E-Newsletter of the Consulate General of in Dubai

MALAYSIA

NEWS BULLETIN

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PUBLIC

Malaysia, in particular, has been showing positive progress towards encouraging its citizens in using the public transportations. The Malaysian government has the newly launched Mass (MRT) and the integrated transportation hub of Terminal Bersepadu Selatan alongside other well-known and more ‘international’ transportation hubs such as the KLIA2. Highways, on the other hand, are public roads built to cater the needs of the public and shorten the distance or to provide a link between two destinations.

For now, basically, there are three new major expressways or highways in Malaysia and they are East Coast Expressway or Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT), Kajang- Highway or LEKAS and the Pan Borneo Highway. The LPT started operating on 1 August 2004 connecting the West Coast and the East Coast of the Peninsular of Malaysia. LEKAS was launched on 22 August 2008, connecting Kajang and Seremban. Lastly, the Pan Borneo Highway which was completed way back in 1997 and made it possible to travel between Kuching and Kota Kinabalu by car or bus. Currently, the government is building newer sections of the highway to connect more rural areas in Sarawak.

The MASS Rapid Transit (MRT) project which will be linked with Automatic Train Operation (ATO) consists of 3 lines. The MRT Line 1 for Sungai Buloh-Kajang has been fully operationalised on 17 July 2017. The MRT Line 2 for the Sungai Buloh-Serdang- link is scheduled to be completed by 2022. Whereas, the final line of MRT is still at its planning and development stage.

Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is located at Bandar Tasik Selatan. TBS is effectively accessible through the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and Sungai Besi Expressway, and it provides three major rail lines such as (KTM), Express Rail Link (ERL) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) trains. It is a 24-hour incorporated transportation center point for travellers heading out to more than 150 destinations of north, south, and eastern Malaysia. There are plenty of stores located within the terminal so that people could do some shopping while waiting for the bus.

The new International Airport 2 (KLIA2) was launched on 2 May 2014. It was built to allow continuous connectivity for local and international low-cost plus to avoid crowds at KLIA. The KLIA2 is designed with greater limit to cater up to 45 million passengers per year, and supplanting the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). The KLIA Express provide fast train service (non-stop) which could take you from KL Sentral to KLIA in only 28 minutes, and 33 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA2.

In nutshell, Malaysia’s public transportation is growing rapidly and tremendously like mushrooms after a heavy rain. This, in return, will benefit the citizens of Malaysia economically and socially. Public transportation is the next best thing when you don’t want to worry about where to park your car or getting stuck in the jam. Not only it is cheap, but it is also hassle-free and very convenient to get around in the hustle and bustle of the big city.

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WORLD GOVERNMENT SUMMIT 2018

YBhg. Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa, Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia conducted an official visit to the UAE from 9-11 Feb to attend the WGS 2018 as a speaker. The annual event was attended by top leaders from the world and also some global industry players and academicians.

Tan Sri KSN was invited as a speaker in a session "Modernizing Socio-Economic Models" alongside Ministers from other Gulf countries and Europe. Also, Tan Sri KSN hosted a dinner with Malaysian diaspora in the UAE where he shared some valuable information and answered some questions raised by fellow Malaysians.

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WORKING VISIT BY YB FOREIGN MINISTER TO DUBAI, UAE

YB FM conducted working visit to Dubai, UAE to discuss issues on mutual interest between the UAE and Malaysia. YB FM met His Excellency Sultan Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice UAE in Dubai on 12 Feb 2018 at Jumeirah Al Naseem to discuss bilateral matters and one issue involving a Malaysian citizen in the UAE. YB FM expressed his intention and hope towards the case and hopes to find amicable solution soon.

PERWAKILAN DUBAI AGM 2018

Perwakilan Dubai Ladies Association (Perwakilan Dubai) had successfully held their AGM at the Consulate Office. The meeting also witnessed the arrival of new spouses from MIDA, Education Malaysia and Agriculture Office.

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BAZAAR MALAYSIA

As part of the initiative to engage the public especially Malaysians in Dubai and Northern Emirates, the Consulate office always organises Bazaar at the Chancery or Rumah Malaysia. The Bazaar was held on 24 February 2018 and many interested Malaysian small scale entrepreneurs sell their homemade cookings to Malaysians. Among dishes sold were nasi dagang, nasi lemak, nasi ambang, fried kuey teow and many more.

Also during the event, the Consulate officers took opportunity to engage and mingle with the public and to share our thoughts with them on issues raised. This bazaar will be held continuously every month until summer.

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EVERSENDAI’S VAHANA ARYAN SEA TRIALS

HE Ambassador and HE CG attended the launching of Vahana Aryan, a self-propelled liftboat build by Eversendai at Ras Al Khaimah. The event was another milestone for Eversendai in the offshore area. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Dubai wishes Eversendai all the best in their future endeavours. All HBS from Abu Dhabi and Dubai attended the said ceremony. All HBS were given briefing on the operations and background of the project by the CEO of Eversendai, Mr. Narish Nathan.

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MAIN ACTIVITIES IN DUBAI (JAN – JUNE 2018)

Courtesy Call on DG MOFAIC Visit by Mr. Amarjit Singh, CDA MW Harare Courtesy Call by Bank Negara

Meeting with Black Tulip LLC Meeting with Dubai Court Judge Experience sharing session with Indian Undertakers

Education Malaysia Expo 2018 Working Visit YB FM Joint Drill “Desert Tiger” training

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Briefing session by MSM Sugar Malaysian Para-Olympic Athletes AGM Perwakilan Dubai

Briefing Session by Petronas Carigali Dubai Malaysian PIMA Association Study Tour Visit by the Advisor to the Ruler of RAK

Vahana Aryan Launching at RAK World Government Summit 2018 IUM Law Faculty students visit to Dubai

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REGISTRATION AS VOTERS

Malaysians residing in Dubai and Northern Emirates who are eligible for voting are encouraged to register themselves at the Consulate Office from Sunday – Thursday from 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Any queries related to voters’ registration could be channeled to our Consulate office focal points, Mr. Albony Basir and Mdm. Laily Abu Bakar.

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REGISTRATION AS MALAYSIAN RESIDING IN THE UAE

Malaysians residing in Dubai and Northern Emirates are ENCOURAGED to register in our online tracking database every 6 months. The data will enable us to channel any important information directly to registered email addresses and also to spread latest activities involving the Consulate to all.

Kindly click https://goo.gl/forms/eOaXWKLo5npcKXJn1 and register via your smartphones.

Feel free to reach out to Mr. Albony Basir, Vice Consul or Ms. Noha Ameer for further information.

THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MALAYSIA IN DUBAI, UAE IS OPEN FROM SUNDAY TO THURSDAY BETWEEN 0830 hrs AND 1530 hrs

General line : + 971 - 4 - 3985 843

Fax : + 971 - 4 - 3985 809

Email : [email protected]

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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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OUTGOING HBS

1 Mr. Shahid Abu Bakar Consul Agriculture 2 Mr. Sukri Abu Bakar Consul Investment 3 Mr. Remee Yaakub Consul Trade 4 Mr. Norsyam Abd Rahman Vice Consul Education

INCOMING HBS

1 Mr. Kamarul Idzham Rahmat Consul Agriculture 2 Mr. Mukti Abu Bakar Consul Investment 3 Dr. Mohamad Rushdan Hj Azizan Consul Education 4 Mr. Omar Mohd Salleh Consul Trade 5 Mr. Suwardy Abd Shukor Vice Consul Trade

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