History History

Since Timor-Leste’s independence in 2002, Malaysia has played a pivotal role in providing support and assistance in the areas of security, development of human resources and institutional capacity. This unwavering support has translated into the existing warm, cordial and friendly bilateral relations between Malaysia and Timor-Leste. Malaysia is one of Timor-Leste’s strongest collaborators in the latters’s nation-building efforts. Over the years, assistance has been largely channelled through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) and the Malaysian Defence Cooperation Programme (MDCP).

 

Embassy of Malaysia in Dili

Malaysia was the first country to set up a Liaison Office in Dili on 13 April 2001 - before the independence of Timor-Leste. It operated from Central Maritime Hotel near the Dili Port until October 2001. Effective 8 October 2001, the Malaysian Liaison Office operated from a new location situated in the heart of Dili - at Avenida Almirante Americo Thomas, Mandarin. Malaysia became the first ASEAN country to establish an Embassy in Dili when the Liaison Office was upgraded to a full-fledged embassy on the eve of Timor-Leste’s Independence on 20 May 2002. Since 1 June 2005, the Embassy continues to operate its premise at Jalan Pantai Kelapa. H.E. Abdullah Faiz Zain became Malaysia’s first Ambassador to Timor-Leste when he presented his Letter of Credence to H.E. President Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao at the Palace of Ashes in Dili on 18 September 2003.

 

  

2001 - 2005
Avenida Almirante Americo Thomas, Mandarin