Mr. Johan Arief, First Secretary of the Embassy of Malaysia in Lebanon undertook a visit to the Orphan Welfare Organization-جمعية رعاية اليتيم في صيدا and had the opportunity to engage with Dr. Said El-Makkaoui, President of the Orphan Welfare Society - Saida and his team to further discuss the Ramadan Project for 2024, focusing on orphaned children. The Embassy looks forward to engaging with local NGOs.
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YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Defence of Malaysia led a delegation for an official visit to Lebanon from 29 to 30 September 2026. The Defence Minister was also accompanied by Dato’ Mohd Yani Daud, Deputy Secretary General (Policy) of the Ministry of Defence, and Lt Gen Datuk Sri Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander of the Joint Forces of Malaysia. During the visit, Dato’ Seri Khaled Nordin visited the Embassy of Malaysia in Lebanon on 29 September 2026 for an Office Call with TYT Anwar Udzir, Ambassador of Malaysia to Lebanon. The Minister’s programme at the Embassy also included inauguration of a mini gymnasium, with its equipment donated by MALBATT 850-13, in the Embassy. The Minister of Defence later completed a symbolic presentation of donation with Brigadier General Imad Khreich, Director General of Lebanese Civil Defence in a ceremony of handing over of medical apparatus and fire extinguishers by Malaysia to the Lebanese Civil Defence. The visit reflected Malaysia’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and defence cooperation with Lebanon.
Mr Johan Arief, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, Embassy of Malaysia in Lebanon, had the honour of holding a video conference with Mr Hairul Abdul Karim, Education Consul, and Mr Luqman Nurhakim Jainon, Education Vice Consul, Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai, covering Lebanon. The discussion focused on issues of mutual interest, particularly on strengthening educational cooperation between Malaysia and Lebanon, including opportunities for academic collaboration, student mobility, and institutional linkages. The meeting also explored potential initiatives to further connect Malaysian and Lebanese higher education institutions and expand opportunities for students and academics from both countries. The Embassy of Malaysia in Beirut remains committed to promoting stronger education ties between Malaysia and Lebanon and exploring opportunities for further cooperation in the higher education sector.
The Embassy of Malaysia in Beirut continues to actively promote humanitarian, tourism, culture and people-to-people exchanges between Malaysia and Lebanon through various engagements with the Lebanese public and media. On 31 August 2026, Mr Johan Arief, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Malaysia in Lebanon, was featured in an interview with popular Lebanese radio host Maya Nassar on Virgin Radio Lebanon The interview gave us a chance to introduce Malaysia to a wider Lebanese audience and highlight its diverse tourism offerings, rich multicultural heritage, renowned hospitality, cuisine, nature, and unique travel experiences. During the interview, Mr Johan Arief also promoted Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Malaysia's national tourism campaign, which aims to attract 35.6 million international tourist arrivals and generate RM147.1 billion in tourism receipts, while showcasing Malaysia's diverse culture, natural attractions, heritage, gastronomy and world-class tourism experiences. He further highlighted the ease of travel for Lebanese citizens, noting that Lebanese passport holders may enter Malaysia without a visa for social visits of up to 90 days. This provides an excellent opportunity for Lebanese travellers to discover the diversity, hospitality and vibrant culture of Malaysia. On 30 August 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia in Beirut also participated in the Jounieh Festival, where Mr Johan Arief shared the Embassy's initiatives to strengthen tourism and cultural links between Malaysia and Lebanon. The engagement provided a valuable platform to promote Malaysia as an attractive tourism destination while encouraging greater people-to-people exchanges and cultural understanding between the two countries. Through tourism promotion programmes, cultural activities and engagements with the local community, the Embassy remains committed to bringing the people of Malaysia and Lebanon closer together. We hope to inspire more Malaysians to discover the beauty and rich heritage of Lebanon, while encouraging more Lebanese travellers to experience the many wonders of Malaysia.
