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EXTENSION OF VALIDITY PERIOD FOR MALAYSIA PASSPORT EXPIRING IN 2021

We refer to the announcement by the Malaysian Immigration Department dated 1 June 2021 that Malaysian passports expiring in 2021 are eligible for extension by a period of 2 years, free of charge. For Malaysians residing in Australia, please note that the following requirements must be fulfilled in order to be granted the extension:   1. Hold valid long-term visa in...
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NOTICE: PASSPORT RENEWAL

As many are aware, there has been a surge in applications for Malaysian passport renewal brought about by Covid-19 travel restrictions. This unprecedented volume has resulted in substantial processing delays. While we work to address this situation, kindly note the followings: To legally stay in Australia, you must ensure that you have a valid Australian visa (not expired). ...
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QURAN HOUR

In support of this year’s World #QuranHour campaign with the theme ‘World of Compassion”, staff at the High Commission had a #QuranHour session on 6 May 2021. Led by Ustaz Iszam Padil, the participants recited Surah Al-Mulk and reflected on the meaning and lessons from the Surah.   #QuranHour is a campaign initiated by Warisan Ummah Ikhlas Foundation (WUIF) to encourage...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: LETTER OF UNDERTAKING (LOU) NO LONGER REQUIRED

ANNOUNCEMENT Effective 1st May 2021, submission of the Letter of Undertaking (LOU) is no longer required for all travelers to Malaysia. If you are on a flight arriving before 1 May and have submitted your LOU via the online form, your submission will still be processed. If you have a flight later than 1 May, regardless of submission, you do not need the LOU...
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ACC ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HONOURABLE ZED SESELJA, MINISTER FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PACIFIC, 20 APRIL 2021

On 20 April 2021, ACC Heads of Mission met with The Honourable Zed Seselja, Minister for International Development and the Pacific at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of ASEAN-Australia relations, and discussed matters pertaining to post-Covid recovery including importance of equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in the region. The...
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