History
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Sweden were established in 1958. Both countries share a profound respect for regionalism, multilateralism and international law, and have collaborated on many mutual issues. The Swedish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur was established in 1976, while Malaysia established its Embassy in Stockholm in 1986.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE CHANCERY’S BUILDING
The Chancery, which is located at Karlavägen 37, was constructed in 1876. It was the private residence of Lieutenant Albert Uggla, a member of the Swedish General Staff. The ownership of the residence then was transferred to Carl Frans Lundström, a Swedish industrialist and politician in 1885 and later to Consul General Axel Ax:son Johnson, a member of a prominent Swedish business family in 1917. With the changes in ownership, the building was subjected to several major renovations, resulting in the present-day English characteristics. Before the Government of Malaysia rented the building in 1992, it was occupied by a private company – Cap Gemini. After some minor renovation, the Embassy moved into the building in mid-September 1993.
In 1999, the Government of Malaysia decided to purchase the building and the purchase contract was finalised and duly signed on 11 July 2000.
The Chancery building, located among some of the well-established residences in the heart of Stockholm, is declared by the Swedish Government as a national heritage building. Being in this category, owners are not allowed to make major renovation under local law.
Embassy of Malaysia,
Stockholm, Sweden
28 January 2024