OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF
MALAYSIA PAVILLION PG. 4
THE GULFOOD
2019
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#QURANHOUR RAMADAN WORLD OF VOL.01 IN DUBAI JAN-JUN COMPASSION
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Dear respected readers,
Greetings from Dubai.
The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pleased to issue the first edition of Malawakil Dubai’s e-newsletter for 2019. This e-newsletter serves as an important update on the events and activities undertaken by the Consulate General’s Office for the period from January to June 2019. BIO As in the previous years, the first half of 2019 had been eventful for our BORN IN PERAK, MALAYSIA. Mission. A number of engagements with the host government, diplomatic GRADUATED FROM NATIONAL ENERGY corps and local business community were organised with the aim to further UNIVERSITY ( UNITEN ) IN 2002 WITH a strengthen Malaysia-UAE bilateral relations and promote Malaysia in Dubai BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (HONS). and the Northern Emirates. PREVIOUS POSTs: DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & Among them include the visit by HRH Crowne Prince of Pahang, YAB Chief PUBLICATIONS AT THE SOUTHEAST Minister of Selangor and YB Chairman of Industry, Trade, Investment & ASIA REGIONAL CENTRE FOR Entrepreneur Development Committee of State of Kelantan and YB Minister COUNTER TERRORISM (SEARCCT). of Tourism. COUNSELLOR IN CHARGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES AT THE PERMANENT MISSION OF MALAYSIA TO THE In this regard, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to the UNITED NATIONS (un) OFFICE in previous Consul General, YBhg. Dato’ Yubazlan Yusof, for his great service geneva. and contributions. We would also like to congratulate him for his appointment CHARGE D’AFFAIRES as the new Ambassador of Malaysia to Azerbaijan. We wish him all the best. a.i/counsellor at the embassy of Malaysia in Pyongyang, north As a new Consul General, I take up this post with great honour and will do my Korea. utmost to continue the excellent work by YBhg. Dato’ Yubazlan and previous Consul Generals. I also hope that our fellow Malaysians residing in Dubai and Northern Emirates will continue to extend their strong supports to the
Consulate General’s Office. Our Office remains committed to creating awareness of our roles and functions for Malaysians and friends of Malaysia in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
MOHD HASRIL ABDUL HAMID
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THE ARRIVAL OF THE NEW CONSUL GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN DUBAI, UAE
DUBAI, 28 JUNE: Heads of agency in Dubai and members of the Consulate General Office received Mohd Hasril Abdul Hamid, the new Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai, at Dubai International Airport.
Mohd Hasril is the fourth Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai since the Office’s establishment. Under the Sistem Pentadbiran Kerajaan Malaysia (SPKM) initiatives, the Consulate General is tasked to take responsibilities on matters stipulated under the SPKM and head several Malaysian Government agencies under its establishments such as MATRADE, MIDA, Education Malaysia,
Agriculture and Tourism Malaysia offices.
Welcome to Dubai, Ahlan wa Sahlan Mr. Hasril!
SENDING OFF CONSUL GENERAL OF MALAYSIA
DUBAI, 20 JUNE: Officials and spouses of the Consulate General’s Office in Dubai gathered at Dubai International Airport to send off the departing Consul General, YBhg. Dato’ Yubazlan Yusof who has
been appointed as the Ambassador of Malaysia to Azerbaijan.
A few Malaysians based in Dubai were also present. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to YBhg. Dato’ Yubazlan Yusof, for his great service and contributions. We wish YBhg. Dato’ and his family all the best in the future.
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OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF MALAYSIA
PAVILION AT THE ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET BY YB DATUK MOHAMMADIN KETAPI, MINISTER OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE OF MALAYSIA
DUBAI, 28 APRIL: YB Datuk Mohammadin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia officially launched the Malaysia Pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2019 in Dubai. The occasion was also attended by the Director General of Tourism Malaysia, Datuk Musa Yusof and Consul General of Malaysia to Dubai, Dato’ Yubazlan Yusof.
The Honourable Minister was leading a delegation of 87 Malaysian participants from 61 organisations to participate in ATM in Dubai from 28 April to 1 May 2019. The participation in ATM 2019 was in line with Tourism Malaysia’s continuous
efforts to publicise the Visit Malaysia (VM) 2020 campaign to tourism industry players in the Middle East. Malaysia is certainly stepping up its promotion this year in preparation of Visit Malaysia 2020, during which the target is to welcome 30 million tourists from around the world with RM100 billion tourist receipts. Through its participation in ATM, Tourism Malaysia sought to attract more West Asian tourists to its shores to achieve its tourism target for 2019. The tourist arrivals from West Asia have rebounded to Malaysia by 25.3% in 2018 from 251,937 to 315,937 led by the growth of Oman (+36.9%), KSA (11.6%) and UAE (9.7%). Last year, Malaysia recorded RM3.1 billion of
tourist receipts from West Asia, a growth of 32.9% as compared to the previous year.
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WORKING VISIT BY YB DR. MARSZLEE MALIK, MINISTER OF EDUCATION OF MALAYSIA
DUBAI, 10 APRIL: YB Dr. Marszlee
Malik, Malaysia’s Minister of Education arrived in Dubai on 10 April 2019 for one day working visit. During the visit, he met (i) H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council,
(ii) Mr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and President of Thumbay Ltd., and (iii) Mr. Salem MA, the General Manager of Lulu
Group.
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THE GULFOOD 2019
Gulfood is the world's largest annual food & beverage trade exhibition. The event attracts food and beverage industries and professionals to Dubai from all over the world. Gulfood 2019 was the 24th edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show. This year event run under the theme,
“The World of Good. DUBAI, 21 FEBRUARY: The coconut products, corn products, The World of Food.” Gulfood 2019 was held from 17 – paste and sauces, spices and
The theme highlighted 21 February 2019 at Dubai World condiments, biscuits, cookies. Other Gulfood’s status as a global Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, co-exhibitors from the agencies trend-setting pioneer in the United Arab Emirates. bring the total number of Malaysian exhibitors to 92 companies. food and beverage industry. This year marks Malaysia's 15th Malaysia's participation in the event More than 5,000 exhibitors consecutive participation with 61 was aimed at promoting Malaysia from 120 countries displayed Malaysian companies and 5 food and beverages products in the their latest innovations and agencies promoting snacks, GCC as well as MENA region. new-to-market products. beverages, ready to eat meal,
A major pool of Michelin- starred chefs had gone head-to- head in a rare, live theatrical experience demonstrating distinctive flavours from different continents through demos, masterclasses and competition.
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RAMADAN DUBAI PROGRAMME AT DUBAI MALL
DUBAI, 18 MAY: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai participated in Ramadan Dubai program organised by Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, Dubai at Dubai Mall. The audience was exposed to the beautiful culture and traditions of Malaysia during the month of Ramadan.
IFTAR AT RUMAH MALAYSIA DUBAI, 6 MAY: Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai, Dato’ Yubazlan organised an iftar event at Rumah Malaysia. The Consul General also organised a farewell event for assistant office secretary, Mrs. Laily Abu Bakar who would retire in June after 40 years in service.
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DUBAI, 4 JUNE: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai (Malawakil Dubai) organised Eid Fitri’s Open House for all Malaysians residing in Dubai and Northern Emirates at MATRADE Foyer, Al Safeena Building, Oud Mehta. More than 400 Malaysians and their family members attended the event that become an annual gathering of Malaysians during the first day of Eid. Guests were served with generous Raya delicacies like nasi impit, kuah kacang, rendang, lontong and kuih raya in a festive atmosphere.
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WORLD #QuranHour #QURANHOUR WORLD OF Campaign
COMPASSION Vision th Islah with the Quran, unleash genuine Muslim 30 MAY 2019 character based on Quranic mindset
DUBAI, 30 MAY: World #QuranHour 1440H was Mission successfully held in Dubai, UAE (10.00 a.m - 12.00 100 millions ummah interact with Al-Quran p.m), organised by the Consulate General of Malaysia, worldwide. To inspire the ummah to interact Dubai & Education Malaysia Dubai (EMD). with Al-Quran (recite, understand & apply). To spread good value & make a difference.
Goal Al-Quran as a rope to unify the ummah around the world
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DINNER IN HONOUR OF YB DATO’ MARZUKI YAHYA, DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
ABU DHABI, 2 MARCH: Consul General of Malaysia in Dubai attended a Dinner in honour of YB Dato’ Marzuki Yahya, Deputy Foreign Minister, hosted by Ambassador of Malaysia to UAE at Rumah Malaysia in Abu Dhabi. YB DFM was in UAE to attend Abu Dhabi Declaration: 46th Session of Council of Foreign Minister of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation,
which was held on 1-2 March 2019.
VISIT BY YB DATO’ MARZUKI YAHYA, DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
DUBAI, 3 MARCH: YB Dato’ Marzuki Yahya, Deputy Foreign Minister of Malaysia, visited Rumah Malaysia in Dubai after attended Abu Dhabi Declaration: 46th
Session of Council of
Foreign Minister of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held on 1 – 2 March 2019.
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COURTESY CALL ON THE CONSUL GENERAL BY THE
CEO OF FUJAIRAH HOLDING
DUBAI, 18 APRIL: Consul General of Malaysia, Dato’ Yubazlan Yusuf, received the CEO of Fujairah Holding, Mr. Mohammad S A A Alothman and delegation to discuss the potential of business prospects from Malaysia to Dubai.
Inspired by the vision of the Crown Prince of Fujairah, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Fujairah Holding is a global firm that aims to transform Fujairah’s diversity, by attracting strategic investors to collaborate across an array of enterprises.
COURTESY CALL ON THE FOUNDER PRESIDENT OF
THUMBAY LTD DUBAI, 24 JANUARY: The Malaysian Ambassador, Dato’ Syed Mohd Hasrin Tengku Hussin and Consul General of Malaysia, Dato’ Yubazlan Yusof and delegation, paid a courtesy call on the founder and President of
Thumbay Ltd, Mr. Thumbay Moideen.
Thumbay Group has, over the past two decades, spread its wings of excellence in various fields of social and business endeavours with operations across 20 sectors including Education, Healthcare, Medical Research, Diagnostics, Retail Pharmacy, Health Communications, Retail Opticals, Wellness, Nutrition Stores, Hospitality, Real Estate, Publishing, Technology, Media, Events, Medical Tourism, Trading and Marketing & Distribution.
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THE DEMISE OF DYMM SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH AL-MUSTA’IN BILLAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN ABU
BAKAR RI’AYATUDDIN AL-MU'ADZAM SHAH
Al Fatihah
24 October 1930 – 22 Mei 2019
Sultan Ahmad Shah passed away on 22 May 2019 at Shah was the father of present His Majesty Yang Di- 8:50 am at the National Heart Institute, Kuala Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan in Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Lumpur at aged 88. He was laid to rest next to grave Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji of his late wife, Tengku Ampuan Afzan at the Pahang Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah. Royal Mausoleum near Abu Bakar Royal Mosque in Pekan, Pahang Almarhum Sultan Ahmad Shah was the fifth modern Sultan of Pahang, and also served as the seventh Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia from 26 April 1979 to 25 April 1984. Almarhum Sultan Ahmad