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Press Release: Travel Advisory to Lebanon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises Malaysians to postpone all travel to Lebanon at this time because of the highly volatile security situation there, which could deteriorate without warning and lead to widespread violence. Malaysians could be caught up in any violence directed at others.
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Press Release: Announcement of Humanitarian Assistance to the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar through Tabung Bencana Kementerian Luar Negeri, 8 May 2008
To ease the burden of the victims of Tropical Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had activated the “Tabung Bencana Kementerian Luar Negeri” to enable the Malaysian public to channel monetary contribution to the disaster victims in Myanmar.
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Kenyataan Akhbar: Hasil Lawatan Suai Kenal Y.B. Menteri Luar Negeri ke Republik Filipina, 7 hingga 8 Mei 2008
Y.B. Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim, Menteri Luar Negeri telah mengadakan lawatan suai kenal ke Republik Filipina pada 7 hingga 8 Mei 2008. Beliau telah diiringi oleh isteri beliau, Y. Bhg. Datin Seri Maznah Muhamat dan pegawai-pegawai Kementerian Luar Negeri.
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Press Release: Introductory Visit of Y.B. Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, to the Republic of the Philippines, from 7 to 8 May 2008
Y.B. Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, will be undertaking an introductory visit to the Republic of the Philippines from 7 to 8 May 2008. The visit is traditionally undertaken by the newly appointed ASEAN foreign ministers to visit their counterparts after assuming office.
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Press Release: Assistance to the victims of cyclone Nargis
in Myanmar, 6 May 2008
Malaysia is deeply shock and saddened to learn of the deadly effect of Cyclone Nargis that struck southern Myanmar particularly in the divisions of Ayeyarwaddy, Yangon and Bago as well as in the states of Mon and Kayin from 2 to 3 May 2008. The ferocious cyclone has caused tragic death and destruction to the people living in those affected areas.
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Malaysians Advised To Postpone All Travels To Lebanon
12-05-2008 ~ BERNAMA
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| KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have been advised to postpone all travel to Lebanon at the moment due to the highly volatile security situation in the country.
The Foreign Ministry said on Monday the situation could deteriorate without warning and lead to widespread violence.
Malaysians could be caught up in violence directed at others as the security situation remained fragile and could deteriorate rapidly, Wisma Putra said in a statement.
The Malaysian Embassy in Beirut is temporarily close since Friday due to ongoing concerns about the security situation in the vicinity of the embassy, it added.
Fightings erupted in Beirut between the government and the Hizbollah-led opposition supporters since almost a week ago, leaving over 40 people dead, according to news reports from Beirut.
Wisma Putra also urged Malaysians already in Lebanon to avoid unnecessary local travel and monitor the media for information about new security risks and threats.
Access routes to the Beirut International Airport were restricted and the airport had announced its temporary closure, the statement said.
Malaysians requiring emergency consular assistance could call the 24-hour consular emergency centre at telephone number 961-3-370902 and are advised to check with airlines regarding future flight information to and from Beirut, it added.
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Malaysia Wants Asean Charter To Be A Success, Says Rais
12-05-2008 ~ BERNAMA
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| PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants to ensure that the Asean Charter, which gives the group a legal identity and turn it into a more effective and cohesive organisation, becomes a success, said Foreign Minister Datuk Dr Rais Yatim.
"We would like to prioritise matters pertaining to relations with Asean countries firstly, for example with Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and the other seven nations of Asean to ensure the success of the Charter.
"It is based on three pillars, namely the political and security well-being of the grouping, the economic well-being and also the social and cultural well- being," he told Bernama recently.
He said it was important as "this is where we dwell and share our future".
Rais said this when asked about Malaysia's foreign relations policy.
Asean leaders signed the historic accord last November after four decades of the group's existence.
In a nutshell, the ASEAN Charter is all about giving the grouping a stronger and collective voice on the international stage and ensuring plans endorsed by its leaders are effectively implemented according to timelines.
Some critics condemned the document as diluted to irrelevance, with one Asean member, the Philippines reportedly warning that its legislature was unlikely to ratify it.
ASEAN governments have one year to ratify the charter.
ASEAN groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Since his appointment as the foreign minister on March 19, Rais has so far visited Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and Philippines.
The visits are part of the tradition of newly appointed Asean foreign ministers aimed at establishing rapport with their counterparts after assuming office.
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Latest News from Missions |
ASEAN GAMES 2008 - SEPAK TAKRAW
News from Consulate General of Malaysia, Jeddah
10-05-2008
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 ASEAN GAMES 2008 kicks off with a Sepak Takraw Tournament organized by the Consulate General of Malaysia at its premises on 7 May 2008.
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Saudi, Malaysian firms met to explore new avenues
News from Consulate General of Malaysia, Jeddah
09-05-2008
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Nearly 100 engineering and consultancy firms from Malaysia and Saudi Arabia met on 5 & 6 May 2008 in Riyadh at the Saudi-Malaysia Forum to explore new avenues of cooperation between the two countries.
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Visit by the Post Graduate Students of Mahamakut Buddist University, Songkhla
News from Consulate General of Malaysia, Songkhla
09-05-2008
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Time: 1400 hrs
Venue: Consulate General of Malaysia, Songkhla |
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Introductory Visit of Y.B. Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Minister Of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, to Indonesia,
4-6 May 2008
News from Embassy of Malaysia, Jakarta
09-05-2008
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 Travel Advisory
News from Consulate General of Malaysia, Karachi
08-05-2008
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Malaysian citizens who plan to travel abroad should take extra precautionary measures. |
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