park, Darling Harobour for the past 18 years

(9 september 2008)

18/2008 - MALAYSIA KITCHEN - THE TRULY ASIA KITCHEN

The Malaysian High Commission in Canberra with the help of some Malaysian chefs operating in Canberra co-organised a Malaysian Kitchen in conjunction with the 51st anniversary of Malaysian Independence as well as 51 years of formal relations between Malaysia and Australia. The event was held at Rumah Malaysia on 28 August 2008, hosted by the Acting Malaysia High Commission, Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin and wife, Roslina Md. Rawi

(9 september 2008)

17/2008 - WORKING HOURS DURING RAMADHAN MONTH, 1 SEPTEMBER TO 1 OCTOBER 2008

The High Commisson of Malaysia wishes to inform you that the High Commission's working hours during the Holy Ramadhan month will be from 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m, Monday to Friday.

(29 August 2008)

16/2008 - MALAYSIA NATIONAL DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on Monday, 1 September 2008, for Malaysia National Day.

(20 August 2008)

15/2008 - LAWATAN RASMI Y.B TIMBALAN MENTERI PELAJARAN KE AUSTRALIA; 3 HINGGA 9 OGOS 2008

Y.B Dato' Razali Ismail, Timbalan Menteri Pelajaran dan 2 orang pegawai kanan Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia akan mengadakan lawatan rasmi ke Australia pada 3 hingga 9 Ogos. Lawatan ini merupakan susulan kepada kunjungan hormat oleh P.Y.T Browyn Pike, Victorian Minister of Education ke atas Menteri Pelajaran pada 20 Mei 2008.

(23 Julai 2008)

14/2008 - VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA) NEW POLICY

Visa on Arrival has been suspended immediately for citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Afghanistan. These visitors will have to obtain a visa from the High Commission in Canberra before they enter Malaysia.

A new increased charge of USD100 applies to all other applicants plus new conditions. Please refer to the visa section for more information.

(10 July 2008)

13/2008 - OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE HON.KEVIN RUDD, PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA TO MALAYSIA - 10 JULY 2008

This is the first official visit of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister of Australia since he took office on 3 December 2008. He had been to Malaysia before when he was then the Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Security. The visit was made on 16 September 2004.

In short, the one-day visit comprised of official welcoming ceremony at Dataran Perdana, bilateral meeting, joint press conference, a visit to exchange school program - Aminudin Baki Secondary School, luncheon organised by Malaysian Australian Business Council, launching of the Australia Network Program by ASTRO-collaboration between ASTRO and ABC, audience with HM the Yang di Pertuan Agong, presentation of Australian honours (OA) to two Malaysians - Tan Sri Azman Hashim and Tan Sri Dato Seri Dr. Jefrrey Chia and dinner hosted by YAB Perdana Menteri.

(10 July 2008)

12/2008 - KANGA CUP; 5 to 13 JULY 2008,  CANBERRA

Subang Jaya Youth Club will be sending under 13 and under 16 football teams to participate in the Kanga Cup which is scheduled for 5 to 13 July 2008. The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be hosting a Welcoming Dinner for the teams on 9 July 2008 at Dewan Merdeka Hall.

(03 July 2008)

11/2008- WITHDRAWAL OF JETSTAR FOR SYDNEY-KUALA LUMPUR  OPERATION

The Qantas Group has announced the withdrawal of Sydney - Kuala Lumpur operation by Jetstar, due to the impact of high oil prices. The withdrawal will be enforced on 1 September 2008. To those who have confirmed their bookings for September 2008 onwards, they will contacted by the airlines for other alternatives.

(6 June 2008)

 

10/2008 - MAJLIS TAHLIL & BACAAN YASIN SEMPENA HARI KEPUTERAAN SPB YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG PADA 7 Jun 2008

Majlis Tahlil & Bacaan Yasin di Dewan Merdeka Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia di Canberra. Semua komuniti dan pelajar Malaysia di Canberra adalah dialu-alukan untuk hadir. Majlis akan bermula dengan solat Isyak di ketuai oleh Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, Pegawai JAKIM

(23 Mei 2008)

9/2008 - SPB YANG DI-PERTUAN AGONG TUANKU MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN AND RAJA PERMAISURI AGONG TUANKU NUR ZAHIRAH'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA.

Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah are scheduled for a Royal Working Visit to Perth and Queensland, Australia from 29 April to 5 May 2008. The visit is scheduled to begin with a one-day visit to Perth and later to Queensland from 30 April to 5 May 2008. In Queensland, SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong is scheduled to complete in the Annual 160km Endurance Ride Championship at Fernvale on 4 May 2008. This would be SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong second's working visit to Queensland - SBP Yang di-Pertuan Agong participated in the same endurance Ride Competition in 2007. The close links between Malaysia and Australia were demonstrated in August 2007, Australian Governor -General, Major General Michael Jeffery attended the celebrations marking 50th Anniversary of Malaysia's Independence in Kuala Lumpur and to celebrate the 50 years of bilateral relations between Malaysia and Australia.

(28 April 2008)

 

8/2008 - CONSULAR / IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT CLOSED FROM 23 TO 27 MAY 2008

The High Commission of Malaysia  wishes to inform you that the Consular Department will be closed from 23 to 27 May 2008 due to renovation construction scheduled for that period. All applicants are advised to schedule their appointment date after 27 May 2008. 

(16 April 2008)

7/2008 - POLICE CLEARANCE ( GOOD CONDUCT)

The High Commission of Malaysia wishes to inform that Malaysia Citizen can obtain the Police Clearance Certificate on the same day, by appointment for interview on Monday and Wednesday. Appointment should be made well in advance because of limited number that can be accommodated in one day.

(April 2008)

 

6/2008 - NEW MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA

The High Commission of Malaysia has the honour to inform of the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Malaysia,

The Honourable Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim - Minsiter for Foreign Affairs

(27 March 2008)

 

5/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on Thursday, 20 March 2008, for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday; Friday 21 March to Monday 24 March 2008 for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

(11 March 2008)

 

4/2008 - PROSIDUR MENGUNDI DI LUAR NEGARA

 

Pemilih yang telah mendaftar di luar negara boleh membuat semakan status pemilih dalam laman web SPR di www.spr.gov.my. Sewaktu Pilihanraya dijalankan, pemilih luar negara akan menerima kertas undi lebih awal daripada pemilih awam di negara kita. Kertas undi yang diterima oleh pengundi luar negara boleh dipangkah pada bila-bila masa dan dimana-mana sahaja. Setelah selesai memangkah, kertas undi tersebut perlu dimasukkan ke dalam sampul surat yang disediakan oleh pihak SPR dan dihantar terus ke alamat yang disediakan.

(19 February 2008)

 

3/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on Thursday, 7 February 2008, for Chinese New Year

(4 February 2008)

 

 2/2008- PROSIDUR PENDAFTARAN PEMILIH BAGI PILIHAN RAYA

 

Pendaftaran pemilih di Australia boleh dilakukan melalui Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia di Canberra. Borang pendaftaran yang telah lengkap boleh dihantar terus kepada ibupejabat Suruhanjaya Pilihanraya (SPR) di Putrajaya atau melalui Pejabat Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia melalui bag diplomatik.

 

HBS yang bertugas di Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia, Canberra boleh bertindak selaku saksi atau Penolong Pendaftar pada Borang A yang dibekalkan. Pemilih yang telah mendaftar di luar negara boleh membuat semakan status pemilih dalam laman web SPR di www.spr.gov.my. Tempoh maksimum untuk mengesahkan status pemilih adalah selama 5 bulan.

 

Bagi kategori pengundi di luar negara, mereka yang layak mengundi adalah:

1. Kakitangan awam dan pasangan yang bekerja di luar negara
2. Pelajar sepenuh masa dan pasangan yang menuntut di luar negara (tajaan kerajaan atau sendiri)

Rakyat Malaysia yang tidak termasuk dalam kategori di atas perlu pulang ke Malaysia untuk mengundi mengikut lokaliti masing-masing. Maklumat lanjut berhubung dengan kategori mereka yang boleh mengundi juga boleh di rujuk dalam laman web rasmi SPR.

(23 Januari 2008)

 

1/2008 - DEATH CERTIFICATE

Based on the number of complaints made by the Malaysian National Registration Department in regard to death certificate, the High Commission of Malaysia wishes to advise all Malaysians to have the certificates attested by the Australian Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade as a Genuine Australian document. These departments maintain offices in all Australian state and territory capital cities. This is to avoid any complication with the registration of the death certificate in Malaysia.

(10 January 2008)   

 

1/2007 - PASSPORT                                                           

The High Commission of Malaysia wishes to inform that starting 1 January 2008, all passport applications should be submitted in person at the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra. The High Commission of Malaysia will no longer accept applications for Passports by mail.

The Consular accepts passport application daily, Monday to Friday between 9:00 to 12:30p.m. The passport will be ready for collection on the same day after 3:30 p.m. 

(1 November 2007)

 

2/2007 - CHILD REGISTRATION

The High Commission of Malaysia wishes to inform that starting 1 January 2008, applications for Child Birth Registration should be submitted in person (by Parents of the child ) at the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra. The High Commission of Malaysia will no longer accept applications for Child Birth Registration by mail (refer to Services for more information).

 

The Consular accepts Child Birth Registration application by appointment on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00 to 11:00a.m. The Birth Certificate (Borang W) will be ready for collection on the same day after 3:30 p.m. 

(1 November 2007)

 

 

3/2007 - MALAYSIA- AUSTRALIA 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS

When Malaysia celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence on 31 August, it will also mark 50 years of diplomatic relations with Australia .

In fact, diplomatic exchange between Malaysia and Australia began before independence when Mr Thomas Critchley was appointed as Australia's Commissioner to Malaya in December 1955.

A year later, in August 1956, Dato' Nik Kamil Mahmood arrived in Canberra to head the Commission of the Federation of Malaya in Australia .

In commemorating these special and historical occasions, the Governor-General of Australia , HE Major-General Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC will attend the ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur that mark these two events.

The 50 years of mutually beneficial relations have made significant contributions to progress in the two countries. This was highlighted by the Malaysian Foreign Minister, YB Datuk Seri Syed Hamid early in August at the in au gural Malaysia-Australia Colloquium organised by the Institute of Strategic and International Studies Malaysia and the Australia-Malaysia Institute in Kuala Lumpur . He said that the current relations between Malaysia and Australia were probably as strong as they had ever been, in particular, the areas of trade and investment, education, security and defence, science and technology as well as tourism.

Malaysia-Australia trade increased to 26.2 billion ringgit (US6.9 billion dollars) in 2005 compared with merely 3.3 billion ringgit (US0.8 billion dollars) in 1994.

There is also much more that can be done in the field of education. While Australia will continue to be a popular destination for young Malaysians seeking higher education, Malaysia has also made itself a hub for education and learning.

More than 20,000 Malaysian students study in tertiary institutions in Australia at present.

In addition, over 11,000 Malaysians are pursuing Australian courses through branch campuses and twinning programmes in Malaysia itself.

Both countries can expand co-operation in education by encouraging greater collaboration among and between Malaysian and Australian universities and institutions of higher learning.

Some Australian universities have already established their campuses in Malaysia . The Malaysian government would like the students to experience Malaysian life and culture and to get to know Malaysia more deeply. We need to enhance the people-to-people relations between our two countries.

On the multilateral level, APEC, as an economic forum with its non-binding and voluntary approach will meet in Sydney in September. It is a big event for Australia to be hosting APEC for the second time, as Australia hosted the in au gural meeting in 1989 in Canberra .

As for Malaysia , we hosted this event in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur and our Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers have confirmed their participation in the forthcoming APEC meeting in Sydney in September.

(August 2007)