ANNOUNCEMENT:

30/2009 - INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Director General of Health Malaysia said that more stringent checks have been put in place at the Kuala Lumpur International Airports to detect Influenza A(H1N1) in incoming passengers due to the rapid increase of imported cases in Malaysia.

Please be advised that passengers arriving from countries where there are large number of influenza confirmed cases will be scanned twice - once when they alight from the aircraft and again before they reach the Immigration counter.

As of 24 June 2009, the total of confirmed H1N1 Influenza cases in Australia is 2,873 with three H1N1 Influenza related death.

( 19 June 2009)

29/2009- Latest Development of Swine Flu in Australia

The total of confirmed H1N1 Influenza cases in Australia as at 18 June 2009 has risen to 2,118. The State of Victoria and Melbourne continue to lead with more than three quarters of confirmed cases.  The national breakdown is as follows:  

 

State/Territory	Capital	Confirmed cases
Victoria	Melbourne	1,230
New South Wales	Sydney	313
Queensland	Brisbane	194
Western Australia	Perth	117
South Australia	Adelaide	107
ACT	Canberra	75
Tasmania	Hobart	41
Northern Territory	Darwin	41
		2,118

 

The Australian Government has announced a new response phase to manage the outbreak of H1N1 influenza called protect.  The new phase recognises that the infection with H1N1 influenza is not as severe as originally envisaged and the virus is mild in most cases, severe in some and moderate overall. 

The new phase also indicates a return to normal operations to Australia's international airports.  It means that all advanced screening measures that have been put in place at Australia's major international airports in response to H1N1 will be removed with effect from 22 June 2009;
  

More information on H1N1 Influenza can be accessed at www.healthemergency.gov.au.

( 19 June 2009)

28/2009 -Meeting with Special Envoy for the Australian Prime Minister

High Commissioner Dato' Salman Ahmad met Mr. Richard Woolcott, Special Envoy for the Australian Prime Minister for Asia Pacific community (APC) on 16 June 2009.  The meeting among other things touched on Mr. Woolcott's visits to more than 21 countries in the past 12 months vis-a-vis the proposed APC.

( 17 June 2009)

27/2009- Latest Development of Swine Flu in Australia
The total of confirmed H1N1 Influenza cases in Australia as at 14 June 2009 has risen to 1,458. About three quarters of confirmed cases recorded so far have been in Victoria.  The national breakdown is as follows:  

 

State/Territory	Capital	Confirmed cases
Victoria	Melbourne	1,011
New South Wales	Sydney	160
Queensland	Brisbane	107
Western Australia	Perth	59
South Australia	Adelaide	47
ACT	Canberra	41
Tasmania	Hobart	16
Northern Territory	Darwin	17
		1,458

 

Although the WHO had declared the virus as pandemic following a surge in cases in countries including Australia, the Australian Government responded that the move did not reflect an increasing severity of the disease and the virus in Australia continue to have a mild effect.  However, some countries have listed Australia (the State of Victoia and Melbourne) as one of the 'affected areas' together with counries such as Canada, Chile, Japan, U.S. and Mexico.  

More information on H1N1 Influenza can be accessed at the Commonwealth Health Hotline on 1802007 (if calling from outside Australia, toll free on +61 8 840 288 33) or go to www.healthemergency.gov.au.

( 15 June 2009)

26/2009- SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday celebrations in Canberra

  

High Commissioner Dato Salman Ahmad and Datin Karina hosted a high tea at Rumah Malaysia on the occasion of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong's birthday celebrations on 6 June 2009.  The event was attended by Malaysian Honorary Consul in South Australia, Malaysian community, students, military officers and families of HBS from Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

( 10 June 2009)

25/09- Latest Development of Swine Flu in Australia
The total of confirmed H1N1 Influenza cases in Australia as at 8 June 2009 has risen to 1,207. About three quarters of confirmed cases recorded so far have been in Victoria.  The national breakdown is as follows:  

 

State/Territory	Capital	Confirmed cases
Victoria	Melbourne	1,011
New South Wales	Sydney	89
Queensland	Brisbane	49
Western Australia	Perth	20
South Australia	Adelaide	13
ACT	Canberra	10
Tasmania	Hobart	9
Northern Territory	Darwin	6
		1,207

 

The health authorities advised not to panic as the alert level is only to assist the Australian Government to respond appropriately as the situation evolves.  For Malaysians travelling to Australia, more information on H1N1 Influenza can be accessed at the Commonwealth Health Hotline on 1802007 (if calling from outside Australia, toll free on +61 8 840 288 33) or go to www.healthemergency.gov.au.

( 8 June 2009)

24/2009 - The Declaration of the Honorary Order of Gallant Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces Award to Lt. General (Rtd.) Peter Leahy at the High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra

 

General Tan Sri Muhammad Ismail Jamaluddin, the Chief of Army of Malaysia by the order of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong awarded the Honorary Order of Gallant Commander of the Malaysian Armed Forces (Darjah Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera) to Lt. General (Rtd.) Peter Leahy (former Chief of Army of Australia) in a ceremony held at the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra on 20 May 2009.

The brief ceremony was witnessed by High Commissioner Dato' Salman Ahmad and senior military offiicials from Australia and Malaysia

(29 May 2009)

24/2009 - Australia raised alert level from pandemic to contain as the H1N1 influenza hits 39 confirmed cases.
As of 26 May 2009,  39 confirmed cases has been reported by the Australian health authorities as the national tally of people being tested for swine influenza..  To-date, five schools - two in Adelaide and three in Melbourne had been closed for a week to stop the spread of H1N1 within Australia.

Tasmania and Northern Territory are free from any confirmed cases.  Confirmed cases in other states / territory - Victoria (23); New South Wales (10), Queensland (2), South Australia (2), ACT/Canberra (1) and Western Australia (1).  For further information please visit: www.healthemergency.gov.au

(26 May 2009)

23/2009 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra wishes to inform that the High Commission will be closed on Monday, 8 June 2009 for Agong's Birthday

(22 May 2009)

22/2009- Petronas and Santos to Develop the World's First Operation to Convert Coal Seam Gas to LNG
One of the local media reported that Petronas, a Malaysian petroleum company and Santos, an Australian energy firm are aiming to be the world's first operation to convert coal seam gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Petronas and Santos established a joint-venture (40:60) company in May 2008. Under the agreement, the company is set to develop and operate a 450 kilometre gas pipeline and an LNG plant at Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.  The plant will have an initial capacity of three to four million tonnes a year and will also create one of Australia's largest forestry plantations as part of its AUD$7.7 billion (RM 20.02 billion) LNG project in Queensland.

(18 May 2009)

21/2009 - CHILD'S PASSPORT

Parents of a child over 2 years of age who have obtained a passport can now apply to insert a new photo of the child at any Immigration Department  in Malaysia  or at the Malaysian embassies in your residing country (please refer to passport application).

(12 May 2009)

20/2009 - AUSTRALIAN ARMY SKILL AT ARMS MEETING (AASAM)

Malaysia Armed Force will be sending 18 military personnel for this year's shooting competition at the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting 2009 which will be conducted at the Puckpunyal Military Area, Victoria on 11 to 22 May 2009.

AASAM provides a benchmark for national and international combat related shooting training. This years's competition sees Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philipines, Singapore and United Kingdom competing in the international competition.

(11 May 2009)

19/2009 - SWINE INFLUENZA PRECAUTIONS

Please be advised that with the outbreak of Swine Flu recently the Australian Government will implement on the following measures:

1.  All  incoming passenger flights at Australia’s international airports will have to pass through thermal sensors to check their temperatures and fill out health cards as part of Australia’s plan to prevent the spread of the swine flu virus;

2.  All visitors can contact the Department of Health’s Swine Influenza Health Hotline on 180 2007 for further information. Visitors can also access a website www.healthemergency.gov.au

The Health Department emphasizes that simple precaution such as frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of the flu

(1 May 2009)

18/2009 - KURSUS PRA PERKAHWINAN

Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia, Canberra dengan kerjasama EHSAN (Badan Hal Ehwal Islam dan Pembangunan Insan) Victoria akan menganjurkan kursus Pra Perkahwinan pada 2 hingga 3 Mei 2009, bermula dari jam 9 pagi hingga 4 petang, bertempat di Theatre D, Old Arts Building, The University of Melbourne. Kursus tersebut akan dikendalikan oleh Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee dari Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia, Canberra bersama beberapa orang penceramah jemputan.

(28 April 2009)

17/2009 - Working Visit by YB Dato' Maximus Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to Perth and Melbourne, Australia 26 April - 1 May 2009

YB Dato Maximus Ongkili is leading MOSTI's delegation to Perth and Melbourne from 26 April to 1 May 2009.  In Perth, YB Minister had a series of discussions and meetings related to genomics, biotech and a visit to UNESCO Ocean Commission.  YB Minister is also scheduled to meet Minister for Trade and Industry (Victoria) and later to visit molecular science and biotechnology at University of Melbourne, Monash University and CSIRO.  YB Minister is also to lead discussion on biomarker translation and agricioscience at La Trobe University. 

(28 April 2009)

16/2009 - SIRIM Senior Officials in Sydney 22-23 April 2009

SIRIM Senior Officials led by Dr. Zulkefli Yaacob are atrending the ISO/TC 67/SC 2 Pipeline Transportation Systems for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries in Sydney. 

(23 April 2009)

15/2009- Malaysian High Commissioner At Thrilling Aussie Football Match - 11 April 2009

 

Malaysian High Commisioner Dato' Salman Ahmad was invited by Tourism Malaysia for coin tossing before the match between Carlton Football Club and its arch rivals Essendon in front of 70,411 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne on 11 April 2009. 

Tourism Malaysia is on contract to sponsor Carlton Football Club in the Australian-rules football league for this season.  The club is one of the biggest and popular team in the country.  The Club has been working closely with Tourism Malaysia to promote visits to Malaysia.

(17 April 2009)

14/2009 - ADVERTISEMENT

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Model Type: Holden Acclaim Commodore Wagon

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Colour: Silver Ice Metallic

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Note: Please submit your quotation to Malaysia High Commission (Attn: Mr Zahari Ghazali, Tel: 02-6273 1543) before 5th May 2009.

(17 April 2009)

13/2009 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on  Monday 27 April for ANZAC Day.

(14 April 2009)

12/2009 - MALAYSIAN HIGH COMMISSION - CHAIR OF THE ASEAN CANBERRA COMMITTEE

 High Commissioner Dato' Salman chaired the ASEAN Canberra Committee (ACC) Heads of Mission meeting at the Malaysian High Commission on 1 April 2009.  The meeting was attended by all Heads of Mission of ASEAN member countries accredited in Canberra.  The meeting which was also attended by the ACC Working Group concluded with a lunch hosted by Dato' Salman and Datin Karina at Rumah Malaysia with the presence of the ACC Heads of Mission spouses.

(2 April 2009)

11/2009 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on  Friday 10 April to Monday 13 April 2009 for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

(2 April 2009)

10/2009- WORKING VISIT  OF YB DATO' MAXIMUS ONGKILI, MINISTER OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION TO BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: 25-27 MARCH 2009

YB Dato' Maximus Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is on a 3-day working visit to Brisbane, Australia.   YB Minister is accompanied by senior officials of MOSTI and its agencies i.e. MTDC, MAVCAP, MACRES, MDeC, ATSB, MIMOS, SIRIM, LPTA.

During the visit, YB Dato' met the Chief Scientist of Queensland, Peter Andrews, AO and Vice Chancellors of the Grriffith University and the Queensland University.  YB Dato' also participated in the Ideas Festival of Queensland which highlighted on the innovation and invention, design and development and ecology and ethics.  

(26 March 2009)

09/2009 -MALAYSIAN BUSHFIRE DONATION

Malaysia joined other countries in donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund to assist individuals and communities affected by the bushfires.  The donation was pledged by the Hon. Minister Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim during his working visit to Canberra on 23 February 2009.

Pursuant to YB Minister's visit, a cheque of US$100,000.00 (AUD$154,314.00) was delivered to the Hon. Mr. Stephen Smith, Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia by High Commissioner Dato' Salman Ahmad on 19 March 2009 at the Minister's office.

(20 March 2009)

08/2009- CELEBRATIONS TO MARK THE BIRTHDAY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W. AT MALAWAKIL CANBERRA

 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra hosted the celebrations to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. at Dewan Merdeka on 13 March 2009.  The event was filled with ‘tazkirah’  led by Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, Halal Attache from JAKIM on the theme "Unity as the Catalyst for Creating the Best Nation".

Also present were High Commissioner Dato Salman Ahmad and family members and other invitees comprised of Malaysian community, students and Malaysian PRs from Sydney and Canberra.

 

(16 March 2009)

07/2009 - HE DATO SALMAN AHMAD PRESENTED LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR GENERAL - 26 February 2009

Presentation to the Australian Governor-General of Letters of Credence by Dato Salman Ahmad, High Commissioner-designate from Malaysia was held this morning.  HE Dato Salman was accompanied by his wife, Datin Tengku Karina and 3 officials from the Malaysian High Commission in Canberra.

(26 February 2009)

06/2009 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra wishes to inform that the High Commission will be closed on Monday, 9 March 2009 in observance of Prophet's Muhammad Birthday.

(3 March 2009)

05/2009 - Working Visit of YB Dato' Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim to Australia: 21-23 February 2009

YB Dato Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim's working visit to Melbourne and Canberra took place from 21-23 Febaruary 2009.  YB Dato Seri Utama met Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Stephen Smith in Canberra on 23 February 2009 for formal bilateral discussions.

 

The meeting among other things, discussed progress on recent initiatives between Malaysia and Australia., following on Prime Minister Rudd's visit to Malaysia on 10 July 2008.  These initiatives include cooperation to provide peacekeeping training in the region, a pilot Sister schools project and the joint development of a teacher training program for teachers from Afghanistan to be delivered through Malaysian institutions.

YB Dato Seri Utama and his Australian counterpart is scheduled to meet in Malaysia either in April or May 2009 for the first regular Malaysia-Australia Foreign Ministers' Meeting.  YB Dato Seri Utama also had the opportunity to have a dialogue session with Malaysian students in Melbourne on 22 February 2009.

(24 February 2009) 

04/2009 - National Multicultural Festival - Canberra 2009

Malaysian High Commission operated a stall providing travel and cultural information in Glebe Park from 11.00 am-05.00 pm on Saturday 7 February 2009.

 

Malaysian High Commission participated in the ASEAN Fashion Show with two ladies and two gentlemen displaying  The "Baju Kurung" and  "Baju Melayu", between 12.00 noon and 12.30 pm on Saturday 7 February 2009.

   

A Malaysian cultural performance was presented in Gerema Court with six ANU students dancing The "Ulik Mayang" between noon and 12.20 pm on Wednesday 11 February 2009

(13 February 2009)

03/2009 - Obituary of Prof Alan Ng, a former Malaysian Medical Professor

 A Malaysian born pathologist Prof Alan Beh Puan Ng died at the age of 74.  He left Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne in 1951 to pursue his degree in medicine. Born to a rubber plantation owner, Mr. Ng Chin Siu and Lim Boon Tuan, Prof Alan Ng success story continue to flourish as he accepted an appointment at St. Vincent Hospital in Melbourne.

 

He furthered his training in Ohio after two years serving the hospital and subsequently became a lecturer in the faculty of medicine at the University of Malaya. He was made the first professor at the faculty and head the new department of pathology soon after that.

 

His contribution to the scientific community continued after his retirement in 1998.  He accepted a visiting professorship position at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.  Further, as a 'pop star' in gynaecological cytology field, he was at various times president of the American Society of Cytology and the Australian Society of Cytology and a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

Prof Alan is survived by Enid, their children Amanda, Kathryn, Timothy and Dennis, nine grandchildren and six of his brothers and sisters. Even though he is no longer with us, his legacy continues and his success story as a borderless medical professor will become term of reference for the younger generation.

(20 January 2009)

02/2009 - UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH (UMS) VISIT TO THE HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA, 16 JANUARY 2009

The High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra hosted a group of 28 students and staffs of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) on 16 January 2009 at Dewan Merdeka.   The UMS Study Tour to Australia program which started on 13-20 January 2009 includes visits to Monash University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, The High Commission of Malaysia, Canberra and a few places in Brisbane and Gold Coast. During this visit, a brief presentation on the bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Australia was presented by the Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin.

(19 January 2009)

01/2009 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The High Commission of Malaysia wishes to inform that the High Commission will be closed on 26 and 27 January 2009 in observance of Australia Day and Chinese New Year celebration.

(16 January 2009)

40/2008 – MAAL HIJRAH PROGRAM AT DEWAN MERDEKA HIGH COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA, 29 DECEMBER 2008

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra wishes everyone a blessed Maal Hijrah and has the pleasure to cordially invite all Malaysian community either in Canberra or Sydney for a Maal Hijrah program at Dewan Merdeka on 29 December 2008 (Monday). The program commencing at 7.00pm will include a tazkirah and Maghrib prayer that will be led by Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, First Secretary (JAKIM) of the Malaysia High Commission in Canberra.

(24 December 2008)

39/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on  Thursday, 1st  January 2009, for  New Year. 

(24 December 2008)

38/2008 -Cyclist Josiah Ng Wins Melbourne Cup on Wheels

Malaysia's cyclist Josiah Ng is the first international winner of the Melbourne Cup On Wheels which was held at Hisense Arena, Melbourne.  Australia's two-time Olympic gold medallist Graeme Brown was runner-up in the Cup.  Josiah Ng wins was also highlighted in the local media.

(19 December 2008)

37/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on  Thursday, 25 December 2008, for  Christmas Celebration and Friday, 26 December 2008 for Boxing Day.

(18 December 2008)

36/2008 - Malaysian Brain Gain Program in Australia: 10 - 16 December 2008

MOSTI Senior Officials are conducting Malaysian Brain Gain Program in Australia from 10 - 16 December 2008.  The programs are taking place in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

Malaysia's first brain gain program was introduced in 1995.  The program was known as Returning Scientist Program.  In 2006, the Government of Malaysia approved the Brain Gain Malaysia Program which was launched by YAB Perdana Menteri.  The new program is to replace the previous Returning Scientist Program where it will enable Malaysian scientists to return on short stints to collaborate on research projects with local institutions in fields of priority such as ICT, biotechnology, sea to space innovation etc.  Incentives given under the program are sustenance, medical insurance, return airfare, top up project cost and accommodation.

It is interesting to know that to-date, this program has attracted 373 scientists on the network and 42 collaborations on R&D projects.  The program in Australia is expected to increase the number of Malaysian professionals to participate in the program.

(15 December 2008)

35/2008 - Y.B. Dato Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Visited Canberra: 2-4 December 2008

Y.B. Dato Mustapa Mohamed made his first working visit as the new Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry to Perth, Canberra and Melbourne from 29 November till 6 December 2008. In Canberra, Y.B. Dato met his counterpart, the Hon. Tony Burke followed by several visits and discussions with the Australian Member of Parliamentarians and authorities related to agriculture.

Mission hosted a dinner in honour of Y.B. Dato with the presence of Malaysian community and students at Mission's Hall.  The dinner followed by a Q & A session related to the developments of Malaysian politics and the ongoing financial crisis.  The event was also reported in the Malaysian media by the reporters from Utusan and the Star who accompanied Y.B. Dato's visit.

(2 December 2008)

34/2008 - Working Visit to Australia - YB Dato Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry: 29 November - 6 December 2008

YB Dato Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry is leading a Malaysian delegation to Perth, Canberra and Melbourne from 29 November - 6 December 2008.  The visit will be his first working visit to Australia as Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry.  

YB Dato Mustapa is scheduled to meet several Federal and State Ministers and to visit dairy and beef production systems in Perth, Canberra and Melbourne.  He is also scheduled to witness the contract signing on goat industry development in Perth and to lead Malaysian delegation for the 4th Malaysia-Australia Agriculture Cooperation Working Group Meeting in Canberra.

(29 November 2008)

33/2008 - The 2nd. Meeting of Malaysia-Australia Working Group on Immigration Cooperation - 27 November 2008

Y.M, Dato Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap, Senior Deputy Secretary General, Minsitry of Home Affairs is leading a Malaysian delegation for the second meeting of Malaysia-Australia working group on immigration cooperation.  The cooperation includes on training, technical and issues related to people smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration.

The meeting in Canberra is also a follow-up discussion to the MoU on Malaysia-Australia Work and Holiday Visa program which was signed in Kuala Lumpur between YB Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar and Senator Chris Evans, Australian Immigration Minister on 7 August 2008. 

(27 November 2008)

32/2008 - Malaysia-Australia FTA Meeting, Canberra: 24-25 November 2008

Malaysia and Australia are set to invigorate the bilateral FTA negotiations in Canberra between 24-25 November 2008.  The negotiation is held following the agreement between YB Minister of MITI and his Australian counterpart at the 14th. Malaysia-Australia JTC on 6-7 October 2008 in Kuala Lumpur.  The last JTC was held in Adelaide, Australia in 2006.

The two countries had agreed to continue their round of negotations after the conclusion of ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA negotation in September 2008.  

(22 November 2008)

31/2008- Sporting Heads of Mission Golf, Canberra - 20 November 2008

The Malaysian High Commission, Canberra and Wilson Corporate Golf Australia are co-hosting the Sporting Heads of Mission Golf Tournament at Royal Canberra Golf Club on 20 November 2008.

The monthly tournament with the format of team ambrose is designed to enhance the relationship between Heads of Mission and private company members in Canberra.  The tournament is supported by the Commonwealth Club, SAP, Audi, BMW, Dataflex, Actewagl, Venntrack etc.

(17 November 2008)

30/2008 - AirAsia X's Inaugural Flight to Melbourne, Australia - 12 November 2008

Malaysia's low cost long haul travel to Australia received another boost when AirAsia X had its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne today.  The route of KUL-Melbourne is the third network for AirAsia X to Australia after Gold Coast and Perth.

The good response to AirAsia X due to the high awareness of the AirAsia brand in Australia and that Australians are in the top five users of the AirAsia website.  

(12 November 2008)

29/2008 - MALAYSIAN BUSINESSMAN WON THE 2008 MELBOURNE CUP

Datuk Tan Chin Nam, a Malaysian business tycoon  won the 2008 Melbourne Cup which was held on 4 November 2008 in Melbourne, Australia.   To-date, he is the only Asian to have won the Melbourne Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious races in the world.  

 

Indeed, he is the only racehorse owner to have won it four times - with Viewed (2008), Saintly (1996) and Think Big (1975 and 1974).   Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tuanku Abdul Rahman was a part-owner of Think Big when it won the 1975 Melbourne Cup.    The Melbourne Cup is in the same league as the English Derby, America's Kentucky Derby and the Dubai Cup.  

 

(9 November 2008)

28/2008 - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 

The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra will be closed on  Monday, 27 October 2008, for  Deepavali Celebration.

(20 October 2008)

27/2008 -YABhg. TUN DR. MAHATHIR AND TUN DR. SITI HASMAH IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 10-13 OCTOBER 2008

YABhg. Tun Dr. Mahathir is scheduled to deliver 2 keynote addresses on the following events in Melbourne:

Topic 1 - Challenges of Youths Today to Make the World of Tomorrow:  co-organised by Malaysian Youths in Melbourne and Asialink - 11 October 2008 at 2.30 pm at Myer Asia Centre, Melbourne University

Topic 2 - Social Cohesion, Intercultural Frienship and Understanding: co-hosted by the Darul Uloom Academy Brisbane, Australian Islamaic Friendship Assocation and Lebanese Muslim Assocaition - 11 October 2008 at 7.30 pm at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Melbourne

(10 October 2008)

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)