Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink’s Travel to Southeast Asia November 27 to December 4 MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON NOVEMBER 26, 2021 Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink will travel to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok from November 27 to December …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Bangkok, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, media note, Office of the Spokesperson, Singapore, Travel
Source: Department of Commerce Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Official Visit to Malaysia ATTENTION: EDITORS November 19, 2021 Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo concluded her visit to Asia with an official visit to Malaysia. She met with Malaysian government leaders to discuss opportunities to strengthen our economic relationship through collaboration and partnership. In her discussions, she highlighted the importance of reliable …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Export and investment promotion, Gina Raimondo, official visit, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Source: Department of Commerce Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Meeting with Malaysia’s Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry, Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali ATTENTION: EDITORS November 18, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with Malaysia’s Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry, Y.B. Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali to discuss ways to deepen U.S.-Malaysia economic ties, including through President Biden’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, Gina Raimondo, Minister of International Trade and Industry, ndo-Pacific, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Source: Department of Commerce Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Meeting with Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Annuar bin Musa ATTENTION: EDITORS November 18, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Multimedia Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Annuar bin Musa . The Secretary highlighted the Biden Administration’s broader objective of working with like-minded …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Gina Raimondo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Annuar bin Musa, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Source: Department of Commerce Readout of Secretary Gina M. Raimondo’s Visit with Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob ATTENTION: EDITORS November 18, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo met with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob to discuss ways to further improve bilateral relations and deepen U.S.-Malaysia economic ties, including through President …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Gina Raimondo, Prime Minister, Readout, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
ATTENTION: EDITORS November 8, 2021 WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will make her first official visit to Asia from Nov. 15-18, where she will meet with government officials and business leaders in Japan, Singapore and Malaysia. Secretary Raimondo will visit the Indo-Pacific region to reaffirm our commitment and strengthen our economic relationship …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM NOVEMBER 1, 2021 Permalink: https://www.state.gov/secretary-antony-j-blinken-at-the-cop26-u-s-center-opening-event/ SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. It is a great pleasure to join all of you for what is the official launch of the U.S. Center here at COP26. And I just want to thank everyone across the U.S. Government who made all …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Climate Change, COP26, Office of the Spokesperson, Secretary Trip, The Secretary of State, United Kingdom
ATTENTION: EDITORS November 1, 2021 Malaysian Armed Forces and U.S. Army Pacific announced today their participation in Exercise Keris Strike 2021, to be held in and around Gurun, Kedah, Malaysia from 1-12 November. Keris Strike is an annual, bilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. This year marks …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 1 November, 2021 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Exercise Keris Strike, Kedah, Malaysian Armed Forces, U.S. Army Pacific
For Immediate Release October 21, 2021 This month, the United States announced an additional $800,000 in COVID-19 assistance for Malaysia. This assistance will support the Government of Malaysia’s efforts to vaccinate hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities. It will also support safe quarantine facilities for these communities, assisting in the protection of Malaysia from SARS-CoV-2 and helping …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 21 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: assistance
ATTENTION: EDITORS October 13, 2021 Kuala Lumpur – On Wednesday 13 October 2021, the program “Creating Agents for Change” was launched by U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Health, Unity, Women and Family Empowerment, YB Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud, and activist Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir. Organized by EMPOWER Malaysia …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 13 October, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Brian McFeeters, Creating Agents for Change, Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Dr. Siti Mariah Mahmud, EMPOWER
ATTENTION: EDITORS August 23, 2021 Dear Editors and Journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Singapore on her first official visit to engage on issues of mutual interest including regional security, the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and our joint efforts to promote a rules-based international order. Tomorrow, August 24th at 10:00 …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 August, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Press Releases, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Indo-Pacific, Singapore, U.S. foreign policy, Vice President Kamala Harris, Vietnam
ATTENTION: EDITORS August 20, 2021 Kuala Lumpur – COVID-19 has not stopped the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters from interacting with different parts of Malaysia. From August 16-20, 2021, Ambassador McFeeters conducted a virtual visit to Sabah through a series of meetings with state government officials, representatives from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Brian McFeeters, Sabah, Virtual Visit
ATTENTION: EDITORS The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with Biji-biji Initiative and Me.reka, is back this year to ignite new ideas and innovations in civic engagement through YSEALI (Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiative) Boot Camp 2021: Sparking Digital Action – Borneo Edition, to be held in October 2021. YSEALI Boot Camp 2021 aims to spark digital action among youth …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 August, 2021 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: YSEALI
ATTENTION: EDITORS August 19, 2021 Kuala Lumpur – On Thursday 19 August 2021, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Brian D. McFeeters launched the second cycle of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) with the Women Entrepreneur Network Association (WENA). AWE is a business development program that empowers women to become independent and confident entrepreneurs through capacity …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 19 August, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: WanitaEmpowered
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2021-013 August 10, 2021 SINGAPORE — Maritime forces from 21 Indo-Pacific partner nations including the U.S. Navy, U.S interagencies, and international organizations began the 20th iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore and virtually, Aug. 10. SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among Southeast Asian countries …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 11 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Indo-Pacific, Press Releases, SEACAT, South East Asia
ATTENTION: EDITORS August 4, 2021 In commemoration of Aidiladha, the U.S. State Department honors Malaysian Muslim volunteer Mohamed Ariq Mokhti, who embodies the universal values of service, selflessness, and compassion in service to bettering the lives of others. Mohamed Ariq participated in a virtual event with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Under Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Antony J. Blinken, Eid al-Adha, Mohamed Ariq, U.S. Mission to ASEAN, U.S. Secretary of State
ATTENTION: EDITORS July 29, 2021 Kuala Lumpur – On Thursday 29 July 2021, in conjunction with the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Deputy Secretary General of the Home Affairs Ministry and representative of the Malaysia Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Council (MAPO), Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, launched the Anti Trafficking Capacity Building …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 29 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur – On Monday, July 5th , 2021, the United States was pleased to deliver one million life-saving jabs of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to assist Malaysia in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Shipments of the vaccine first arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport for distribution to vaccine centers nationwide. Malaysia is one …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: COVID-19 Response, JKJAVMY, KKMPutrajaya, MoFA, MOSTI, Pfizer, Vaccine
Kuala Lumpur – On Wednesday June 23rd, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Public Health, Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood , and U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian McFeeters jointly launched the Virus Hunter campaign. Organized by the Penang Science Cluster (PSC) with the support of U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, the Virus Hunter campaign is aimed at increasing the public, especially young people’s, interest in STEM, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Kuala Lumpur – On June 8, 2021 the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur delivered an additional donation of COVID-19 relief assistance to help Malaysia fight against the pandemic. The supplies were delivered to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) in Putrajaya and included information technology (ICT) equipment that NADMA will use to manage COVID-19 response operations in Malaysia. The donation …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 June, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: MAEPS, NADMA, ODC, ODHACA, U.S. Department of Defense
Malaysia and U.S. Companies Explore Collaboration in Digital Healthcare and Medical Technology through Southeast Asia MedTech Virtual Trade Forum Event highlights opportunities for strong U.S.- Malaysia collaboration in digital healthcare and MedTech to combat noncommunicable diseases and position Malaysia as a leading medical travel destination KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Minister of Health, Dato’ Sri Dr. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Ambassador Brian McFeeters, Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba, Minister of Health
ATTENTION: EDITORS March 10, 2021 Kuala Lumpur – U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Brian McFeeters oversaw a donation of PPE and rapid COVID tests to the Malaysian Ministry of Health today. Ambassador McFeeters met with and thanked Malaysian frontliners and said he hopes the contribution can help ease their tireless work in combating COVID-19. “The U.S. and Malaysia have a long history …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 10 March, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: ambassador, Ambassador Brian McFeeters, PPE
Kuala Lumpur – Ambassador Brian McFeeters, the new U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, arrived in Kuala Lumpur the evening of Friday, February 26, 2021. The Ambassador is pleased to be returning to Malaysia, where he previously served at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur as the Political Counselor from 2009 to 2011. Upon his arrival, …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 27 February, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: Ambassador Brian McFeeters, Arrival, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia
PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE FEBRUARY 19, 2021 Permalink: https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-officially-rejoins-the-paris-agreement/ On January 20, on his first day in office, President Biden signed the instrument to bring the United States back into the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States officially becomes a Party again today. The Paris Agreement is an unprecedented framework for global action. …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 20 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Climate and Environment, Climate Change, environment, Office of the Spokesperson, The Secretary of State
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 25, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson The U.S. Department of State and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remind all travelers that beginning tomorrow, January 26, all air passengers two years of age or older arriving to the United States must provide proof of a negative …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: CDC, guidance, Press Releases
FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 11, 2020 Permalink: https://2017-2021.state.gov/u-s-2020-apec-outcomes/index.html The United States congratulates Malaysia for hosting a successful APEC year despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through entirely virtual APEC meetings, culminating with the virtual meetings of APEC Leaders and Foreign and Trade Ministers, the 21 APEC economies reached consensus on a number of ministerial …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Fact Sheets, News, Press Releases | Tags: APEC, APEC Leaders, Foreign and Trade Ministers, Kuala Lumpur Leaders’ Declaration, Putrajaya
Today, Ambassador Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and Secretary-General for the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development Dato’ Dr. Junaidah binti Kamarruddin officiated the Malaysia launch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a flagship U.S. government program under the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. Through AWE, women entrepreneurs around the globe are …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: AWE, The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs, WENA, Women Entrepreneur Network Association
STANDING TOGETHER….IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD American Cultural Envoys & Malaysian Stars Unite through the Universal Language of Music Kuala Lumpur – This year, the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is celebrating U.S. Independence Day through a special cultural diplomacy collaboration featuring musicians from the U.S. and Malaysia. The bilingual, English-Bahasa track was first …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia, Video | Tags: American Music Abroad, independence day
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 1, 2020 The Justice Department announced today the filing of civil forfeiture complaints seeking the forfeiture and recovery of approximately $96 million in assets allegedly associated with an international conspiracy to launder funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), a Malaysian sovereign wealth …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Malaysia
Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2020 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Today, I have signed into law S. 3744, the “Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020” (the “Act”). The Act holds accountable perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses such as the systematic use of indoctrination camps, forced labor, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 June, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: President Donald J. Trump, Press Statement
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO April 22, 2020 The United States and ASEAN are Partnering to Defeat COVID-19, Build Long-Term Resilience, and Support Economic Recovery Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are enduring strategic partners as we respond to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 14, 2020 The Department of Justice announced today that it has repatriated to Malaysia approximately $300 million (RM 1.292 billion) in additional funds misappropriated from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Malaysia’s investment development fund, and laundered through financial institutions in several jurisdictions, including the …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Malaysia
For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS SPOKESPERSON April 6, 2020 Permalink: https://2017-2021.state.gov/prcs-reported-sinking-of-a-vietnamese-fishing-vessel-in-the-south-china-sea/index.html We are seriously concerned by reports of the PRC’s sinking of a Vietnamese fishing vessel in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. This incident is the latest in a long string of PRC actions to assert unlawful maritime …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
REMARKS Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Centara Grand Bangkok, Thailand AUGUST 1, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Foreign Minister. I want to thank you, Thailand, for hosting this special ministerial marking a decade of the Lower Mekong Initiative. The United States has been a proud partner for those whole 10 years, and thanks to …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
PUTRAJAYA – U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General John P. Cronan met today with Malaysian Attorney General Tommy Thomas and Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng to confirm the initiation of the process to return approximately $196 million (RM 812.9 million) to Malaysia, representing the first installment of funds recovered …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, East Asia & Pacific, Events, News, Press Releases, Regions, U.S. & Malaysia | Tags: 1MDB, Ambassador Lakhdhir, John P. Cronan, Lim Guan Eng, Malaysian Attorney General, Minister of Finance, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Tommy Thomas
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC April 21, 2019 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terror attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter morning. Attacks on innocent people gathering in a place of worship or enjoying a holiday meal are affronts to the universal values and freedoms that we …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 April, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Press Releases, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo, Sri Lanka
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC December 11, 2018 On November 28, 2018, I designated Burma, China, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, as Countries of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 for having engaged in or tolerated ”systematic, ongoing, [and] egregious …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Press Releases, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, to get a chance to make a set of remarks about …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 6 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Remarks, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 5 December, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Remarks, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo
December 4, 2018 George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, passed away on November 30, 2018. President George H.W. Bush served as a Congressman from Texas, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in China, Director of Central Intelligence, Vice President of eight years to President Ronald …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 4 December, 2018 | Topics: embassy, Press Releases
Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC November 18, 2018 11/18/2018 04:38 PM EST One year ago in Vietnam, President Donald J. Trump laid out America’s vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, in which all nations are sovereign, strong, and prosperous. This week, Vice President Michael R. Pence reaffirmed the ironclad and enduring …
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 18 November, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Indo-Pacific, Press Releases
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, Exclude, Press Releases | Tags: Arrival, Kamala Lakhdir
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
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
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: Exclude, Press Releases | Tags: Labor Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Americans and Malaysians alike have been shocked by the horrific images of the senseless violence carried out by the “Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant”, also called ISIL. Atrocities described by Iraqi officials include the massacre of 1,000 people, including 100 children, in Mosul and the killing, raping, burning, and selling of innocent women …
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By Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun | 27 September, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: countering violent extremism, ISIL
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
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
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: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usembassykl/14995116035/
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By U.S. Embassy Malaysia | 22 August, 2014 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: MH17, mourning
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn the news of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be for the families who lost loved ones. On behalf of the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia, I offer our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those onboard. The …
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By Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun | 18 July, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: MH17
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
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
According to the World Health Organisation, more than half a million people died from malaria in 2012 and 20 per cent of those deaths are attributed to false or substandard medication. Most of those deaths occurred in Africa, where a child dies every minute from malaria. Adding to the tragedy is the fact that malaria …
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By Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun | 4 June, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases | Tags: malaria, World Anti-Counterfeiting Day
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
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
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
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
