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List of Programs & Events in 2008
Ambassador and Mrs. Keith Celebrate the Holidays with Orphans
December 18 On December 18, 2008, Ambassador and Mrs. Keith attended a charitable Christmas high tea at the Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur for more than 100 orphans. The children were from Rumah Kids, Rumah Kasih, Good Samaritan and Agathians Home. The children chatted with the Ambassador and his wife and received Christmas gifts at the event.
Journalists Discuss U.S.-Malaysia Trade and Economic Issues with Amb. Keith
December 15 Ambassador Keith and Embassy Economic Counselor Matt Matthews hosted a roundtable discussion with local journalists on December 15 focused on U.S.-Malaysia economic and trade issues. Among the topics discussed were the future of the U.S. Malaysia Free Trade Agreement, the global economic crisis and its repercussions for Malaysia
Visiting U.S. Senior Scientist Talks About "Green Refrigerators"
December 16 Physicists aren't known for their relaxed ways. But some of them have learned to chill out with the help of sound. Professor Dr. Steven Garrett, Senior Scientist in Thermoacoustics at the Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University visited Malaysia this week and spoke with Yasmin Rasyid, Director of Eco Knights
Ambassador and Mrs. Keith Celebrate the Joy of the Holidays with Special Guests
December 13 On December 13, Ambassador and Mrs. Keith celebrated the holiday season by hosting a party for Embassy families at the Residence. In addition to the families and children of Embassy staff, they invited a group of special guests from Pusat Jagaan Siddharthan Care Centre, a local children's home in Petaling Jaya.
Ambassador Keith Visits Nanyang Siang Pau, One of Malaysia's Oldest Newspapers
December 2 On December 2, 2008 Ambassador Keith paid a visit to Nanyang Siang Pau Newspaper, one of Malaysia's oldest Chinese-language newspapers. He met with Editor in Chief Mr. Chong Tien Siong and senior staff for a broad-ranging, off-the-record discussion, and then visited Nanyang's "Hall of History."
Kelantan Students' English and Teamwork Shine at Lincoln Corner Kota Bharu
November 25 Nearly 60 secondary school students and teachers attended an all-day Vacation English Camp at the Lincoln Corner in the Kelantan State Library in Kota Bharu on November 25. The program's goal was to help students practice English-language reading, listening and speaking skills.
Ambassador Discusses Potential in U.S.-Malaysian Bilateral Relationship
November 19 On November 19, 2008 Ambassador James Keith spoke before a sizeable audience at the Institute for Strategic and International Studies - Malaysia's International Affairs Forum. He discussed the topic of "Potential and Promise for U.S.- Malaysia Relations" and participated in a lively question and answer session moderated by ISIS Chairman and CEO.
U.S. Partnership Enhances Malaysia's Oil Production
November 18 Ambassador James Keith toured Kikeh, Malaysia's first deepwater oil field, on November 18. A joint venture operated by Murphy Oil with its partner Petronas Carigali, Kikeh is cranking out 100,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) in waters 1300 meters deep--no small engineering feat.
"I, too, Sing America" - Sharing the Voices of African-American Poets
November 13 American Professor Hortense Simmons demonstrated the power and beauty of poetry by African-American writers for 200 students and faculty members at Selangor International Islamic University (Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor) on November 13, 2008. Simmons gave engaging readings of poems by Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and others.
Embassy Commercial Attaché discusses trade issue
November 12 U.S. Commercial Attaché Terry Sorgi discussed international trade issues with 120 business and finance students at SEGi College in Kuala Lumpur on November 12, 2008. Topics covered ranged from the status of U.S- Malaysia trade, especially the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, and the current global financial crisis.
Ambassador Keith at Young Enterprise Program Showcase 2008
November 2008 Ambassador James Keith joined in the celebration of entrepreneurial talent and potential at the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)'s 19th Young Enterprise (YE) Program Achievers' Showcase at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur.
Embassy K.L. watches the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
November 5 KL held an event on the morning of November 5 to watch the exciting conclusion of the U.S. Presidential Election at the Renaissance Hotel in Kuala Lumpur along with about 400 invited guests. The Public Affairs Section organized informational displays and activities for guests, including a mock election.
Prof. John Voll on Islam in America at Selangor Int. Islamic University College
October 31 Georgetown University Professor John Voll captivated an audience of nearly 400 students and faculty members at a lecture on "Islam in America Post 9/11: Bridging the Gap Between the US. and the Muslim World." The lecture, hosted by the Selangor International Islamic University College and organized by the U.S. Embassy.
Panel Wows Audience at Forum on U.S Presidential Elections 2008
October 30 Professor John Voll spoke at the STAR-Asian Center for Media Studies Forum on U.S. Elections together with former Fulbright Professor Joan Kosta and Professor Lee Poh Ping of University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Over 200 people attended the forum, which focused on issues of interest in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.
US Fulbright Scholar discusses "Corporate Islam And the Islamic Workplace
October 14 the Fulbright Alumni Association Malaysia (FAAM) in collaboration with Open University Malaysia sponsored a lecture entitled "Corporate Islam And the Islamic Workplace in Malaysia" by Dr. Patricia Sloane-White, of the Department of Sociology & Anthropolgy, Kulliyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, IIUM
Special Needs Ladies enjoy fellowship with Ambassador and student volunteers
October 4 Ambassador and Mrs. James Keith hosted a lunch on Saturday, October 4, 2008 for 22 handicapped ladies and 3 Catholic Sisters from the Asrama Cahaya Home for Handicapped Women in Bukit Nenas, Kuala Lumpur. This was a special occasion for these women, orphaned in World War II and, for the most part, resident at the home ever since.
Embassy outreach in Sabah to promote “Study in the USA.”
September 2008 On September 25 and 26, 2008 at seminars hosted by Lincoln Corner Sabah and University Malaysia Sabah, Embassy Outreach Officer Dan Claffey and IRC Librarian Harvinder Kaur explained the U.S. Embassy’s information outreach programs in Malaysia to groups of government librarians, professors and university students.
What it means to be Muslim in the United States
Imam Mohamad Bashar Arafat, President of the Islamic Affairs Council of Maryland and founder and president of Civilizations Exchange and Cooperation Foundation, came to Malaysia in September 2008 to promote better understanding between Muslims and people of other faiths.
PAO Marrie Schaefer Meets Friends of the Lincoln Resource Center
September 23 Counselor for Public Affairs Marrie Schaefer met with 20 senior library and information center directors and coordinators of American Degree Program granting colleges and universities in Kuala Lumpur at a luncheon organized by the Lincoln Resource Center (LRC) September 23rd.
Inside Story: Sharing the meaning of American idioms with students in Terengganu
September 23 Public Diplomacy Officer Ms. Cody Taylor visited Sekolah Al Amin in Kemaman, Terengganu. During her visit, she delivered a talk to about 80 students entitled "American Idioms." They practiced some of the new expressions learned with Cody, selecting their favorites, such as "all bark and and no bite," "spilling the beans" or "play by ear."
Ambassador hosts Iftar for International Visitor Leadership Program Alumni
September 2 Ambassador hosted an Iftar dinner at his residence in honor of alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). A total of 45 Malaysian and American guests attended the dinner.
English Program at the Malacca Lincoln Corner
August 18 The Public Affairs Section organized a one-day English program at the Malacca Lincoln Corner on August 18, 2008. More than 70 students and teachers practiced English by listening, speaking, and reading during interactive sessions on American sports, music, and politics led by American Embassy staff.
Sultan of Selangor pays a visit to the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan
August 20 The Sultan of Selangor paid a visit to the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan on Wednesday, August 20th, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador James R. Keith. The U.S.S. Reagan arrived in Port Klang on a scheduled port call. The ship, named for the 40th U.S. president, is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered super carrier commissioned in July 2003.
History Comes Alive During DVC August 11 at the K.L. Lincoln Corner
August 11 Dr. Anita Hibler and William Strobridge recently published Elephants for Mr. Lincoln: American Civil War-Era Diplomacy in Southeast Asia, a new book available at Kuala Lumpur's Lincoln Corner that chronicles an interesting period in the US relationship with Southeast Asia. The Embassy hosted a DVC with Dr. Hibler at Lincoln Corner KL
Student Life in Malaysia and the U.S.
July 25 One hundred Malaysian undergraduates from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and 12 American University students collaborated for a one day seminar to exchange information and views on "Student Life in Malaysia and the United States" in Kuantan, Pahang.