Press Release: Malaysia deposited the Instrument of Ratification on the UNCAC, 24 September 2008
Malaysia deposited the Instrument of Ratification on the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) at the United Nations in New York today. The Instrument of ratification was deposited by the Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Minister of Foreign Affairs who is in New York to attend the 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Session.
Press Release: Press Statement on The Bombing Incident at The Marriott Hotel, Islamabad on 20 September 2008
The Government of Malaysia condemns in the strongest term the horrific bomb attack at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad on the evening of 20 September 2008, which has claimed the lives of so many innocent civilians.
Press Statement on the Bombing Incident at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad on 20 September 2008
The Government of Malaysia condemns in the strongest term the horrific bomb attack at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad on the evening of 20 September 2008, which has claimed the lives of so many innocent civilians.
Press Release: Malaysia’s Ratification to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), 17 September 2008/
Malaysia Meratifikasi Konvensyen Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu Mengenai Pencegahan Rasuah,
17 September 2008
Malaysia signed the Instrument of Ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) during a special ceremony today held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Putrajaya. The Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim, Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed on behalf of the Government of Malaysia the instrument of ratification which was witnessed by the Director-General of the Anti Corruption Agency of Malaysia. The instrument of ratification will be deposited at the United Nations during the forthcoming 63rd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Session in New York.
Press Release : Statement by The Honourable Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim Minister of Foreign Affairs Malaysia on The Visit by The Special Envoys to The President of The Republic of The Philippines
President Arroyo’s Special Envoy, Hon. Hermogenes C. Esperon is visiting Malaysia from 10-11 September 2008 to deliver a message from the President on current developments in southern Philippines to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Wednesday deposited its instrument of ratification to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry Wednesday stated the instrument of ratification was deposited by the minister, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, in New York at the 63rd United Nations General Assembly.
The UNCAC ratification by Malaysia is a testimony of the government's commitment in promoting and strengthening measures to combat corruption at domestic, regional and global level, in line with the national agenda to make ethics and integrity as an integral part of society's norm and culture, said the statement.
The ratification also reflects Malaysia's intention to be a full convention member and be proactive in combatting corruption.
Rais had signed the instrument of ratification, on behalf of the Malaysian government, in a special ceremony on Sept 17 in Putrajaya.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has cancelled his visit to the United States, scheduled from Thursday until Oct 1.
According to a statement issued by the deputy prime minister's office Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had agreed to the cancellation.
"This is due to the ongoing global economic situation which needs the attention of the deputy prime minister to ensure the country's economy remains on strong footing," the statement said.
Moreover, the statement said, Najib had just been appointed the finance minister on Sept 17.
"He needs the time to get all the briefings on the country's current economic situation from the various agencies under the Finance Ministry," it said.
Following the cancellation, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim would now lead the Malaysian delegation to the 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly and deliver a keynote address on Sept 27.
Among others, the statement said, the speech would touch on Malaysia's views on issues such as the nation's sovereignty, food crisis and piracy.
The Consul General of Malaysia in Frankfurt and Madam Khadijah Mahmud hosted a Hari Raya Open House for Malaysians and Friends of Malaysia and their families at the Official Residence on Wednesday, 1 October 2008.The Open House, held between 5.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. saw the attendance of approximately 200 invitees.Among the invitees were Malaysian students studying in and around Frankfurt.Traditional Malaysian delicacies, including Rendang Tok, Chicken Rendang, Nasi Impit, Lemang, Lontong and Mee Rebus were prepared, under the guidance of Chef Ismail Ahmad of the Rebung Restaurant, Bangsar.
Australian Trade Minister, Simon Crean is leading Australian delegation for the Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meeting in Kuala Lumpur from 6-7 October 2008. Minister Crean is accompanied by a business delegation including representatives from Australia and New Zealand banking group, Booz & Company, Sinclair Kinght Merz and Toll Malaysia. The last JTC meeting was held in Adelaide, Australia in 2006.
The JTC is expected to discuss on the resumption of Malaysia-Australia FTA negotiations and to work on the outstanding issues from the recent conclusion of ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA negotiations.
DUBAI, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian embassy in Abu
Dhabi was a hive of activity Thursday as it opened its doors to Malaysians from
across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Aidilfitri open house.
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