On September 29, Ambassador Lakhdhir attended the Projek Pelajar Symposium at
Universiti Malaya as a keynote speaker. She talked about creativity in entrepreneurship and encouraged the students to pursue solutions and projects that would benefit their respective communities. Projek Pelajar was a program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, organized by Junior Achievement and led by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 October, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, Ministry of Education, Projek Pelajar Symposium, University Malaya
The Hudson Institute Washington, D.C. 11:07 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. To the Members of the Board of Trustees, to Dr. Michael Pillsbury, to our distinguished guests, and to all of you who, true to your mission in this place, “think about the future in unconventional ways” –- ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 October, 2018 | Topics:
Policy, Vice President of the United States
| Tags: China, policy, Vice President Mike Pence
Special Briefing John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Robert Palladino Deputy Spokesperson Lotte New York Palace Hotel New York, NY September 27, 2018 MR PALLADINO: Thank you all for coming. We are privileged today to have with us the Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan, who will be speaking about the Association of Southeast ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: ASEAN, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State With Members of the UN Security Council United Nations New York City September 27, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. The 8,363rd meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea. The agenda is adopted. In accordance with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 September, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Remarks, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, United Nations
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ANIMATION WORKSHOP! The American Film Showcase (AFS), in collaboration with U.S. Embassy Vientiane and the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF), is pleased to announce a six-day animation workshop, which will take place on December 7-12, 2018, during the 9th Luang Prabang Film Festival. Through trainings focused on story and pitch development for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 September, 2018 | Topics:
Events, News, Science & Tech
| Tags: AFS, Animation Workshop, The American Film Showcase
Ambassador Lakhdhir and the entire U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur team wishes a Happy Malaysia Day to all our friends throughout this great country. From East to West, your spirit of unity is an inspiration. 雷荷花大使和美国驻吉隆坡大使馆团队祝这个伟大的国家及其国民马来西亚日快乐。 你们万众一心的团结精神为我们带来启发。 மலேசியா வாழ் அனைத்து மக்களுக்கும் எங்களின் மனமுவர்ந்த மலேசிய தின வாழ்த்துகளை தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறோம். கிழக்கு இருந்து மேற்குவரை உங்கள் ஒற்றுமை உத்வேகத்தை உணர்த்துகிறது. – தூதர் லக்டீர் மற்றும் அமேரிக்க தூதரகம்-
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 September, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, Hari Malaysia
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in the American Embassy, Kuala Lumpur debut as a Gold Sponsor at the recent 41st Penang Starwalk on September 2, 2018. 20,000 Penangites and walkers alike was treated with premium American products samplings such as California raisins consumer packs, Calfornia raisins muffins, Washington ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 September, 2018 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: FAS, Starwalk, USDA
English Language Fellow Rose Graves conducted events over two days at SMA Rompin high school in Pahang, Malaysia from August 29 through 30. She conducted an interactive lesson for the school’s 40 Access students using materials from the State Department’s American English website focusing on American slang expressions and identifying cultural values through idioms. The Fellow also gave an interactive, all-school presentation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 August, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Cultural Affairs Officer, English Language Fellow, JAIP, Ministry of Education, Pahang Islamic Department, Rose Graves, SMA Rompin
The Embassy of the United States and Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir would like to extend our congratulations to Malaysia on 61 years of ‘Merdeka’! • 美国大使馆和雷荷花大使祝贺大马欢庆61周年独立！ • மலேசியாவின் 61வது ‘மெர்டேக்கா’ தினத்தை முன்னிட்டு, தூதர் கமலா ஷிரின் லக்டீர் மற்றும் அமேரிக்கத் தூதரகமும் எங்களின் மனமுவர்ந்த வாழ்த்துகளை தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறோம். • Original Songwriter: CB Ahmad
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Hari Merdeka, Jalur gemilang, merdeka
On August 17th, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced its partnership with the
Academy of Sciences Malaysia to provide an opportunity for one of the finalist teams of the 2018 National Science Challenge to travel to Silicon Valley. For the first time in the history of the competition, one lucky student team will be sent to California to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Academy of Sciences Malaysia, National Science Challenge
On August 16th, Ambassador Lakhdhir was invited to be the keynote speaker for the Opening Ceremony of the Harvard Project for Asia and International Relations (HPAIR) Asia Conference 2018. The HPAIR Asia Conference is a collaborative effort between students at Harvard and the host country organizing committee in Asia. This year, the theme of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Harvard Project for Asia and International Relations, HPAIR, Sustainable Disruption
On August 14, more than 6000 people across South East Asia went on Facebook Live to watch Innovation ASEAN: a Silicon Valley Recipe for Success, a live-streamed event organized by U.S.-ASEAN Connect and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and the U.S. Embassy in Manila,connected through Google Video Chat. Innovation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 August, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: ASEAN: STEAM education, Innovation ASEAN, Penang
On August 9, Ambassador Lakhdhir visited Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Ms. Maria Andrews assigned to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah in Pendang, Kedah. Ambassador Lakhdhir arrived at the school greeted by the principal Puan Rukiah Hj. Marhassan, Maria Andrews and the entire school community. The visit started with the Ambassador launching a bottle rocket. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: ETA, Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, Pendang, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanah Merah
On August 9, Ambassador Kamala Lakhdhir visited
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bongor in Baling, Kedah. She was greeted by principal Puan Zur’aiza Abdul Hamid and the entire school community. Students and teachers gathered to welcome Ambassador Lakhdhir in a glorious celebration with traditional kompang, silat and gasing performances marking the historical visit to the school. Puan Zur’aiza is an alumna ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 August, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: First Solar, Fulbright English Teaching Assistants, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bongor, Study of the United States Institutes
On August 4, Deputy Chief of Mission Dean Thompson attended the 2018 Junior Achievement Young Enterprise Sales Fair, which took place at Paradigm Mall, Kelana Jaya. Ten secondary schools across Malaysia participated in the sales fair to display and sell their innovative products after undergoing months of training and mentorship from
Junior Achievement (JA) Malaysia and corporate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 August, 2018 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Dean Thompson, Deputy Chief of Mission, Junior Achievement Young Enterprise
The U.S. Department of State’s, Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, in collaboration with Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Secretariat (STS) and The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), organized an industry outreach program called the “National Strategic Trade Symposium”. The event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was attended by 227 participants. Experts from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 August, 2018 | Topics:
Events, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Bureau of Industry and Security, Export Control and Related Border Security, Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Secretariat, National Strategic Trade Symposium, Singapore Customs, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy
Secretary Pompeo met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir to congratulate the new government and all of the Malaysian people on competitive elections and the peaceful transition of authority between governments. They discussed ways to work together to strengthen the U.S.-Malaysia Comprehensive Partnership based on shared democratic values, including advancing mutual security and economic interests across ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Prime Minister, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Selamat datang! Welcome! 欢迎! நல்வரவு! Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Kuala Lumpur today for his first official visit to Malaysia. The U.S. is proud of our longstanding, Comprehensive Partnership with the people of Malaysia. •
Photos from the trip •
EAP Bureau Twitter •
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Facebook page •
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 August, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Events, News, Regions, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Department of State, EAP, Kuala Lumpur, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, United States America
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Singapore, Singapore; and Jakarta, Indonesia August 1-5. In Kuala Lumpur, August 2-3, the Secretary will meet senior Malaysian officials to discuss strengthening the Comprehensive Partnership and advancing common security and economic interests based on our strongly shared democratic values, following the recent historic and peaceful government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 August, 2018 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Malaysia, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
INDO-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM: Administration officials reaffirmed a whole-of-government commitment to enhancing economic and commercial engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Today, Trump Administration cabinet members and other senior officials joined American business leaders and foreign dignitaries at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Washington, D.C. • The heads of the Department of State, Department of Commerce, Department ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Indo-Pacific Business Forum, President Donald J. Trump
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Indo-Pacific Business Forum U.S. Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC July 30, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. It’s great to be with you. Thank you, Tom, for the kind introduction. Thanks to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for having me here and hosting this important Indo-Pacific Business Forum as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 July, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo today addressed the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Washington, DC, to launch the economic and commercial pillars of the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Before top U.S. business leaders and foreign dignitaries at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary Pompeo detailed how U.S. business engagement in the Indo-Pacific is essential to the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Fact Sheets, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Testimony Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC July 25, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, and distinguished members. Thank you for the opportunity to be with you today. During my confirmation hearing you asked me to work on a host of world problems, and for 12 weeks I’ve been ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
In late June, pro skateboarders
Jimmy Cao and
Cheryl Jumao-as travelled to Malaysia as part of the State Department’s Sports Diplomacy program. The week-long engagement directly reached more than 500 youth skaters throughout Malaysia, both on the peninsula and the island of Borneo. While here, they programmed with the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Royal Malaysian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 July, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: Cheryl Jumao-as, Department Of Skate, Jimmy Cao, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Royal Malaysian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, Shah Alam, Sports Diplomacy, Taman Botani Negara, The Lost Skatepark
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release July 23, 2018 REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo “Supporting Iranian Voices” At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library July 22, 2018 Simi Valley, California SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you all. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Well, thank you, Fred, for that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 July, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Iranian, Michael R. Pompeo, Mike, Mike Pompeo, Remarks, Secretary of State
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State UN Headquarters New York City July 20, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. First I want to commend my good friend Ambassador Haley and her excellent team here at the United Nations. Her leadership in advancing American interest on North Korea and many other issues has been evident ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley, Remarks, Secretary of State, United Nations
US Embassy Kuala Lumpur,
Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, in collaboration with the
Royal Malaysian Customs (RMC) funded a three day Commodity Identification Training (CIT) on weapon of mass destruction (WMD) for 45 Royal Malaysian Customs personnel in Kuching, Sarawak from July 17-19, 2018. RMC State Director of Sarawak, Datin Sharifah Halimah provided the opening remarks. CIT is a program to educate RMC ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 July, 2018 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: CIT, Commodity Identification Training, Datin Sharifah Halimah, EXBS, Royal Malaysian Customs, Sarawak
In coordination with
U.S Department of Homeland Security , Customs and Border Protection, the Export Control and Related Border Security (
#EXBS ) Program at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, supported a three day Targeting Risk Management (TRM) at Royal Malaysian Customs Academy in Melaka from July 11-16. A total of 30 participants from Royal Malaysian Customs attended the training ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 July, 2018 | Topics:
embassy, Featured Event, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: EXBS, Targeting Risk Management, TRM, U.S Department of Homeland Security
Special Briefing Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Hilton Hotel Seoul, South Korea June 13, 2018 MS NAUERT: And so this will be on the record, but again, we have the meetings with Japan and South Korea tomorrow, and so we’re not going to get ahead of those. QUESTION: So to make the most – the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Mike Pompeo, Remarks, Secretary of State, Seoul
From Ambassador Lakhdhir and the entire team at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Selamat Hari Raya! Daripada Duta Besar Lakhdhir dan seluruh pasukan di Kedutaan A.S. di Kuala Lumpur, Selamat Hari Raya! தூதர் லக்டீர் மற்றும் கோலாலம்பூரிலுள்ள அமேரிக்கத் தூதரகத்தின் முழு அணியிலிருந்தும், செலாமாட் ஹரி ராயா நல்வாழ்த்துகள்! 来自吉隆坡美国大使馆的美国驻马大使雷荷花与大使馆员，祝福各位马来同胞开斋节快乐
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Selamat Hari Raya
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 12, 2018 PRESS CONFERENCE BY PRESIDENT TRUMP Capella Hotel Singapore 4:15 P.M. SGT THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you very much, everybody. We appreciate it. We’re getting ready to go back. We had a tremendous 24 hours. We’ve had a tremendous three months, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
News
| Tags: President Donald Trump, Press Conference, Singapore
Joint Statement of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Chairman Kim Jong Un, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), President Donald Trump, Singapore Summit
REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AND CHAIRMAN KIM JONG UN OF THE STATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA AT SIGNING OF A JOINT STATEMENT Capella Hotel Singapore 1:39 P.M. SGT PRESIDENT TRUMP: So we’re signing a very important document, a pretty comprehensive document. And we’ve had a really great time together, a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Chairman Kim Jong Un, Singapore, State Affairs Commission
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, June 8, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PM in front of the U.S. Embassy. The estimated crowd size is 400-to-600 participants, but this number could grow. The demonstration is expected to start at approximately 2:00 PM and is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Malaysia
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http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/religiousfreedom/index.htm?year=2017&dlid=280836 Executive Summary The constitution states Islam is the “religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.” Federal and state governments have the power to mandate doctrine for Muslims and promote Sunni Islam above all other religious groups. Other forms of Islam are illegal and subject ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports
| Tags: International Religious Freedom, IRF
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 24, 2018 The United States has complete confidence in the findings of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) as presented today by the Dutch Public Prosecutor: the missile launcher used to shoot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 originated from the 53rd Anti-aircraft Brigade of the Russian Federation, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: Malaysia Airlines, MH17, Press Statement
Mike Pompeo Secretary of State The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC May 21, 2018 MS JAMES: Good morning. (Applause.) Welcome to the Heritage Foundation. My name is Kay James and I have the honor of being the president here. It is a pleasure and honor to welcome our distinguished guest, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, back to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 May, 2018 | Topics:
Government Offices, News, U.S. Secretary of State
| Tags: Heritage Foundation, Iran, Michael R. Pompeo, Mike Pompeo, Remarks, Secretary of State
Ambassador Lakhdhir met Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Muhammad today at the Perdana Leadership Foundation. “I was pleased to meet with the Prime Minister and congratulate him and all of Pakatan Harapan on the momentous win. We are looking forward to working with the Prime Minister and his newly appointed cabinet as they form the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Pakatan Harapan, Perdana Leadership Foundation, Tun Dr. Mahathir Muhammad
Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur would like to advise U.S. citizens that a planned demonstration will take place in front of the U.S. Embassy on Friday, May 18, 2018. Due to the fact that this demonstration was quickly organized this week we do not have an accurate assessment of the crowd ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Demonstration Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Message from U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir. I want to wish the Muslim communities of Malaysia, the United States and around the world all the blessings of the holy month. This is the festive time bringing families and friends together while reminding us the changes that we want to make in our lives, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Ramadan, Ramadan Kareem, Selamat Berpuasa
Due to the newly announced public holidays in Malaysia, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is closed for routine consular services on Thursday, May 10, 2018, and Friday, May 11, 2018. For emergency assistance regarding the death, arrest or serious injury of an American citizen when the Consular Section is closed, please telephone
+6 03-2168-5000 . Assistance: U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: closure, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification
Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC May 9, 2018 We congratulate the people of Malaysia on their participation in a hard-fought election campaign. Malaysians from all parties, states, and backgrounds engaged the electoral process in large numbers peacefully and with great enthusiasm. We fully expect all institutions will carry out their functions and duties to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: 2018, Election, Heather Nauert
On May 8, EducationUSA Malaysia organized a public workshop entitled “Best 4 Me: 4 Ways to Study in the U.S.” The event was held at the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) and featured U.S. university alumni as panel speakers. Alumni Bryan Guan, Wong Yi Jet, and John Lin shared about their experiences entering a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: EducationUSA, MACEE, workshop
On April 18, 2018, more than 100 students joined their English Teaching Assistants and school teachers aboard the USNS Mercy when the ship arrived at Port Klang in conjunction with Pacific Partnership 2018. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is a hospital ship operated by Military Sealift Command, and her crew provides emergency, on-site care for U.S. combatant forces deployed in war or other operations. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Our Ocean, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Military Sealift Command, Pacific Partnership 2018, Port Klang, USNS Mercy
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur (April 12, 2018) Location: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Event: A small planned demonstration is expected to take place on Friday, April 13, 2018, beginning at approximately 2:00 PMin front of the U.S. Embassy. The demonstration is anticipated to last one hour. U.S. government personnel are advised that the Embassy front ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 April, 2018 | Topics:
Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release April 2, 2018 On-The-Record Briefing Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Alex N. Wong On The Indo-Pacific Strategy April 2, 2018 Press Correspondents Room **UNEDITED/DRAFT** MR GREENAN: Good afternoon, everybody. Glad we could do this today on a Monday. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 April, 2018 | Topics:
Key Officials, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Alex N. Wong, Deputy Assistant Secretary, East Asian, Indo-Pacific Strategy, Office of the Spokesperson, Pacific Affairs
READOUT:Deputy Secretary Sullivan’s Meeting with Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman March 26, 2018 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: On March 26, Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan met with Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary Sullivan and Foreign Minister Anifah affirmed the importance of the U.S.- Malaysia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Anifah Aman, Deputy Secretary Sullivan, Foreign Minister
The 1st ASEAN-English Language Teaching Conference 2018 (ASEAN-ELT 2018) was held at the Equatorial Hotel in Melaka from March 15-17, 2018. One of the objectives of the ASEAN-ELT conference was to encourage greater regional co-operation among English language teachers and researchers. Organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), the conference attracted more than 800 English language ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, American English, Kuala Lumpur
Now that spring break and summer vacation are approaching, the U.S. Embassy would like to advise all U.S. citizens in Malaysia about the following travel safety tips and immigration requirements: Before you travel, make sure your U.S. passport has at least 6 months validity and has 2 blank pages Enroll in STEP (
https://step.state.gov/step/ ) for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 March, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: immigration, Travel safety tips
This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the November 2018 general election ballot. To register and request your absentee ballot, visit
FVAP.gov to complete a Federal Post ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
The Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) is a three-week U.S.-based exchange program for high school students (ages 15-17) and adult mentors from ASEAN member countries, funded by U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. SEAYLP fosters mutual understanding, respect, and civic engagement among young Americans and their international peers. During the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Education, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: exchange, SEAYLP, The Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program
On February 28 and March 4, EducationUSA Malaysia organized two university fairs in Penang and Kuala Lumpur respectively. Both fairs were part of the larger EducationUSA Southeast Asia Fair Series which is scheduled to run till mid-March across the ASEAN region. In Penang, 28 universities participated in the fair. The Public Affairs Officer from the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, EducationUSA, Kuala Lumpur, Penang
On February 27, the Public Affairs Section hosted an E–Teacher Certificate Ceremony for four alumni who recently completed their 8-week English language teaching online courses offered by several U.S. universities. Cultural Affairs Officer Michael Quinlan welcomed the participants and discussed a range of public diplomacy programs, encouraging them to work together on projects such as English camps or teacher training for their students and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs
| Tags: Cultural Affairs, E-teacher, education
Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, members of the committee, it is my great honor to appear here today as the President’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, Regions
| Tags: Assistant Secretary, Foreign Relations, Pacific Affairs, Susan Thornton
恭喜发财! Selamat Tahun Baru Cina! சீனப் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and the entire U.S. Embassy community wish everyone Happy Chinese New Year! 🐶 🎍👲🏮🥡🥢💰🍃🎇🎆🇺🇸🇲🇾
#USAmbMY #USEmbMY #Malaysia #USA #America #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #TahunBaruCina #GongXiFaCai Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 February, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year
English Language Specialist (ELSpec) Ms. Claire Siskin travelled to Terengganu, Perak and Sarawak from January 29 through February 7 to conduct a series of workshops entitled “Technology in the English Language Classroom” for English language educators. Ms. Siskin, who is an enthusiastic practitioner of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) from Pennsylvania, covered various aspects of English ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Claire Siskin, ELSpec, Perak, Sarawak, Terengganu
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Elections, FPCA, vote
On her first official visit to Kedah, Ambassador Lakhdhir had an audience with Sultan Sallehuddin Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah and Crown Prince Tunku Sarafuddin Badlishah Ibni Sultan Sallehuddin at the Istana Anak Bukit. Ambassador Lakhdhir also paid a courtesy call to Chief Minister Dato’ Seri DiRaja Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah and Executive Councilor Datuk Suraya ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Ambassador Lakhdhir, American Corner, Kedah, official visit, Teleflex
U.S. Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics Robert. B. Laughlin visited Kuala Lumpur January 16 to “Ignite Passion in Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)” at Honeywell’s Initiative for Science & Engineering event. Dr. Laughlin led discussions with Malaysian science teachers along with Tan Sri Zakri Abd Hamid, Science Advisor to the Prime Minister. Later in the week ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 January, 2018 | Topics:
Events, Science & Tech, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: engineering, honeywell, nobel, science, University Technology Petronas
Location: The Beach Club located at 924 Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur Event: U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur advises all U.S. citizens that The Beach Club located at 924 Jalan P Ramlee Kuala Lumpur is officially designated as an off-limits location to all personnel under Chief of Mission authority, precipitated by a coordinated drink-spiking event targeting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
Ambassador Lakhdhir welcomed the 100 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) assigned to the states of Terengganu, Pahang, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak and a newly added state of Melaka during a welcome ceremony at her residence on January 11, 2018. Besides assisting in English classrooms at local schools, the ETAs will conduct various English ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events
| Tags: ambassador, ETAs, Fulbright
Applications now open for the 2018 Seminar Deadline: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 When women are empowered to exercise leadership at all levels, it is not just in the service of women but also as a contribution to the betterment of society as a whole. In particular, women’s labor force participation and entrepreneurship are increasingly salient factors ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 January, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Events, Public Affairs
| Tags: Changing Faces Women’s Leadership Seminar, seminar
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
We’re thrilled to announce that
registration is open for the fifth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 20-22, 2018! If you represent a business and you are considering opening or expanding operations, the SelectUSA Summit will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving you time and money. You’ll discover more about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 January, 2018 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Events, Trade
| Tags: Investment, SelectUSA, summit
As 2017 draws to a close, Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and the entire team at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur want to thank our Malaysian friends and partners for a wonderful year. We’re looking forward to continuing our work together in 2018 and beyond. • • • • • Tahun 2017 akan melabuhkan tirainya. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 December, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News
| Tags: 2018, New Year
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State The 2017 Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Forum Washington, DC December 12, 2017
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, thank you so much, Stephen, for that warm welcome. And we’ve known each other for a long time as well, and in my old life would often share perspectives on what I was seeing around the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Government Offices, Official Reports, Policy
| Tags: 2017, policy, Secretary Rex Tillerson
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted the second phase of its two-part English Access Microscholarship Teacher Training Workshop in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from December 4-7, 2017. The training was attended by 18 English teachers across Malaysia, as well as Regional English Language Officer Alice Murray. The 4-day, intensive workshop was organized by the Access ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: English Access Microscholarship Teacher Training Workshop, English Language Fellow, Sabah, teacher, Teacher Trainees
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Today, colleagues from
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur gathered with our friends from PKKUM and
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery to commemorate World AIDS Day. Forming a human ribbon provided an opportunity to show unity against HIV/AIDS, support those living with the disease and remember those taken by AIDS-related illnesses. Globally, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite only being ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 December, 2017 | Topics:
embassy, News, Video
| Tags: #WorldAIDSDay, AIDS, Zero AIDS
Mohamed Geraldez, a successful American Muslim entrepreneur, public speaker and investor, was in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 30 speaking to students at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of the International Islamic University Malaysia. He spoke about entrepreneurship, digital branding and the “halal economy,” and was also interviewed by Utusan Malaysia. Mr. Geraldez was in Kuching, Sarawak in Malaysia speaking at the World Islamic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: International Islamic University Malaysia, investor, Mohamed Geraldez, public speaker, World Islamic Economic Forum
In the spirit of interfaith cooperation and understanding ahead of the International Day for Tolerance, Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir led a group of local faith leaders on a “Harmony Walk” to the National Mosque and several houses of worship throughout the Brickfields neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur. The Harmony Walk captured the rich diversity of Malaysia’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: Brickfields, International Day for Tolerance, religion, worship
Songwriter and performer Tony Memmel visited Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru from Nov 6 -10 under the American Music Abroad program administered by American Voices for the Department of State. Tony was born missing his left forearm, but nevertheless taught himself to play the guitar with the use of a device he made himself. Together with his ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: American Corner, American Music Abroad, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Arts School, Spastics Association, Tonny Memmel
Senior Scientist and Cultural Advisor for the Nature Conservancy of Hawaiʻi, Dr. Samuel M. ʻOhukaniʻōhiʻa Gon visited several diverse ecological spots in Malaysia such as the Weston Wetlands, Tanjung Piai National Park as well as Gunung Ledang National Park and also shared his knowledge on conservation to a diverse group of Malaysians including those from academia, non-profit organizations, national park authorities, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 November, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: American Corners, Dr. Samuel, Gunung Ledang National Park, Tanjung Piai National Park
On October 31, Ambassador Lakhdhir hosted a farewell reception at her residence for 98 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) who have completed a 10-month assignment in various schools across Malaysia. In her remarks, Ambassador Lakhdhir commended the ETAs for their significant contributions toward greater relations between the U.S. and Malaysia and the lifelong impact the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events
| Tags: ambassador, education, ETAs, MACEE
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC October 22, 2017 The U.S. government has provided nearly $40 million in life-saving emergency assistance in direct response to the Rakhine State crisis since August 25. This brings the total U.S. humanitarian assistance in FY 2017 to displaced Burmese in Burma and the region to nearly $104 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Burma, media note, UNHCR, UNICEF
Dr. Zac Forsman , a coral recovery specialist and researcher from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, was in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu from Oct 16-20. He was funded by the Embassy to work with Sabah Parks, and during his time in Sabah he met several local NGOs and marine biologists undertaking coral rehabilitation at Pulau Gaya and Pulau Mantanani. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 October, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: coral
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted American graffiti artist Gabril Garay for a week-long education and arts program in Kuala Lumpur and Johor. During his stay, he reached out to multiple Malaysian school students and conducted programs on self-expression through the combination of graffiti art and calligraphy. The Embassy also sponsored his participation in public art-making performances which culminated in a mural highlighting 60 years of U.S. – Malaysia relations. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Education, Events
| Tags: art, Gabril Garay, graffiti, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, refugee, Somali
Deepavali reminds us of the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and the entire US Embassy community wish everyone Deepavali Valthukal! ———- இருள் என்ற தீமையை ஒளி என்கிற நன்மை அழித்து, அறிவு அறியாமையை வென்று, தீமையை நன்மை வெல்வதே தீபாவளியின் மகத்துவம். தூதர் கமலா ஷிரின் லக்தீர் மற்றும் கோலாலம்பூர் அமெரிக்கத் தூதரகத்தின் ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 October, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Culture, embassy, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: Happy Deepavali
The Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) Michael Quinlan together with Ustaz Abu Bakar bin Mat Saad, Senior Director of Education of Pahang Islamic Department (JAIP), launched the second cohort of the Embassy’s English Access Microscholarship program at Sekolah Menengah Agama Rompin in Pahang on October 13, 2017. About 80 people attended the launch, including the Access ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, embassy, News, Public Affairs
| Tags: Cultural Affairs, JAIP, microscholarship, Pahang
On October 11, EducationUSA Malaysia collaborated with the Kedah English Teaching Assistants (ETA) to conduct an outreach event on studying in the U.S. The event was held at the Kedah State Education Department and the audience consisted of students from all 10 ETA schools. EducationUSA advisers Kavita Chandran and Lindsay Galeste shared about the strengths ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: ETA, Kedah, outreach
Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Director of the
Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers captivated youth audiences when he visited the states of Sabah and Sarawak and shared the importance of interfaith dialogues in keeping radical views at bay. Dr. Elsanousi also met with the Mufti of Sabah and discussed the need for open communication with youth in understanding them and not losing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Sabah, Sarawak
The Embassy of the United States and Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir would like to wish all,
#SelamatHariMalaysia 🇲🇾 !
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, embassy, U.S. & Malaysia, Video
| Tags: SelamatHariMalaysia
CLICK! 6.0 is a nationwide, months-long program that teaches secondary school students about social entrepreneurial and other soft skills. Participants hone their leadership and interpersonal skills with English as a medium of communication. Throughout the series of camps, Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) assigned to each school, together with teacher advisors, helped students develop project ideas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: CLICK6.0
Young, energetic indie rock band
ACIDIC from Southern California toured Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu from September 4-9 under the Department of State Arts Envoy program. The band performed three major concerts at Taylor’s University, Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak and Suria Black Box in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. They also did two workshops at two private music colleges. Acidic participated in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 September, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: ACIDIC, Kuching Waterfront, Suria Black Box
On Thursday, September 7, 2017, USDA’s overseas export promotion arm for American agricultural products, known as the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), held “An Exquisite Evening with American Seafood” at The Oak Room, Bangsar South in Kuala Lumpur, with 52 guests attending. It targeted seafood importers, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, food service and representatives of U.S. associations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 September, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: agricultural, Seafood, USDA
The Embassy of the United States and Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir would like to extend our congratulations to Malaysia on 60 years of ‘Merdeka’ and celebrate our 60 years of bilateral relations. To commemorate Malaysia’s 60th Independence Day, Ambassador Lakhdhir was recently joined by a colorful cast comprised of the embassy’s local staff members dressed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: merdeka, SelamatHariMerdeka, USAmbMY, USEmbMY
In collaboration with PAS Kuala Lumpur, Sekolah Menengah Agama Rompin (SMAR) hosted the first ever Access Teacher Training workshop in Malaysia from August 27-30 in Langkawi, Kedah. This training workshop was aimed at equipping the new and potential Access teachers with current teaching methodologies for Access classes and at the same time connecting them with teachers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 August, 2017 | Topics:
Education, embassy, Public Affairs
| Tags: Alice Murray, SMAR, training
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore – U.S Navy and Marine Corps divers recovered and identified remains of 26-year-old USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailor, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis Doyon, of Connecticut, on Thursday night. More divers and equipment arrived overnight to continue search and recovery operations for eight missing Sailors inside ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Marine Corps, missing, U.S Navy, USS John S. McCain
President Donald J. Trump poses for a photo with General Zulkifeli bin Muhammad Zin, left, Director General of the Malaysian National Security Council, and Malaysian Ambassador Zulhasnan Rafique, right, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
President Donald J. Trump will welcome Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak of Malaysia to the White House on September 12. President Trump looks forward to celebrating the 60th anniversary of United States-Malaysia bilateral relations and discussing ways to strengthen and broaden our bilateral relationship and expand regional cooperation with one of America’s closest partners in Southeast Asia.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: President Donald Trump, Prime Minister, White House
21 August 2017 What is the current situation? The Malaysian state of Sarawak has declared parts of three divisions to be “rabies infectious areas.” Five human rabies cases and almost 800 cases of people being bitten by rabid animals have been reported in Serian, Sri Aman, and Kutching divisions as of July 2017. All ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: rabies, Sarawak, vaccinations
Selamat datang! Welcome! 欢迎! நல்வரவு! Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Kuala Lumpur today for his first official visit to Malaysia, marking 60 years of Malaysian independence. 2017 also marks 60 years of formal U.S.-Malaysia diplomatic relations—the U.S. is proud of our longstanding partnership with the people of Malaysia.
• Photos from the trip • Video slideshow of highlights • U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Facebook page • Fact Sheet : The United States and ASEAN: A Strong Foundation, A Bright Future Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: #ASEAN2017, Kuala Lumpur, Secretary Rex Tillerson, visit
Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson travels to Manila, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur August 5 – 9. In Manila, he will participate in the ASEAN Regional Forum, the East Asia Summit Ministerial, the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial, and the Lower Mekong Initiative Ministerial. During these meetings, Secretary Tillerson will meet with his counterparts and discuss a range of issues including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 August, 2017 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: #ASEAN2017, ASEAN50
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sponsored a research visit to Sabah by three elephant experts from the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Elephant research specialist Erin Latimer, Senior Curator Bryan Amaral and Veterinarian Dr. James Steeil visited the
Sabah Wildlife Department in Lok Kawi and Sepilok from July 31- Aug 5. Their goal was to improve the ability to diagnose
Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) in the current ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 August, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: EEHV, Research, Sabah, Sepilok, Smithsonian Institution
On July 29 2017, Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir gave the commencement speech at Taylor’s University’s American Degree Program commencement ceremony. The Ambassador addressed the 191 graduates, who had recently completed two years of study at Taylor’s and who plan to continue their studies at institutions overseas, including at universities in the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She told ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education, Events
| Tags: American Degree Program, graduates, Taylor's University
SEAYLP alumnus Lutfi Amri from Universiti Sains Malaysia conducted an English camp for more than 60 secondary school students from SMK Permaisuri Nur Zahirah, SMK Tengku Mahmud and SMK Tengku Mahmud 2 at Demong Beach Resort in Besut, Terengganu. Sponsored by U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, the 3-day camp called House of Pumpkin Alpha was mentored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 July, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education, English Language Learning, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Besut, Camp, Pumpkin Alpha, Terengganu, Universiti Sains Malaysia
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council launched a USA blueberry promotion at AEON Supermarket in Kuala Lumpur to demonstrate the fruit’s versatility. Celebrity nutritionist Alexandra Prabaharan demonstrated how to make blueberry pancakes and smoothies. Guests and media sipped blueberry fizzy drinks and were given pastries adorned with blueberries. However, the big story behind U.S. highbush* blueberries ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: food, health, highbush blueberries, promotion
Erin Zanre, a consultant who specializes in development and implementation of community-based sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management programs, visited Tun Mustapha Park in Sabah on July 3 – 7. Her trip was funded by the Embassy and
Sabah Parks in support of community-based fisheries management initiatives. She met community stakeholders, NGOs, government agencies and delivered a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 July, 2017 | Topics:
Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Borneo Marine Research Institute, Erin Zanre, Research, Sabah, Sabah Parks, Tun Mustapha Park
Rekha Pai Kamath, who sits on the board of Fast Forward, an Accelerator for Tech Non-profits based in San Francisco, and an angel investor at Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs, engaged and awed young Malaysian entrepreneurs. Rekha is a professional mentor and Impact Advisor and has been on the selection committee for the past five years ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 July, 2017 | Topics:
Education, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Fast Forward, Rekha Pai Kamath, Silicon Valley, Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs
Country Reports on Terrorism 2016 is submitted in compliance with Title 22 of the United States Code, Section 2656f (the “Act”), which requires the Department of State to provide to Congress a full and complete annual report on terrorism for those countries and groups meeting the criteria of the Act Country Reports on Terrorism 2016 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
Official Reports, Reports
| Tags: Report, terrorism
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 17, 2017 Three years ago today 298 innocent civilians were killed in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The United States again extends its deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims. The United States will continue to support the efforts of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Heather Nauert, Malaysia Airlines, MH17
The United States welcomes the unanimous decision of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) granting jurisdiction for the prosecution of those responsible for the downing of flight MH17 to the Dutch courts. We have full confidence in the ability of the Dutch criminal justice system to arrive at a just and impartial decision. As we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: 2166, Heather Nauert, Joint Investigation Team, Malaysia Airlines, MH17
Sharing in the celebration of America’s 241st anniversary of independence, nearly 800 guests from throughout Malaysia packed the ballroom at the
InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, July 5. Highlights of the Embassy’s annual “Fourth of July” Reception included welcoming remarks by Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and the evening’s guest of honor, the Honorable Senator Datuk Paul Low Seng ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: American Innovation, Datuk Paul Low Seng Kuan, independence, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir
Fulbright Senior Scholar
Dr. Wendy Erb visited an orangutan rehabilitation center in Sabah, East Malaysia on June 21 – 23 to meet wildlife experts and support research efforts and develop educational programs. Dr. Erb is currently conducting research in Indonesia to promote the conservation of wild orangutan populations.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Dr. Wendy Erb, Orangutan, Sabah
The executive director of
Portland’s Forest Park Conservancy ,
Renee Myers , visited Miri, Sarawak on June 12-21 to work with a local nature reserve and national park on building community involvement and public awareness. She also visited a public school in Sandakan, Sabah to develop a recycling and education program.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 June, 2017 | Topics:
Education, Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: education, Portland NGO, Recycle, Reenee Myers, Sandakan
Fourteen students from
Oregon State University spent two weeks in Sabah to learn about wildlife conservation and sustainable development and to carry out fieldwork. This is the second year of this collaborative partnership under the Portland-Kota Kinabalu sister city program.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 June, 2017 | Topics:
Education, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Oregon State University, Sabah, wildlife
The U.S. Embassy hosted a ceremony on June 15, 2017 to honor four Malaysian cadets who have been accepted to study at U.S. military service academies.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Air Force, Cadet, Military, Naval Academy, West Point
Ambassador Lakhdhir visited Sabah for the second time on May 4-5, 2017. While there she visited the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Likas, gave remarks at a luncheon for the
L.E.A.N women’s group, and traveled to
Lok Kawi Wildlife Park to meet Joe the elephant, who was rescued by Sabah Wildlife staff. Ambassador Lakhdhir also attended a ship reception with U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: General Electric, L.E.A.N., Lok Kawi Wildlife Park, Sabah, Women's and Children's Hospital
Demo “Unlock the Frozen Possibilities the Balinese Way” On April 26, 2017, U.S. potato promotions were in full swing in Penang, the food capital of Malaysia. Indonesian Chef Henry Bloem, President of the Indonesian Chef Association, demonstrated six hot and spicy recipes with a Balinese twist, using the many forms of frozen U.S. potatoes sold ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events
| Tags: Foreign Agricultural Service
Ambassador Lakhdhir made her first official trip to Sarawak on April 20-23, 2017. She visited the secondary school SMK Semerah Padi to meet with students, teachers, and American Fulbright English Assistant Jay Sullivan. She traveled to the Semenggoh Wildlife Center and the Sarawak Biodiversity Center to discuss environmental conservation. She met with library staff of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, American Spaces, Education, Environment, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir
On April 18, 2017, the U.S. Potato Board, a national potato marketing and research organization that represents more than 2,500 potato growers and handlers in the United States, held a potato promotion supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Kuala Lumpur. The multi-pronged promotion with the theme “Healthy Meals, Happy Families” ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Foreign Agricultural Service, Potatoes
On April 12, 2017, a California Raisins baking seminar was held in Kuala Lumpur, packed with pastry chefs and bakers from the food and beverage industry. Master Chef Baker Audrey Tan whipped up artisanal breads and pastries using California Raisins and created dough from scratch while sharing special baking tips and techniques using raisins. Such ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Trade
| Tags: Audrey Tan, California, Foreign Agricultural Service, Raisins
The U.S. government funded a “Multilateral Workshop to Combat Wildlife Trafficking” in Kuala Lumpur on April 10-12, 2017, bringing together investigators and prosecutors with experience in handling wildlife trafficking and related environmental cases from Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The workshop aimed to strengthen enforcement against wildlife trafficking, reduce demand for Illegally traded wildlife, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment
| Tags: environment, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, wildlife
Twelve schools from Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan came together in Kuantan on April 7-9 for the first of three social entrepreneurship camps across Malaysia called CLICK! 6.0. Throughout the camp, American Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) helped students develop project ideas to solve social issues facing their respective communities. On the final day, students pitched ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 April, 2017 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Click!, ETAs, Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu
Ambassador Lakhdhir made her first official trip to Sabah on April 1-5, 2017. She visited the
Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center ,
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center , Rainforest Discovery Center and
Danau Girang Field Centre in Sandakan. In Kota Kinabalu, she met Foreign Minister Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman, Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman, and Minister of Tourism and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun. Her trip reiterated the close relationships with the Sabah State government ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Environment
| Tags: Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, Sabah, wildlife
Highlight: Read how the USDA Borlaug Fellowship Program supported research to fight devastating disease and insects in the production of Malaysian cocoa. This world renowned program supports collaborative research that impacts food security, agricultural productivity, and economic growth. On March 21, 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Borlaug, cocoa, FAS, USDA
We are pleased that all Malaysian diplomats and family members who had been barred from leaving the DPRK have been allowed to return to their home country. The barred departure of diplomats and their family members was a grave and unacceptable breach of the Vienna Convention. We support Malaysia’s expressed intent to continue investigation into ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: North Korea
United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus Update March 29, 2017 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its Zika travel guidance on March 10, 2017, recommending that pregnant women not travel to any area where there is a risk of Zika virus infection. For a world map ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: Zika
Malaysia welcomes 68,100 tons of U.S. #2 Yellow Corn. Chickens will not go hungry. Neither will chicken lovers. Following receipt of the first bulk shipment of corn last August after a hiatus of five years since the disastrous U.S. drought of 2011/2012, Malaysia received its second cargo of 68,100 tons for the Malaysian market ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Corn, FAS, New Orleans, USDA
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Foreign Minister Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman at the Department of State in Washington, DC on March 21, 2017. They discussed the United States government’s close partnership with Malaysia and commitment to the Asia-Pacific. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Malaysia’s cooperation on efforts to defeat ISIS ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders
| Tags: Secretary Rex Tillerson
Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir visited the
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition on March 20-22, 2017. While in Langkawi she met with a number of U.S. companies that had booths at the U.S. Pavilion, including
Boeing ,
Lockheed Martin ,
MD Helicopters ,
Honeywell Aerospace ,
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ,
L3 Wescam , and
FLIR Systems . Ambassador Lakhdhir also toured U.S.
Navy and
Air Force aircraft that were on display. The U.S. Navy brought five aircraft, including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture
| Tags: Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir
We’re thrilled to announce that
registration is open for the fourth SelectUSA Investment Summit in the Washington, DC area on June 18-20, 2017! If you represent a business and you are considering opening or expanding operations, the SelectUSA Summit will help you find the answers you need more efficiently, saving you time and money. You’ll discover more about ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Trade
| Tags: Investment, SelectUSA
Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir made her first official visit to Penang on March 6-8, 2017. The trip was an opportunity to engage with U.S. companies, meet with government and civil society, and also enjoy Penang’s vibrant culture. Ambassador Lakhdhir visited several U.S. companies, including Intel, which has been in Penang for 45 years and employs ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture
| Tags: Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, Penang
March 9, 2017 “l want to express our respect and admiration for the professionalism of the Malaysian law enforcement authorities who conducted an impressive investigation and worked from the facts in a quick and professional and sophisticated manner. The hijacking of the territory of a country by a foreign power for the purpose of murder ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 March, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Daniel Russel, North Korea
On February 26, approximately 300 attendees, including Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs), Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) participants, USG-exchange alumni, local government officials, educators, and students gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lincoln Corner Kedah. The event was co-officiated by the U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) Michael Quinlan ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
American Spaces, Education, English Language Learning
| Tags: English Teaching Assistant, Kennedy-Lugar Exchange, Lincoln Corner Kedah
EducationUSA Malaysia hosted two US education fairs in Penang and Kuala Lumpur on February 18 and 19. These were by far the largest US education fairs hosted by EducationUSA Malaysia, with 53 US universities in attendance in Kuala Lumpur and 32 universities represented at the Penang fair. Over 1,200 fair participants in Penang and Kuala ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education
| Tags: EducationUSA, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir
The Executive Order signed by President Trump on January 27 stands as it was issued. Malaysia is not on the list of countries affected by the Executive Order. Malaysians can continue to travel to the United States with a valid visa. The U.S. Government is committed to facilitating legitimate travel for international visitors while ensuring ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Visas
A fabricated news report has been circulating in local media regarding visa-free travel to the United States. The report claims that President Trump signed an executive order allowing Asian nationals to travel to the United States without a visa. This report is false and unsubstantiated. If you have further questions, please contact the U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 January, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, Visas
| Tags: Visa
Malaysian staff from the U.S. Embassy brought Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir to several important cultural sites in Kuala Lumpur during her first week in the country. The sites included Merdeka Square, Masjid Wilayah, Guan Di Temple, and Batu Caves.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Batu Caves, Guan Di Temple, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, Masjid Wilayah, Merdeka Square
American cello band “Break of Reality” toured Malaysia from Jan 10-15. The visit was supported through the American Music Abroad program, administered by the Association of American Voices, for the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. In Kuala Lumpur, the band collaborated with sape’ player
Alena Murang at a public concert at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Events
| Tags: Alena Murang, Break of Reality
Selamat datang! A group of 98 American Fulbright English Teaching Assistants has arrived in Malaysia! They have completed their orientation in Kuala Lumpur and will be in Malaysia for 10 months teaching in public high schools (SMK) in Terengganu, Pahang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, and Perlis. Check out these
photos of their adventures so far ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Education
| Tags: English Teaching Assistant, Fulbright, iM4U, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir
U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir has arrived in Malaysia and assumed her position. Her bio is available at
https://my.usembassy.gov/our-relationship/our-ambassador/ . In addition, the U.S. Department of State has produced a short video that introduces Ambassador-Designate Lakhdhir to the public. The video can be viewed on the U.S. Embassy’s Youtube page at
https://youtu.be/NIpd8sBqNPE . Media outlets ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: Arrival, Kamala Lakhdir
In June 2016, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir was nominated to be the U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Ms. Lakhdhir joined the Foreign Service in 1991, serving first at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1992-1994), and then at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia (1994-1996). Returning to Washington, Ms. Lakhdhir was assigned to the Secretary of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Key Officials, News
| Tags: Kamala Lakhdir
Chargé d’Affaires Edgard Kagan presented certificates of achievement to thirteen Malaysian Fulbright scholars at a celebration on December 15. The event, hosted by the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), included sharing sessions on the returnees’ experiences in the United States and their respective academic disciplines, including history, media, music, economics, and education. The Fulbright scholars ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Fulbright, MACEE
The U.S. Embassy welcomed forty-five Malaysian high school students, selected to participate in the
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Studies (YES) program for 2017, for a briefing on educational programs and a lunch hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Edgard Kagan. The half-day event included the participants’ visa interviews and introductions to the State Department’s alumni network, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (
YSEALI ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: Kennedy-Lugar Exchange, YES
On December 3, the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) celebrated its 3rd anniversary by organizing a series of simultaneous community projects throughout Southeast Asia. The event – YOUnified 2016 – included 13 projects to promote environmental sustainability, civic participation, economic empowerment, and accessibility to education in 11 states and 2 federal territories across Malaysia. As a part of
YOUnified Malaysia , ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Environment, Events
| Tags: Taylor's University, YOUnified, YSEALI
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Edgard Kagan spoke at the commencement ceremony for Taylor’s University’s American Degree Transfer Program on December 3, 2016. The graduating students completed two years of study at Taylor’s and will spend the next two years at a U.S. university. During his remarks, Kagan encouraged the students to “have a positive impact ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: 2016, ADP, American Degree Transfer, Open Doors, Report, Taylor's University
Press Release The 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange finds that 7,834 Malaysian students attended college or university in the United States during the 2015/16 academic year, an 8.3 percent increase over the previous year. Malaysia is the 22nd leading country of origin among international students in the United States. Since the 2007/8 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 December, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: 2016, Chargé d’Affaires, Open Doors, Open Doors Report
California Cheese Seminar 2016 Berjaya University College of Hospitality Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (
USDA ) export promotion arm for U.S. agricultural products known as the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), represented and based in Kuala Lumpur, supported a California cheese seminar in collaboration with the
California Milk Advisory Board . There ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 November, 2016 | Topics:
Agriculture, Events, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: California, Cheese, FAS, USDA
Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on November 25, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Malaysia advises U.S. citizens that there will be a demonstration in front of the Myanmar Embassy on Friday, November 25, 2016 beginning at approximately 2:00PM. The Myanmar Embassy is located on Jalan Ampang Hilir, near the small traffic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The U.S. Embassy Town Hall scheduled for December 7, 2016 has been cancelled due to insufficient interest. We plan to reschedule a similar event in conjunction with our regular American Citizen Services outreach in early 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (+6 03) 2168-5000 or visit the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 November, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Citizen Services
The Malaysian media has reported that a large rally is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur starting the morning of Saturday, November 19. The coalition of civil society groups known as Bersih has stated its intention to assemble supporters at the National Mosque and the Maybank Tower at Jalan Bangsar and walk toward Merdeka Square ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
On November 16, 2016, a U.S. pork seminar was held at Sausage and Ribs Shack in Kuala Lumpur to educate food service users of pork about the merits of using delicious, high quality American pork owing to good genetics, quality feed, proper handling, technology and strict
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards. Participants sampled pork chop, spare ribs, St. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Agriculture, Culture, U.S. Agencies
| Tags: Foreign Agricultural Service, Meat, Pork, USMEF
The Embassy hosted a successful election watch party at a hotel ballroom that featured information booths, mock voting, lectures on the American political system, and interactive games. More than 500 people attended, including students and teachers from local secondary schools and universities, business representatives, members of the diplomatic community, and media. The Embassy partnered with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 November, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events
| Tags: Election, U.S. Presidential Election 2016
As a precursor to the Global Entrepreneurship Week, PAS hosted Deborah Magid, Director, Software Strategy of IBM’s Venture Capital Group as a target-of-opportunity speaker. The week-long program (October 23 – November 3) included visits by Ms. Magid to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Kuching and saw her reaching out to close to 500 entrepreneurs, innovators, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Business
| Tags: Entrepreneurship
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur’s Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) joined with Director General Abdul Kadir bin Abu Hashim of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) for a ceremony certifying four
PERHILITAN officers as expert witnesses in tiger snares. The certification was a result of a recent Department of Justice,
Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) workshop, held in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 November, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Events
| Tags: Perhilitan, Poaching, wildlife
Students from the INTI International University in Malaysia Win 3rd Place in the YSEALI World of Food Innovation Challenge SIEM RIEP, November 1, 2016 – The United States and
ASEAN awarded third place in the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (
YSEALI ) World of Food Innovation Challenge to a team from
INTI International University . The team’s iSEA Forces app helps fish farmers increase their ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 November, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Press Releases, Science & Tech
| Tags: ASEAN, Edgard D. Kagan, INTI International University, USAID, YSEALI
The Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur celebrated its 10th anniversary with two days of scintillating programs October 21-22. The U.S. Embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) and the Chairman of the
KL Library Board shared congratulatory remarks before 120 college and university students, government officers, librarians, and members of the public, and recounted the decade of accomplishments by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 31 October, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur
The U.S. Presidential Voting Process The Road to the White House U.S. Elections: Caucuses Explained U.S. Elections: Primaries The Electoral College in US Elections The Electoral College in US Elections
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
The Candidates About a year before the elections candidates from the two main political parties the Democrats and the Republicans begin their campaign trails. They set up their team and start “going on tour” around the country to rally for support and to fundraise for their campaigns. The Debates At the start of the campaigns ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Absentee voting allows voters who cannot come to polling places to cast their ballots. A variety of circumstances, including residency abroad, illness, travel or military service, can prevent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
Which President served as a lieutenant colonel in the Spanish-American war? Who was the first Democrat elected after the Civil War? Who introduced Social Security? If you’re looking to learn more about the past Presidents who have led our country, you’re in the right place. Take a look at our full set of biographies. Learn ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 October, 2016 | Topics:
Featured Event
| Tags: U.S. Presidential Election 2016
Over sixty prolific international exchange alumni and Embassy Alumni Coordinators from all 10 ASEAN countries convened in Kuala Lumpur from October 21 to 24, to participate in the ASEAN American Exchange Alumni Workshop. The workshop was a component of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s alumni outreach efforts and was implemented through a grant to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Events
| Tags: ASEAN, MAAP
The festival, held October 8-9 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is a non-profit program to share knowledge on ecological and cultural issues through workshops, talks and environmental film screenings free to the public. An integral part of the festival is the Suara Community Filmmaking Program that brought together over 40 participants from local communities around Sabah ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education, Environment
| Tags: Borneo, Eco, Film Festival
The Regional English Language Office is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for scholarships in five new E-Teacher courses below: Assessment of English Learners Techniques of Teaching Reading & Writing Using Educational Technology Critical Thinking in the Classroom Teaching Grammar Communicatively Application deadline is on Monday, October 17, 2016. Submit your application form to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 October, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: American English, E-teacher
BANGKOK, October 3, 2016 – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) today announced the top three youth teams to present their technology-based solutions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology in late October.
The YSEALI World of Food Innovation Challenge invited youth in the region to submit their technology solutions to challenges ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Science & Tech
| Tags: ASEAN, Food Challenge, youth, YSEALI
United States Embassy Kuala Lumpur Security Message for U.S. Citizens Zika Virus October 3, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for Malaysia regarding the risk of
Zika virus infection. Zika virus is
endemic . The risk of Zika to travelers, especially ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: Zika
On Thursday, September 29, 2016,
United States Department of Agriculture ’s overseas export promotion arm for American agricultural products, known as the
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), held an American Seafood Promotion at
Victoria Station Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, with 52 guests attending. It targeted seafood importers, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, food service and representatives of U.S. associations that support export market development. Chef Jean-luc Lundy gave a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 October, 2016 | Topics:
Agriculture, Ambassador, Art & Culture, U.S. Agencies
REMARKS BY JOHN KERRY, SECRETARY OF STATE Remarks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Wilson Center Washington, DC September 28, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Jane, thank you for a wonderful introduction. I hugely appreciate your support, your counsel. And obviously, we are living in complicated times. I want to thank you for many, many years of remarkable service ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: TPP
Statement by John Kirby, Spokesperson, U.S. Department Of State September 28, 2016 The United States welcomes the interim report of the Joint Investigation Team on the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The Team’s interim findings corroborate Secretary Kerry’s statement in the days following the tragedy that MH17 was shot down by a BUK ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Malaysia Airlines, MH17
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016 in observance of Labor Day. Labor Day, observed on the first Monday in September in the United States, honors the social and economic achievements of American workers. It recognizes the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the United States. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 September, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Labor Day
On August 27, Lincoln Corner Johor organized their first Makerspace program for the public. The Corner partnered with Malaysian firm MY-Robot Education Center to implement a program focused on introducing robotics and 3D printing to an audience of youth. More than 150 secondary school students, college students, educators, librarians, and library users participated in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 August, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, Science & Tech
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, Lincoln Corner Johor, Makerspace
Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of UVA’s Sabato’s Crystal Ball, Speaks to Malaysians on the Outlook of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election Kyle Kondik, Director of Communications at the Center for Politics, University of Virginia (UVA), and Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball, was in Malaysia from August 19 – 26, 2016 to speak on the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 August, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Political Affairs
| Tags: Astro Awani, Kyle Kondik
Attention: News Editor August 22, 2016 The U.S. Embassy will partner with Hawaii’s lead tourism agency, Hawaii Tourism, at the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair in Kuala Lumpur on September 2-4. This will be the second time the U.S. Embassy has participated in the National MATTA Fair, following March 2015. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 August, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
| Tags: MATTA
The festival on August 20th and 21st was a celebration to promote biodiversity and a deeper understanding of the natural heritage on Borneo island. The festival held at the world famous Sepilok rainforest in Sandakan gathered scientific experts and conservationists to share a wealth of information through their studies and research. The festival was officiated by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 August, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Environment
| Tags: Sabah
Joshua Salaam , the Youth Director at the
ADAMS Center (All Dulles Area Muslim Society) in Virginia was here on Aug 8-17 reaching out and engaging youth at madrasah, public schools, colleges and the Lincoln Corner. He travelled to Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu and Alor Setar to speak on issues youth face in America, life as a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 August, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture
| Tags: Joshua Salaam
On August 11, retired
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Kenneth Winston addressed about 160 university students, academicians, business professionals, government officers, and members of the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) on the topic, “Educating Emerging Leaders: Ethics in Public and Professional Life” at a talk hosted jointly by
Lincoln Corner KL , the Center for Asian Leadership, and the U.S. Embassy. Professor Winston enabled participants to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 August, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Education
| Tags: Kenneth Winston
On August 10, Director of
ADAMS Center (All Dulles Area Muslim Society) inspired about sixty Malaysian students during a seminar hosted by Lincoln Corner Johor. During the seminar, entitled, “The Benefits and Challenges of Youth Work in America,” Joshua Salaam engaged students from the Ibrahim Sultan Polytechnic and Temenggong Ibrahim Teacher’s Training College in a lively interactive ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 August, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, Art & Culture
| Tags: Johor, Joshua Salaam, Lincoln Corner
On August 4, 2016, the US Embassy of Kuala Lumpur in partnership with Jr. NBA conducted an NBA Cares Basketball Clinic for students from the Maahad Tahfiz Fatimah Az-Zahrah Islamic School. A total of 53 students between 8 – 12 years old participated in the clinic lead by Jr. NBA Head Coach, Craig Brown, alongside ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 August, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture
| Tags: Basketball, NBA
Malaysian Aerospace Firm AIROD Delivers First KC-130J Aircraft to U.S. Marine Corps Under Maintenance Contract Malaysian aerospace firm Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Overhaul Depot Sdn Bhd (AIROD) has completed repairs on the first U.S. KC-130J aircraft under contract in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Transport Refueler Squadron based in Japan. AIROD delivered the aircraft ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 August, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Airod, Marine Corps
Members from the Public Affairs team along with other staff members from the US Embassy, conducted a site visit to SMK Mentakab and SMK Sri Semantan on 28 July 2016. Both schools are hosting English Teaching Assistants (ETA) and are located in Pahang. The ETAs organized the students, teachers and representatives from the Temerloh District ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 July, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Culture, Education, English Language Learning
| Tags: English Teaching Assistant, ETA
On July 28, the Embassy welcomed graduates of a Public Speaking MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) camp to recognize their successful completion of the course. Six graduates of the first MOOC Camp held at the Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur received certificates and shared their opinions about the MOOC. The MOOC, provided by the University of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 July, 2016 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning
| Tags: MOOC
On July 27, sixty-three high school and university students from Johor Bahru participated in a seminar entitled “U.S. University and Education System” held at Lincoln Corner Johor. This interactive and fun-filled seminar, led by an EducationUSA adviser from the
Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), featured several aspects of higher education which students could pursue in the United States. A ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 July, 2016 | Topics:
American Spaces, Education
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Johor, MACEE
Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Susan Coppedge visited Malaysia July 25-26 for meetings with senior representatives of the Malaysian government, including the Deputy Prime Minister, to discuss strategies to combat human trafficking. Ambassador Coppedge presented the findings of the 2016 TIP Report to Malaysia’s interagency anti-trafficking council and led a discussion on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 July, 2016 | Topics:
Human Rights
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons
“A real jungle gym” is how U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Tom Lovejoy described watching orangutans from
Sabah’s Orangutan Rescue Center exercising in the rainforest. The rescue, rehabilitation, and return to the wild of over 700 orangutans throughout the center’s history was just one of many biodiversity conservation success stories that Dr. Lovejoy heard during his four day tour through ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 July, 2016 | Topics:
Environment, Science & Tech
| Tags: Orang Utan, Sabah, Sarawak
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 20, 2016 United States Seeks to Recover More Than $1 Billion Obtained from Corruption Involving Malaysian Sovereign Wealth Fund Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced today the filing of civil forfeiture complaints seeking the forfeiture and recovery of more than $1 billion in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 July, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: 1MDB
Planned Demonstration Friday, July 15, 2016 at U.S. Embassy, Kuala Lumpur The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a demonstration is planned in front of the Embassy of Burma on Friday, July 15, 2016 beginning at approximately 2:00PM. Traffic in the area of the Embassy of Burma will likely be disrupted; a police ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Reminder of Security Practices Malaysian authorities have confirmed links between the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the June 28 explosion at a nightclub in the Puchong area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In view of this and the recent incidents in Bangladesh, Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, the U.S. Embassy in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
MALAYSIA: TIER 2 WATCH LIST Malaysia is a destination and, to a much lesser extent, source and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labor and women and a small number of children subjected to sex trafficking. The majority of trafficking victims are among the estimated two million documented and an even ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
Reports
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons
Planned Demonstration Friday, July 1, 2016 at U.S. Embassy, Kuala Lumpur The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a demonstration is planned at or in the vicinity of the Embassy on Friday, July 1, 2016, beginning at aproximately 2:00PM. Traffic in the area of the Embassy will likely be disrupted, a police presence is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Funding Opportunity Title:
Tun Mustapha Park Enforcement Assessment and Follow-on Activities Funding Opportunity: American and local NGO’s are invited to submit a proposal to develop an assessment for a cost effective compliance system for the Tun Mustapha Park placing special emphasis on protection of no-take zones and management of fisheries. The budget for the proposal should be no greater than $250,000 U.S. Dollars. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Tun Mustapha Park
On June 28, staff from the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section gave a presentation entitled “2016 Race to the White House” to fifty students, faculty, and staff at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur. Many of the participants are enrolled in Methodist’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) which allows students to complete half of their degree requirements at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 June, 2016 | Topics:
Education
| Tags: Election
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Edgard Kagan and staff from the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur honored the spirit of Ramadan by sharing “Buka Puasa” with over one hundred children and administrators at “Rumah Anak-Anak Yatim Al-Sagaff, Selayang,” a home for Rohingya refugee children. In his remarks, DCM Kagan applauded the home owner, Tuan Syed ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, Human Rights
| Tags: Iftar, Rohingya
On June 22, Fulbright English Language Fellow (ELF) Emily Jones presented a half day English program entitled, “Speak Up in English” at the Lincoln Corner (LC) Melaka to about eighty secondary school students. Ms. Jones skillfully introduced U.S. geography to the participants by engaging them in a discussion using photos of her life in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Lincoln Corner, Melaka
Sixteen Malaysians were formally awarded their Fulbright grants at a ceremony hosted by the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) on June 21, 2016. The prestigious Fulbright education grant provides scholarships for students, scholars, teachers, and professionals to undertake graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 June, 2016 | Topics:
Education, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Fulbright, Fulbright-MCMC Grant
Notice of Funding Opportunity Community Support for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in the Heart of Borneo through Sustainable Livelihoods Executive Summary: The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs’ (OES) Office of Conservation and Water at the Department of State announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Community Support for combating Wildlife Trafficking ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 June, 2016 | Topics:
News
| Tags: Borneo, wildlife
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that seven Malaysian entrepreneurs and ecosystem supporters including: Ashran Ghazi, Alvin Chai, Shalini Muthu, Grace Sai, Aaron Teng Pheng Sheng, Jackie Yap, and Cheryl Yeoh will join more than 700 entrepreneurs and investors from around the world for the
Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Entrepreneurship, GES
On June 18, English Language Fellows Christa Bixby and Emily Jones conducted a conference on English Language Teaching 2016 at UNITAR International University (UNITAR) in Kelana Jaya, Selangor. The one-day conference entitled “Thriving Classrooms: Inspirational Practices to Create Dynamic English Language Learning Environments” were attended by more than 150 English language professionals across Malaysia. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 June, 2016 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning
| Tags: English Teaching Assistant, Fulbright, UNITAR
During his five-day visit to Kuala Lumpur and Penang May 18 to 23, Special Representative to Muslim Communities (SRMC)
Shaarik Zafar reached out to rural Muslim communities and engaged with young Muslim activists. During his trip In Kuala Lumpur, he met with Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and spoke about the need to engage with youth to combat violent ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, U.S. & Malaysia
| Tags: Islam
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 May, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. & Malaysia
U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian hosted a “Women Who Lead” panel discussion at the Kuala Lumpur Library this morning. This event served as an opportunity to inspire young Malaysians, especially women, with examples and advice from dynamic women leaders who have succeeded in a variety of fields. Panelists include Dato’ Yasmin Mahmood (CEO, Malaysia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 May, 2016 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: ASEAN, women
Last May 6-8, 2016, Education USA attended the Kota Kinabalu MATTA fair held in Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. Education USA, hosted by the Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) is a one stop advising center supported by the U.S. Department of State. This organization provides unbiased, accurate, comprehensive and current information about how to apply to accredited ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 May, 2016 | Topics:
Consular Affairs, Education, Non Immigrant Visas, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: MATTA, Sabah
Click! 5.0 is an intensive, action-packed social entrepreneurship program which aims to equip 150 rural and suburban students with entrepreneurial skills to address social issues in their own communities. Students between the ages of 14-16 from 30 high schools in Perak, Kelantan, Selangor, Perlis, Penang, Kedah, Terengganu, Pahang, and Sabah participated in this year’s Click! ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 May, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Click!
Ambassador Yun delivered remarks on the benefits of TPP during a conference organized by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The conference brought together Malaysian officials and representatives from large Malaysian companies and small businesses to exchange ideas on how best to prepare for the opportunities the free trade agreement will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs
On April 24 at the last day of Click! 5.0 Camp in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Deputy Chief of Mission Edgard Kagan attended the Click! 5.0 Camp as one of the panel judges during the final pitching session. Organized by the Leadership Empowerment and Development Institute (LEAD), Click! Camp is an intensive, educational, interactive and highly ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 April, 2016 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, English Language Learning
| Tags: Click!, Kelantan
On April 18, after Kelantan’s Chief Imam opened the Corner’s English program with remarks about the importance of learning the English language, Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) Kiranjit Kaur and Jake Klingensmith, and U.S. English language and leadership trainer Khidar Abdullah engaged about 40 Kelantan secondary school students aged 16-17 (mostly from Islamic schools), in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 April, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning, Environment
| Tags: ETAs, Kelantan, Lincoln Corner
In his remarks on April 6th at the opening of the Education USA zone, Public Affairs Officer Frank Whitaker pointed out that Malaysians interested in pursuing higher education in the United States can get guidance and timely and accurate information about universities, colleges, admission requirements, and financial aid, etc., not only from MACEE (Malaysian American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 April, 2016 | Topics:
Education
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur
On April 16, Abdul Qayyum Jumadi, the founder of
Englishjer (a social media handle targeting hundreds of Malaysian youth interested in English enhancement and other related activities), in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and the Lincoln Corner KL Library, led a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Camp on public speaking. The MOOC offered by the University ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 April, 2016 | Topics:
English Language Learning
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Kuala Lumpur
On April 14, about 40 participants, including about 20 police, customs, and immigration officials and a Kedah state assemblyman attended a talk on Trafficking in Persons by U.S. Embassy Political Officer Jennifer Spande. A lively discussion ensued after the participants asked Jennifer about Malaysia’s tier ranking in recent years, including specifics on waivers for Tier ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 April, 2016 | Topics:
Human Rights
| Tags: Trafficking in Persons
Ambassador Yun visited the campus of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP Paus Campus) and gave a talk on U.S.-Malaysia relations to students, faculty, and local dignitaries. He discussed areas of bilateral cooperation, including education, security, trade, and the environment. He noted that the last few years have seen an increase in cooperation at all levels, including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 April, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Perlis, UniMAP
Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt, Founder and CEO of LaunchGood.com, the world’s largest faith-based crowdfunding platform based in the United States, visited Malaysia from April 1 – 12, 2016 to speak to Malaysian youth on entrepreneurship and crowdfunding. During his visit in Malaysia, he travelled to several states, covering five cities, which included Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 April, 2016 | Topics:
Business
| Tags: Entrepreneur
Nisha Ayub, from Malaysia, recently traveled to the United States to receive the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. This Award annually recognizes women from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, often at great personal risk. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 March, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges
| Tags: Nisha Ayob
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
February 22 – Ambassador Yun spoke at the first annual U.S.-Malaysian Defense Trade Symposium. The event brought together U.S and Malaysian defense companies and Malaysian military officials to exchange information and discuss defense-related trade opportunities. Also in attendance was Brian Nilsson, the U.S. State Department’s Acting Assistant Secretary of Political-Military Affairs.
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 February, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Trade
As part of the Public Affairs Section’s efforts to promote cultural exchange programs, OneBeat alumni Neil Chua and Chor Guan shared their music and stories from America with an audience at the Kuala Lumpur Lincoln Corner. The program was held on Thursday, February 18, at the Galleri Insipirasi KL of the Kuala Lumpur City Library. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 February, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Art & Culture
| Tags: OneBeat
Effective February 1, 2016, Standard Chartered Bank will no longer accept over-the-counter payments for U.S. visa applications. Visa applicants can continue to pay for their visa fees via electronic funds transfer or use the online payment platform
JomPAY . Starting February 1, 2016, they can also pay over-the-counter at designated Maybank branches. Detailed information on payment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases, Visas
January 28 – U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Edgard Kagan launched the ASA Foundation’s “Life Skills through American Sports” Train the Trainer (ToT) program at the Dignity for Children Foundation yesterday afternoon. More than 50 people attended the launching ceremony including coaches and students from Dignity. Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, ASA Foundation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events
| Tags: Sports
On January 27th, at a seminar and panel discussion commemorating MLK Jr. Day hosted by Sunway University’s Center for American Education, Chargé d’affaires Edgard Kagan spoke to 150 students and faculty members about the lasting achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chargé Kagan shared personal anecdotes about Dr. King’s impact on his own life ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 January, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events
| Tags: Martin Luther King, Sunway University
Forty five Malaysian students depart next week to spend a semester in high schools across the United States. They will experience student life, learn about American society, and of course make new friends. U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Frank Whitaker hosted all 45 students at his home today for a barbeque lunch, and Deputy Chief ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 January, 2016 | Topics:
Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education
| Tags: Kennedy-Lugar Exchange, YES
On January 21, US Embassy Political Officer Alex Hawkes presented a seminar at Lincoln Corner Johor on “U.S. Elections: Road to the White House” to about forty-five students and faculty members from the Sultan Ibrahim Polytechnic and Metro Polytechnic of Johor Bahru. Participants were pleased to learn about the U.S. electoral process, including the role ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 January, 2016 | Topics:
Culture
| Tags: Election, Lincoln Corner Johor
On January 15, 2016, Ambassador Yun welcomed 100 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants to his home in Kuala Lumpur for a reception before they depart for their schools all across Malaysia. Ministry of Education Director General Datuk Seri Dr. Khair Mohamad Yusof also attended the event. These 100 young Americans will spend the year teaching English ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 January, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, English Language Learning
| Tags: English Teaching Assistant, Fulbright
At a roundtable discussion held at the Asia Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) on December 10, 2015, Professor Gi-Wook Shin from Stanford University’s Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies along with Stanford University’s Professor Emeritus Donald K. Emmerson discussed how the United States’ foreign policy is shaping geopolitical dynamics in East Asia. Ambassador Joseph Y. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 December, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Events
International student enrollment in U.S. up ten percent to nearly one million The 2015 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange finds that 7,231 Malaysian students attended college or university in the United States during the 2014/15 academic year, a 6 percent increase over the previous year. Malaysia is the 22nd leading country of origin among international students ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 November, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Press Releases
| Tags: enrollment
During a Town Hall event at Taylor’s University on Friday, November 21 with a group of 500 young leaders from across Southeast Asia, President Obama discussed the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in response to a question from a young Malaysian in the audience. Specifically, the President discussed the role of intellectual property rights in the pharmaceutical ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: drug prices, TPP
About 50 undergraduates and faculty from the Sultan Idris Teacher Education University (UPSI) in Tanjung Malim participated in a viewing party of President Barack Obama’s YSEALI Town Hall held November 20, 2015 at Taylor’s University. The viewing party enabled the audience at UPSI to hear the President discuss tough issues, from same-sex marriage to bridging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: YSEALI
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2015 Fact Sheet: The President’s Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative As part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), President Obama will meet today with 500 emerging leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries. The meeting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 November, 2015 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, Press Releases
| Tags: YSEALI
Major roads into central Kuala Lumpur will be closed in conjunction with the 2015 ASEAN Summit that will be held from today, November 18, until Sunday, November 22 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center (KLCC). According to KL traffic authorities, road closures will take place in stages throughout the event to make way for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 November, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Ambassador Yun commemorated an agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations to store disaster relief supplies at the UN Humanitarian Response Depot (HRD) in Subang. Also in attendance were UN and Malaysian government officials. The USAID stocks include relief items sufficient to serve 4000 disaster affected households and include ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 November, 2015 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: disaster relief, USAID
The East Asia Pacific region is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, susceptible to meteorological events, such as typhoons and floods, in addition to earthquakes, droughts, and volcanoes. When disasters occur, humanitarian organizations must be ready to quickly and efficiently respond to the needs of affected populations. One way to prepare is by ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: disaster relief
The Ministry of Health Malaysia has reported 32 confirmed cases of typhoid since August in the following areas of Kuala Lumpur: Titiwangsa, Kepong, Pantai, and Cheras. No fatalities have been reported. Typhoid is a communicable disease and there is a vaccination for it that is recommended by the CDC prior to travel to Malaysia. You ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 October, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
More than 1500 Alor Setar community members visited the Lincoln Corner Kedah to participate in the Corner’s 2-day Open Day program. Among the visitors were school students and their parents, educators, young professionals, and government employees. The first day of the program started with an Alumni Talk by Sarenawati Jaafar, who was nominated by the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 October, 2015 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Kedah, Lincoln Corner
Earlier today, U.S. Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun and The Right Honorable
Chief Justice of Malaysia , Tun Arifin Zakaria, presided over the opening ceremonies for the Second National Seminar on Environmental Justice at the Royal Belum Rainforest Resort, Gerik, Perak. This was followed by a Tree Planting Ceremony where the U.S Ambassador and the Chief Justice of Malaysia each ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 October, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events, Press Releases
| Tags: environment
Bird Runningwater, the Director of Sundance Institute’s Native American and Indigenous Program, visited Kota Kinabalu on Oct 1-5 for the Borneo Eco Film Fest. He gave several talks and screened some short films by filmmakers he has identified and supported through the Sundance Institute. He also visited Kuching, Sarawak from Oct 8-10 and gave presentations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 October, 2015 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: film, Native American
Based on credible threat information regarding a potential terrorist act, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur advises U.S. citizens to avoid Kuala Lumpur’s Jalan Alor (Alor Street) and the immediate surrounding areas, on Thursday, September 24, 2015. For all other locations, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
On September 21, about 40 secondary school students “roared” with excitement while listening to American singer Katy Perry’s song entitled, “Roar” during an interactive English seminar led by English Language Fellow (ELF) Emily Jones at Lincoln Corner Johor. The seminar entitled “Storytelling in English: Sharing Stories with the World” included writing, speaking and drama exercises. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 September, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Johor
According to the Malaysian Department of Environment, many areas throughout Malaysia are currently suffering from air pollutants (haze) in the “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy” ranges caused by smoke from burning in Indonesia and Malaysia. Updated information on air quality levels in Malaysia may be obtained from the Department’s website (in English) at:
http://apims.doe.gov.my/v2/. Air quality is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Malaysian media has reported that a large demonstration is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Please be aware that local law prohibits non-Malaysians from participating in public demonstrations. Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large gatherings, or demonstrations. Monitor ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
U.S. Embassy Consular Officers Audrey Slover and Jaclyn Luo joined
Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) Education Advisers Manyoke and Kendall Quinsenberry to deliver a seminar entitled, “See You in the USA” held at Universiti Technology Mara (UiTM, in Shah Alam). The 360 Malaysian undergraduates who attended the seminar are destined for higher studies in the United States. The American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: MACEE
On September 10 Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO) Michael Cavey introduced a special program at the Lincoln Corner in KL in honor of disabled persons in the U.S. and around the world. Guests included the Honorable Senator Bhathmavathi Krishnan (a wheel chair user herself) and about 50 disabled persons in Kuala Lumpur representing wheel chair ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: disability rights, film
On September 9, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Edgard Kagan and Chairman of the Perak State Committee on Tourism, Art, Culture, Communication, and Multimedia YB Dato’ Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi co-officiated the launch ceremony of the Lincoln Corner Perak at 1Malaysia Community Library, UTC Perak. More than seventy people, including school students and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 September, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Perak
The Malaysian media has reported that a large rally is likely to occur in Kuala Lumpur and possibly other cities in Malaysia starting the afternoon of Saturday, August 29 and ending just before midnight on August 30. Traffic may be disrupted throughout the weekend. Please be aware that local law prohibits non-Malaysians from participating in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 4-6, to attend the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). At the ARF, the Secretary will participate in four multilateral meetings including the Lower Mekong Initiative, U.S.-ASEAN, East Asia Summit, and ASEAN Regional Forum ministers meetings.
Photos from the trip >> U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Facebook page >> Media Note: Statement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action To Address Iran’s Nuclear Programme by Ministers Participating in The 5th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ; Office of the Spokesperson; Washington, DC; August 6, 2015
Fact Sheet: U.S. Engagement in the 2015 ASEAN Regional Forum ; August ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 August, 2015 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: Secretary Kerry
Selamat Datang! Five American high school students begin their 10-month
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad program this week. During the program, the students will stay with Malaysian host families and attend Form Four education at secondary schools across the states of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. Local program partner
AFS Antarabudaya Malaysia organized a 4-day arrival orientation for the students in Kuala ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 July, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: education, exchange
Following the May 14, 2015 kidnapping of two Malaysian nationals from a restaurant outside the city of Sandakan, the U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to review important security information regarding travel in the eastern coastal region of the Malaysian state of Sabah. The targeted areas are detailed in our most recent Malaysia Specific Information-Threats to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
As the end of Ramadan and the July 4th holiday approach, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur reminds all U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. In the past, terrorist organizations have, on occasion, planned their attacks to coincide with significant dates on the calendar. While the U.S. Embassy is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) has kicked-off the application drive for the YSEALI Generation: Startup Weekend, as part of its youth engagement program facilitated by the US Embassy in Malaysia. YSEALI Generation Startup Weekend (Startup Weekend ASEAN) is an initiative to bring together groups of young entrepreneurs from ten ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Singapore, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: YSEALI
For East and Asia Pacific Overview, click
here . For complete 2014 report, click
here . In 2014, countries in the East Asia and Pacific continued to weaken the ability of terrorist groups to operate in the region and constrained the activities of large terrorist organizations. Governments became increasingly concerned about the growing threat of the Islamic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 June, 2015 | Topics:
Official Reports
| Tags: terrorism
Fourteen Kedah and Perlis ETAs ( English Teaching Assistants) hosted a sports-themed English camp titled, Friendship Olympics in collaboration with the Kedah Public Library on June 17. ETA Amy Mon from SMK Alor Merah organized this English event for 64 energetic Kedah students from 7 secondary schools. Students broke through their initial shyness with a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 June, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: education, friendship
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that the Malaysian state of Sabah was impacted by an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale at 7:17am on June 5, 2015. The epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 19 kilometers from the town of Ranau and news outlets report that aftershocks have been felt 54 kilometers from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun and wife Dr. Melanie Billings Yun, Chief Minister of Melaka, Datuk Seri Idris Haron and wife, Datin Fadillah Abdullah and other state cabinet ministers of Melaka led the closing ceremony at Lincoln Corner Melaka’s Green Tech Day on June 1. More than 200 students, teachers, local governments and NGOs gathered to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 June, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: green tech, Lincoln Corner Melaka
Over 120 civil society members, government officials, and media attended a panel discussion featuring U.S. Trade Representative
Michael Froman during his recent trip to Kuala Lumpur. USTR Froman and his fellow panelists used the opportunity to address many of the misguided narratives about TPP and to highlight the benefits that TPP would bring Malaysia. The panelists took ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 May, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: partnership, trade
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal showcased a unique aspect of American culture – rock music – during his recent seven day tour of Malaysia. Thal, a renowned musician, writer and producer, traveled with his distinctive double-neck guitar to Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Johor and Kuala Lumpur. He taught workshops to young aspiring musicians, held concerts for large crowds, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 April, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Guns N' Roses, music
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson Washington, D.C. April 14, 2015 STATEMENT BY MARIE HARF, ACTING SPOKESPERSON Malaysia’s Sedition Act Amendments The United States notes the April 10 passage of amendments to Malaysia’s Sedition Act, and we reiterate our concern about restrictions on freedom of expression in Malaysia. We welcome the decision to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 April, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Sedition Act
On behalf of the United States government, Ambasador Joseph Yun extends his deep condolences to the family and friends of those on board the recent helicopter crash in Semenyih. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time. Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis was tirelessly dedicated to advancing Malaysia’s interests by enhancing relations ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 April, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: crash
Suwanna Gauntlett, Founder and CEO of Wildlife Alliance, spoke at the the Asean Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Combating Wildlife Trafficking which was co-chaired by the governments of the United States and Malaysia. The forum was attended by key regional stakeholders, including government officials, non-profits, Interpol, regional policymakers and media. Susanna’s visit to Malaysia brought ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 March, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: wildlife
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has become aware of several foreigners who have been targets of an alleged drugging incident in a nightclub in Kuala Lumpur. As a result of this incident, the U.S. Embassy has restricted embassy personnel from frequenting The Beach Club located on Jalan P. Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur. The U.S. Embassy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 March, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
At a workshop entitled “How to Teach English Creatively,” U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) Kathryn Kasten and Amy Mon shared their expertise with 14 local English teachers from Alor Setar’s secondary schools in the state of Kedah, in the north of peninsular Malaysia. Presenting theories and incorporating video clips, comic strips, mind mapping techniques, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 February, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: English teaching
The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Malaysia for a scheduled port visit in Kota Kinabalu, Feb 23, 2015. Bonhomme Richard Sailors and Marines were involved in various community service projects, hosting tours of the ship, sporting events, as well as enjoying ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 February, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: USS Bonhomme Richard
Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Edgard Kagan attended the official ceremony launching the new Fulbright-MCMC Grant at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). DCM Kagan witnessed the exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Chairman of MCMC, Datuk Seri Dr. Halim Shafie, and Dr. Jim Coffman, the Executive Director of the Malaysian-American ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 February, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Fulbright-MCMC Grant
A delegation of seven members of the United States Congress visited Kuala Lumpur yesterday as part of a trip to the region that also includes Japan and Singapore. While in Kuala Lumpur, the delegation met with Malaysian government officials, including Prime Minister Najib, to discuss economic and trade issues and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. They ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 February, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: Congress
The United States is deeply disappointed and concerned by the rejection of Anwar Ibrahim’s final appeal and his conviction. The United States has followed the trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim closely. The decision to prosecute Mr. Anwar, and his trial, have raised serious concerns regarding the rule of law and the independence of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Anwar Ibrahim
Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL John Allen and Deputy Special Presidential Envoy Brett McGurk have traveled to Amman, Jordan to meet with His Majesty King Abdullah and senior Jordanian government and security officials. General Allen and Ambassador McGurk will convey deepest condolences to His Majesty and the Jordanian government and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 February, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: ISIL
Deputy Chief of Mission Edgard Kagan addressed more than 1,100 students and parents at the annual EducationUSA university fair at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Kagan highlighted the affordability and flexibility of the U.S. university system. Following his remarks, he toured the exhibit hall where nearly 40 U.S. university representatives answered ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 January, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: EducationUSA
The U.S. Government urges U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Ministerial Meetings from January 27-28, 2015. Extremists view large gatherings of foreign dignitaries as attractive targets for potential terrorist attacks. As such, U.S. citizens should be especially vigilant in and around venues ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 January, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
YTL Communications donated 100 Chromebook laptop computers with 4G and internet packages to the 100 American Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) who will teach in various schools throughout Malaysia in 2015. The 100 Fulbright ETAs from the United States have just arrived in Malaysia to serve in various schools in Terengganu, Pahang, Perak, Sabah, Sarawak, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 January, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Chromebooks, ETAs
Counselor for Public Affairs Frank Whitaker hosted a farewell reception for forty-five Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Study (YES) students along with the local program administrator Antarabudaya (AFS) Malaysia and YES alumni. These recent secondary school graduates from across Malaysia gathered for the last time in Kuala Lumpur to attend a 3-day pre-departure orientation before departing ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 January, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: students, YES
For Immediate Release Media Note: Assistant Secretary of State Russel’s Travel to Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Daniel Russel will travel to Manila, Philippines; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Bangkok, Thailand; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, January 18-28, to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Assistant Secretary Russel
U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y. Yun visited Kelantan on January 15, 2015 and met with Malaysian government officials to discuss flood recovery and assistance. While in Kota Bharu, Ambassador Yun met with the Crown Prince of Kelantan and the Chief Minister of Kelantan to convey his condolences, learn about the situation on the ground, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 January, 2015 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events
| Tags: ambassador, flood assistance
U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y. Yun announced today RM 3 million in additional U.S. humanitarian assistance to help with flood recovery in the east coast of Malaysia. The new assistance will take the form of materials, programs, and technical assistance and will help people in the affected areas recover from the disaster and rebuild ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 January, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: assistance, flood relief
At a Public Affairs Roundtable jointly organized with the Harvard Leadership Trek and Sunway Education Group held at the Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Edgard Kagan articulated U.S. “Rebalance” policy toward Asia. Addressing seventy Malaysian and international participants, including about forty Harvard post-graduate scholars, the DCM cogently discussed U.S. policy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 January, 2015 | Topics:
Events
| Tags: rebalance
On January 13, more than 350 students participated in a day-long workshop See YOU in the USA organized by the U.S. Embassy,
Malaysian American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), and
INTEC Education College in Shah Alam. MACEE Adviser Ms. Manyoke Moke guided students about writing personal statements and discussed strategies for being a successful international student. Fulbright Awardee Claire Cravero provided insights about life ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 January, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: MACEE, study
Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) welcomes the 100 Americans from 35 states and the District of Columbia who arrived in Malaysia to serve as Fulbright English Teaching Assistants in national secondary schools for the 2015 school year. They will be posted to mostly rural and remote towns in Kelantan, Kedah, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Terengganu, Sabah, and Sarawak. This will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 January, 2015 | Topics:
Education, Events
| Tags: Fulbright
Due to heavy rainfall, the coastal and river areas of the Malaysian states of Terengganu, Pahang and Kelantan are severely flooded and flood waters continue to rise. More than 10,000 residents in these regions have been evacuated, including the resort guests in the Taman Negara National Park. U.S. citizens are advised to defer travel to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 December, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The United States and Malaysia signed a
Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in collaboration on security and trade facilitation between the two countries. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary
Alan Bersin signed the agreement on behalf of the United States and Deputy Finance Minister 1 Datuk Ahmad Maslan signed the agreement on behalf of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 December, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: customs mutual assistance agreement
Ambassador Joseph Yun traveled to Penang for the annual
American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) Penang Dialogue earlier this week. He met with U.S. company representatives and Penang government leaders to discuss the wide range of events that took place in Malaysia during the last year, including President Obama’s historic visit. Ambassador Yun also outlined activities that would be taking ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 December, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: ambassador
U.S. Department of State Special Advisor for Global Youth Issues
Andy Rabens visited Kuala Lumpur on December 5 to meet with government and civil society representatives and discuss youth engagement in the United States and Malaysia. During his visit, Special Advisor Rabens met with Minister for Youth and Sports Khairy Jamaluddin in Putrajaya to exchange ideas on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 December, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: youth
Ambassador Yun recently traveled to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to attend the Sabah Forestry Department Centennial celebration and the Heart of Borneo Conference. While in Kota Kinabalu, the Ambassador met with Sabah State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun, Kota Kinabalu City Mayor Abidin Madingkir, and the Kota Kinabalu-Portland Sister City Steering Committee members ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 November, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Yun
On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation. More information is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 November, 2014 | Topics:
Visas
| Tags: immigration
The United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and the
Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter Terrorism (SEARCCT) partnered to host the Southeast Asia Regional Workshop on Countering Online Violent Extremist Narratives from November 4 – 6, 2014 in Kuala Lumpur. Over 60 participants from various ASEAN countries, the United States and Australia attended the workshop, aimed at sharing best practices for countering ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 November, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: countering violent extremism
The Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Consul General and other embassy representatives will hold a town hall event for U.S. Citizens in Penang on November 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Embassy representatives will discuss services offered for U.S. Citizens and answer questions from participants. Limited consular services (passport applications and notarials) will also be ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 November, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: U.S. Citizen services
A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in 16 Muslim countries, including Western teachers employed at these schools. That message referenced schools in the localities of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Maadi (Egypt) as examples, and these two cities as locations with high concentrations of potential targets. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 30 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
On Wednesday October 29, Ambassador Joseph Yun visited the newly installed Tapis R offshore oil platform, the hub of the Tapis Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) project off the coast of Terengganu. ExxonMobil and its joint venture partner Petronas are investing $2.5 billion in the project, which seeks to boost oil production from the maturing Tapis ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 October, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Yun
A Representative from the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur will visit Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday morning, October 15 to conduct limited consular services. U.S. citizens can also meet with the representative to ask questions on any consular issues. The representative will take applications for U.S. passports renewals and prepare notarials. Appointments are required for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 October, 2014 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
| Tags: U.S. Citizen services
The Embassy remains concerned that the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) may target U.S. citizens for kidnapping near the coastal resorts and islands in Eastern Sabah. These areas are detailed in the Safety and Security section of the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Malaysia. The full text is included in this message. The U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 October, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: ambassador
Mastura Rashid, founder of the Nasi Lemak Project, was honored on September 29 during the second annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in Louisville, Kentucky. The event was created to celebrate people from around the world who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. In addition to awards given to seasoned humanitarians, six young ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Mastura Rashid
Ambassador Joseph Yun will accompany a delegation from Kota Kinabalu and Sabah as they visit Portland, Oregon from September 27 – October 4, 2014. Led by Sabah Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment, YB Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Bin Manjun, the Sabah delegation includes the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu Datuk Abidin Madingkir, and representatives from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 September, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador Yun, Sabah
The Embassy’s annual premier social entrepreneurship program aimed at students ages 14-16 concluded its fourth series of camps on September 23 at a Grand Finale held at Sunway University Kuala Lumpur. Following the Click! Camps in Penang, Terengganu, and Sarawak organized by LifeChamp Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Alumni Partnership (MAAP), 6 teams were chosen ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: YES
The United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and EMS Language Centre launched the English Access Microscholarship Program at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur on September 18, 2014, providing an opportunity for thirty-seven Form 3 students from SMK Taman Kosas Ampang to receive intensive English language training after school. More than 100 guests including teachers and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 September, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: microscholarship
On September 8, American journalist Anya Schiffrin spoke about her latest book, Global Muckracking: 100 Years of Investigative Journalism from Around the World, at the National Press Club in Kuala Lumpur. Her book highlights the handful of pioneering journalists from Africa, South America, Asia and other countries who risked their lives and reputations to uncover ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: National Press Club
On Friday September 5, U.S. Embassy Political Counselor Tressa Finerty spoke with thirty participants in the Regional and International Affairs module at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Audience members included young Malaysian diplomats as well as a handful of foreign diplomats assigned to Malaysia. Ms. Finerty ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 September, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: diplomacy
Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy Mr. Edgard Kagan provided remarks on a diplomatic approach to addressing disputes in the South China Sea at the 3rd MIMA South China Sea Conference on September 3 in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Kagan focused on urging all claimant states to avoid unilateral and provocative actions in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 September, 2014 | Topics:
Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News
| Tags: DCM
U.S. and Malaysian leaders met August 27 in Washington, D.C. for Malaysia-U.S. Strategic Talks. The delegations, led by Dr. Amy Searight, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia, and Suriani binti Ahmad, Ministry of Defense Under Secretary for Policy and Strategic Planning, discussed cooperation on security, maritime, and military science and technology ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 August, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: diplomacy
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release August 27, 2014 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY Malaysia’s Independence Day On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send my best wishes to the people of Malaysia as you celebrate the 57th anniversary of your nation’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 August, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: independence, Secretary Kerry
Hollywood actress Erinn Westbrook, who made a mark in the TV series Glee, and former Disney executive Tina Treadwell dazzled crowds in Johor Bahru, Shah Alam and Kuala Lumpur. The duo inspired hundreds of youth, including students, writers, academicians, and filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of education, perseverance and hard work in reaching success in Hollywood ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 August, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: hollywood
The people of the United States stand with the people of Malaysia at this time of national mourning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost in MH17. Link to photograph:
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 August, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: MH17, mourning
On August 19, the Lincoln Corner Penang organized “Fun English Conversational Hours” on August 19 for 65 students and teachers from schools in Seberang Jaya. Embassy Press Officer Drake Weisert introduced the students to the rich diversity of American culture through lively multimedia presentations, speaking and listening exercises, selected idioms and music. Students also presented ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 August, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Penang
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned from social media that a group of protestors is planning a demonstration in support of Gaza. The protest is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 15, 2014, at 2:00 PM, in front of the U.S. Embassy, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It is not known ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 August, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
The Embassy has received renewed information that extremist groups continue to plan kidnapping for ransom operations near the coastal resorts and islands in Eastern Sabah, particularly during the last days of Ramadan. The targeted areas are detailed in our most recent Malaysia Specific Information-Threats to Safety and Security. The full text is included in this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 25 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
On July 22, PAO Bonnie S Gutman presented Malaysia’s first American Shelf to the National Library of Malaysia at a special ceremony hosted by the Director General of the National Library, Dato’ Raslin Abu Bakar, and attended by 100 senior librarians, Lincoln Corner directors, library patrons, and the media. Guests applauded the PAO’s key message ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 July, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: library
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur alerts U.S. citizens of the recent spike in dengue fever cases in Malaysia. Local media report a more than 200 percent increase in cases so far this year compared to the same period in 2013, with more than 48,800 cases and 92 deaths reported since January 2014. We urge ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: dengue, security
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned that a group of protestors are planning a demonstration in support of Gaza. The protest is scheduled to take place on Friday, July 18, at 2:00 PM, in front of the U.S. Embassy, 376 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. It is not known how long the demonstrators ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
During the last few weeks of his 10-month assignment with the English Language Teaching Center (ELTC) at the Ministry of Education, Senior English Language Fellow Dr. George Iber continued delivering talks and conducting workshops with Malaysian audiences. Dr. Iber was a panelist at the second annual Cooler Lumpur Festival, which was funded by a PA ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 July, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: education
The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014 in observance of the 238th of U.S. Independence, also known as the Fourth of July. On this day, Americans all over the world, share the celebration of the birth of the United States of America and its founding principles of life, liberty, and the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 July, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: holiday
On June 26, Ambassador Joseph Yun invited prominent leaders of Malaysian Muslim communities to his residence for an informal discussion on current domestic issues and foreign affairs. Participants included spiritual leaders, heads of NGOs, and others active in Islamic civil society. Ambassador Yun refuted many common misconceptions about the United States and its policies, including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 June, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Yun
(As Prepared for Delivery) Excellencies, Tan Sri-Puan Sri, Dato-Datin, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Salam sejahtera dan selamat petang. A very warm welcome to all. Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 238th anniversary of the independence of the United States—a holiday known to all Americans simply as the 4th of July. Now, the quicker ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 June, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: independence, speech
Malaysian authorities have confirmed the kidnapping of a Philippine national and a Malaysian national on June 16, 2014, from a fish farm in Kunak, 60km from Lahad Datu in Sabah state, eastern Malaysia. Police are investigating the incident. This is the third such kidnapping in the area in the last three months. The Department of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
On June 15, 40 media personnel were invited to view first-hand an air drop onboard a C-17 Globemaster flying over Penor, Pahang before continuing the journey to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Butterworth, Penang. It is part of the Cope Taufan and Teak Mint Exercise being held simultaneously from June 9-20. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 June, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Taufan
While the
U.S. Air Force Band of the Asia Pacific (PACAF) was conducting joint military exercises with Malaysian counterparts June 9-22, its four- piece music ensemble led by Captain Haley Armstrong engaged in a series of community relations activities in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. Presenting renditions of popular American music and songs before Malaysian audiences, they spread messages of happiness and friendship to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 June, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Lincoln Corners
Malaysia, the United States, and other global partners will be participating in the Tempest Express-25 (TE-25) multinational workshop to be held in Port Dickson, Malaysia, from 12-20 June 2014. This iteration is the latest in a continuing series of multilateral engagements in the Asia-Pacific region designed to promote regional peace and security, and enhance multinational ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 June, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Tempest Express
On May 28, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) Kent Stiegler congratulated 21 Master’s degree graduates of the Malaysia Institute of Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) in Selangor for completing the rigorous program, which is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Government of Malaysia. A/DCM Stiegler said that this initiative boosts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: MISI
On May 23, Lincoln Corner Johor organized a Jazz Appreciation Night, a fun-filled evening with a live Jazz concert by U.S. Embassy Officer Mr. Matt Ingeneri in collaboration with Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) Orchestra. More than 100 guests from all walks of life were entertained by the two-hour live performance, which was open to the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Lincoln Corner Johor
On May 15, twenty teachers and librarians from schools and the Melaka State Public Library attended a special workshop on “Information Literacy: Harnessing the Power of E-Library USA” organized at the Lincoln Corner. Lincoln Resource Center Reference Librarian Nurha Matrang introduced participants to the free database and taught them how to search for articles on ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 May, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: eLibraryUSA, Lincoln Corner
On May 14, Economics Section Office Management Specialist James Donnelly presented a seminar on “The U.S. Involvement in Vietnam,” to twenty-five undergraduates taking a modern history clas” at the University of Malaya. The students enjoyed listening, for the first time, candid American perspectives about the Vietnam war, the divided views within U.S. society about fighting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Malaya
May 2-4, sixty-four students participated in a three-day Click 4.0 “Get.Set.Go” Camp at the Royal Penang Hotel. The fourth annual nationwide social innovation camp was represented by students participating in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA) Program, Teach for Malaysia (TFM) program, and English Access Microscholarship Program from Penang, Perak, Johor, and Kedah. The competition-based ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 May, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Click!
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has learned from local police and social media that a group of protestors are planning a demonstration related to domestic political issues. The protest is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Merdeka Square. The protestors may begin gathering at 10:00 a.m. in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is pleased to share the following information about the visit to Malaysia by United States President Barack Obama. The following is an excerpt by Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Susan Rice, National Security Advisor. For full text of the briefing, please click
here . President Barack Obama ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 April, 2014 | Topics:
Events, Former U.S. Government Leaders, News
| Tags: President Obama
On behalf of the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia, I would like to express our sorrow at the news of the passing of the Honorable Karpal Singh and his assistant Michael Cornelius Selvam Vellu. We extend heartfelt condolences to their families and friends. As a Member of Parliament for 30 years, chairman of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 17 April, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Karpal Singh
Malaysian authorities have confirmed the kidnapping of two women, a foreign tourist and a hotel employee, on April 2, 2014, from a water village resort off the coast of the town of Semporna in Eastern Sabah. Police are investigating the incident and no further details are available at this time. The Department of State recently ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
From April 3-23, the
South East Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) will bring together the ten ASEAN country members for the first time this year to participate in the program at the Northern Illinois University (NIU). Student leaders Karanmohan Singh, Nur Akmal Sharizal and Wan Nur Sakinah from SMK Derma, Perlis, B Saktivel Naidu from Sultan Abdul Hamid College, Kedah, Hariharan ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 April, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: ASEAN
On behalf of the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia, I would like to express how sorry we all were to hear the news about the passing of Dr. Irene Fernandez. Our deepest condolences to Irene’s family and her many friends. Irene was a remarkable person and we were all privileged to know her. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 April, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador
| Tags: Dr. Irene Fernandez
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the Lincoln Resource Center (LRC) and INTI International College highlighted women’s empowerment via a seminar on the subject with about 70 Malaysian students and faculty from the American Degree Transfer Program of INTI. The panel of speakers comprising Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA) Coordinators David Peterson, Julia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 March, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: women
On March 26, twenty young Malaysians expressed their sympathies to the families who had loved ones on Malaysia Airlines MH370. As sadness pervades Malaysia regarding this tragedy, Lincoln Corner Kedah took initiatives to help young patrons of the Corner deal with their sadness and concern associated with the daily news about different aspects of the Malaysian ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 March, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: Lincoln Corner, MH370
John Kerry International Women’s Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a day not just to renew our determination to make the world a more peaceful and prosperous place – but to recognize that a world where opportunities for women grow, is a world where the possibilities for peace, prosperity, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 March, 2014 | Topics:
Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
| Tags: peace, Secretary Kerry, women
From March 11-13, the Embassy’s
Lincoln Resource Center and the Kelantan State Public Library’s Lincoln Corner jointly hosted the annual Lincoln Corners Librarians’ workshop in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, March 11-13. Via Skype, Public Affairs Officer Bonnie S Gutman enthusiastically committed to the further development of the Lincoln Corners in Malaysia. PAO Gutman thanked the Director and staff of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 March, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: lincoln resource center
Today there is no significant activity to report in the MH370 SAR effort as we shift our focus from the Gulf of Thailand to the northwestern section of the Strait of Malacca. • USS Kidd arrived in the northwestern section of the Strait of Malacca late this afternoon where she will continue its assistance with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 March, 2014 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: MH370
The United States is continuing to assist the Malaysian Government in search and rescue operations in connection with the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH #370. The
USS Kidd (DDG-100) , an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, began search and rescue operations this afternoon in the Gulf of Thailand. Like the
USS Pinckney , which began search and rescue operations yesterday, the USS ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 March, 2014 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: MH370, USS Kidd
The United States Government continues to closely follow the developments regarding Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 and is assisting the Malaysian Government with search and rescue efforts. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of those on board the Malaysia Airlines flight. At the request of the Malaysian Government, the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 9 March, 2014 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: MH370
The U.S. Embassy is closely following the developments regarding Malaysia Airlines flight #MH370. We extend our thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of those on board the Malaysia Airlines flight. At this time, we can confirm that three U.S. citizens were on board. We are in contact with the individuals’ families. Out of respect ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 March, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Malaysia Airlines, MH370
Press Statement Jen Psaki Department Spokesperson Washington, DC March 7, 2014 The United States has followed the trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim closely. The Court of Appeal overturned his acquittal by the High Court on March 7. Mr. Anwar was sentenced to five years in prison, and the court released him on bail ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 March, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Anwar Ibrahim
Snatch theft and pickpocketing are the most commonly reported crimes in Malaysia and all of us are at risk. Thieves on motorcycles or leaning out of car windows typically snatch handbags, necklaces, and mobile phones from unsuspecting pedestrians. Snatch thieves on motorcycles have been known to drive through “red” traffic signals and onto sidewalks to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 March, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
| Tags: security
Ambassador Joseph Yun and his wife Dr. Billings-Yun visited Perak March 2-3. From the ancient world of the Perak Man to schools and universities that are educating Perak’s future leaders, they saw all that the state has to offer. Ambassador Travels Back in Time Ambassador Yun and his wife Dr. Billings-Yun toured the historic archaeological ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 March, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Yun
Women of the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces share experiences with their female colleagues at the regional military exercise Lieutenant Colonel Salawati Yahaa of the Malaysian Joint Force Headquarters shares her experiences with being a mother of four while serving her country at the first International Sisters in Arms meeting held during the Cobra Gold military ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 February, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: sisters in arms
Opening Remarks at Press Availability Grand Millennium Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Thank you it’s great to be here in Kuala Lumpur today. I’m looking forward to a very productive series of meetings today. But first, I wanted to take a minute to speak about the importance of people-to-people ties in our relationship, and the importance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 24 February, 2014 | Topics:
Press Releases
| Tags: Janice L. Jacobs, Kuala Lumpur
Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun’s Wildlife Protection Event Draws Crowd: On Friday, February 21, 2014, Ambassador Yun hosted panelists from the Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Forestry Department, Danau Gireng Field Centre, and EcoHealth Alliance for a presentation attended by 15 heads of foreign missions in Malaysia, as well as a number of directors of Malaysian and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 February, 2014 | Topics:
Ambassador, Events, News
| Tags: Ambassador Yun
More than 2,000 people came to see the performance of the U.S.-based Johnny Rodgers Band and seven other country music bands from Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore at the Miri Country Music Fest 2014. The band performed a selection of original songs, including “Moving to Graceland” as well as favorite hits by Garth Brooks, Jerry Reed, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 16 February, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News
| Tags: band
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Asia in April The President will travel to Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines in late April as part of his ongoing commitment to increase U.S. diplomatic, economic and security engagement with countries in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 February, 2014 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases
| Tags: President Obama
On February 5, 2014, Ambassador Joseph Yun and his wife Dr. Melanie Billings-Yun visited Bandar Samariang Secondary School Kuching that currently hosts ETA Alexandra Mills. AMB Yun and his wife received warm welcomes from the Kuching State Education officials including the Director of the Kuching State Education, Principal of SMK Bandar Samariang, various school functionaries, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 February, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: Kuching
On January 13, Ambassador Joseph Yun hosted a welcome reception for the new cohort of 100 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETA) at his residence. The reception was attended by key officials from the Ministry of Education Malaysia including Secretary General Datuk Dr. Madinah binti Mohamad and Director General Khair Mohamad Yusof; MACEE Executive Director James ...
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 January, 2014 | Topics:
Education, Events, News
| Tags: English teaching
