THE EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HOSTED THE 69TH NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

On 30 August 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington, D.C. hosted the 69th National Day Celebration, bringing together the Malaysian diaspora from across the United States.

In his welcoming address, His Excellency Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Ambassador of Malaysia to the United States, underscored the importance of unity, national pride, and the vital role of the diaspora in carrying the spirit of Malaysia abroad.

The event was also graced by the presence of Her Excellency Dato’ Nadzirah Osman, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations, alongside Consul General Wan Nurshima Wan Jusoh (Los Angeles) Consulate General of Malaysia in Los Angeles and Consul General Norhalilah Abdul Jalil (New York) Consulate General of Malaysia in New York .

It was a memorable gathering filled with warmth, camaraderie, and pride as everyone came together to celebrate our shared heritage and enduring love for Malaysia.