Ambassador Keith Engages Lively Audience at Royal Commonwealth Club
October 22 Ambassador Keith gave a talk entitled “Obama: A Breath of Fresh Air” to a large audience at the Royal Commonwealth Club in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur. Invited by the President of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Datuk Muhammad Feisol Hassan, the Ambassador spoke about the impact of the Obama presidency thus far...
Youth Leaders Strategize to Help Local Communities in Malaysia
Oct. 2-4 With support from the U.S. Embassy, Youth Exchange & Study (YES) alumni who participated in various American Field Service (AFS) exchange programs organized a weekend leadership camp from October 2 to 4, 2009 for the growing number of YES alumni from different states in Malaysia.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Wow Malaysian Audiences
October 3 The Thunderbirds performed for an estimated crowd of 100,000, who withstood drizzling rain and high temperatures to get a close-up view of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at Subang Airbase.
USAF Thunderbirds Bring Joy to Orphans in Kuala Lumpur
October 1 The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds organized a community relations event for 72 orphans from three charitable homes in the Kuala Lumpur area: Darul Kifayah, House of Joy and Lighthouse at RMAF Subang Airbase.
“Virtual Wine Tasting” at the US Embassy
September 30 Ambassador James R. Keith welcomed the participants in Malaysia and California to the first “virtual wine tasting” via video conference ever held in Malaysia at the U.S. Embassy on September 30th. The California Wine Institute teamed up with the Embassy’s Office of Agricultural Affairs and the U.S. Commercial Service for this event.
Engaging Muslim Education Partners at Ramadan Iftar
September 16 As a follow-up to President Obama’s Cairo Speech, Cultural Affairs Officer Nicholas Papp spoke on “A New Beginning” to a group of 30 officials, administrators and faculty from The University of Technology Malaysia (UTM) at a pre-Iftar roundtable discussion.
Activists Express the Need to Empower Women
September 16 Fifteen women of influence gathered for a luncheon discussion on issues and activities relating to the political, economic and social advancement of women in Malaysia.
Exchange Program Alumni Attend Ambassador’s IFTAR in Full Force
September 15 Ambassador James Keith’s final in a series of Iftar dinners welcomed 50 U.S. government sponsored exchange program alumni and senior scholars. The distinguished guest list included many alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program, the Fulbright program, the Humphrey and Eisenhower programs as well as alumni from youth exchange programs.
Expanding Youth Engagement at the Lincoln Corner - Terengganu
September 9 Cultural Affairs Officer Nicholas Papp briefed 45 students and faculty members of University Technology MARA (UiTM) Terengganu Dungun Campus in a highly engaging and interactive multimedia presentation and discussion.
Lincoln Corner and Universiti Utara Malaysia Host Social Networking Seminars
September 8 Lincoln Resource Center (LRC) Librarian held two separate seminars on Librarians and Web 2.0 for 40 librarians and researchers at the Lincoln Corner in Alor Setar Kedah and 20 librarians and faculty members at the Universiti Utara Malaysia in Kedah.
Malaysian Civil Society Empowered by NGO Management
September 2-3 Nan Aron, founder and President of Alliance for Justice, a national association of American public interest and civil rights organizations visited Malaysia in early September. During her visit to Kuala Lumpur, Aron shared her expertise with a wide variety of rule of law-oriented and other NGO representatives.
US, Malaysia to Work Together on Combating Human Trafficking
August 27 The U.S. and Malaysia are taking their cooperation in combating human trafficking to another level, where the two countries now plan to undertake joint training programs and exchange experience. Director of the US State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, spoke with a small gathering of...
Pacific Airlift Rally 2009 Takes Off in Malaysia
August 17-21 The Pacific Airlift Rally 2009, co-hosted by the U.S. and Royal Malaysian Air Forces kicked off on August 17 with an opening ceremony at the Subang RMAF air base in Shah Alam, Selangor. Lt. General Dato’ Rodzali bin Daud, Royal Malaysian Air Force air operations commander, officiated the event.
Legal Aspects of Border Security Seminar
August 17-20 Deputy Chief of Mission Rob Rapson opened a maritime border security seminar organized by the Office of Defence Cooperation titled “Legal Aspects of Border Security in a Maritime Environment” from 17 – 20 August 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in Malacca.
Ambassador attends American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
August 19 Ambassador Keith attended a luncheon with the Executive Director of Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) hosted by the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). At the luncheon Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr. Mohamed Ariff, Executive Director, MIER delivered a Keynote Address entitled “Effects of the Global Financial Crisis”.
Ambassador attends Women’s Summit 2009 in Kuala Lumpur
August 18 Ambassador Keith attended the opening of The Women’s Summit on August 18, 2009, at Sime Darby Convention Center. The event was launched by Malaysia’s Minister of Women, Family & Community Development, Dato’ Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, with a Keynote Address delivered by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Save Our Earth! Kelantan Students Focus on the Environment in Poster Competition
August 10 Students at Aman Islamic Secondary School in Kota Bharu participated in an earth -focused poster designing competition. The theme for the competition was “Protecting the Environment.” Over 20 students submitted their designs and three were chosen as the winners. The prizes were awarded by Mr. Alberto Goetzl, an American environmental expert.
Reaches Out to NGOs and University Audiences on Climate Change
August 4 Alberto Goetzl, a U.S. forestry expert, visited Malaysia in early August to share his expertise about deforestation and climate change with university and NGO audiences across Malaysia. Mr. Goetzl delivered presentations at public universities in five states and engaged academics and students on environmental issues in both the U.S. and Malaysia.
Ambassador Keith Engages in NST Live Web Chat
August 4 Ambassador Keith spent over an hour with a large number of readers of the New Straits Times Online during a live webchat on NST Live. The Ambassador responded to numerous questions on a broad array of topics ranging from nuclear non-proliferation, to human trafficking to a recent uptick in the numbers of Malaysians requesting U.S. student visas.
Lincoln Corner Sarawak — A Launchpad to Promote History of US Space Exploration
July 25 The Lincoln Corner in Sarawak organized a book display, poster exhibition and video screening to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Apollo II and the 50th anniversary of NASA.
“Tricks of the Trade” with Malaysian Media and Public Relations Professionals
July 21 Embassy Kuala Lumpur Press and Information Officer Tina Malone took part in a Media Relations training seminar organized by the Malaysian Press Institute for a group of 30 Public Relations Officers from a variety of private sector and government-linked companies (GLCs).
Launching of Lubri-Loy in Malaysia
July 17 Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) will work together with a U.S. producer of industrial lubricants to develop high-quality products at lower cost. Embassy Commercial Counselor Nassir Abbasi took part in a signing ceremony on July 20 between Lubri-Loy Inc., Universiti Malaysia Pahang, and Urban Environmental Industries Bhd.
Closing Ceremony of DEA Chemical Diversion and Clandestine Laboratory Seminar
July 17 The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Ismail bin Haji Omar, Royal Malaysia Police, and honorary guest, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, Marrie Schaefer, officiated at the closing ceremony of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Chemical Diversion and Clandestine Laboratory seminar held at the Royal Malaysia Police College.
Counselor for Public Affairs Talks Shop to Ministry Officials at the IDFR
July 15 Counselor for Public Affairs Marrie Schaefer spoke at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) on the Role of the U.S. Mission in Public Diplomacy. Her two-hour outreach presentation to IDFR was part of a four- day course on Public Diplomacy and Media Skills for 45 mid-level officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
“Peace Depends on Justice:” Judge Discusses Judicial Independence in America
July 13-16 U.S. Court of Appeal Judge David Ebel visited Kuala Lumpur in mid-July to share his perspectives on judicial ethics and independence in the American context. During his visit here, he strengthened ties between the Malaysian and American judiciaries by meeting with senior members of the Malaysian judiciary and legal profession.