SAWASDEE TOOKKHON! EMBASSY OF , BANGKOK SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2018 “This message is for all who reside, work and study in Thailand. December is not just a time to assess our accomplishments. It is also an opportunity to look ahead towards the future with hope and commitment. The task ahead in 2019 and beyond is not an easy one. But we have shown that we are a resilient people and we have demonstrated time and again that we achieve our best results when we work together.

My best wishes to you and your families!’’

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 2 September-December 2018 The reception was hosted by H.E. Dato’ Jojie Samuel, Ambassador of Malaysia to Thailand. It was attended by around 530 guests from various backgrounds, including Thai government officials, businessmen & academics; diplomatic corps; and Malaysians working and residing in Bangkok. The reception began with a cultural dance performance by the dance troupe from City Hall (DBKL), followed by a speech and toast to the His Majesty King of Thailand and SPB YDP Agong by H.E. Dato’ Jojie Samuel.

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 3 September-December 2018 YAB Tun Dr made a two-day visit to Thailand from 24 to 25 October 2018. YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir, who was YAB Prime Minister was met accompanied by his on arrival by Thailand's wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Deputy Prime Minister, H.E Mohd Ali, had a packed Somkid Jatusripitak, Foreign Minister, YB Dato’ schedule throughout , his stay in Bangkok. Ambassador of Malaysia to This was Tun's first Thailand, H.E Dato’ Jojie official visit to Thailand Samuel, and other since becoming Government Officials. Malaysia's seventh YAB Prime Minister and wife Prime Minister in May were welcomed by General 2018. Prayut Chan-o-cha and Madam Narapon Cha-o-cha at the Government House in Bangkok.

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 4 September-December 2018 “Sesi Khas bersama YAB Perdana Menteri”

A moment captured with the Prime Minister and wife. YAB Prime Minister during his Public Lecture at Chulalongkorn University

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 5 September-December 2018 On 9 November, H.E Dato’ Jojie Samuel had a fruitful discussion with Malaysian businessmen from Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) .

Working Visit of the Chairman of The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye and his delegation.

Hi-Tea event between YB Mohamad bin Sabu, Minister of Defence with Malaysians who are residing in Bangkok and the Embassy’s Officials

YB Hajah , Minister of Housing and Local Government accepted the Nation- Building Lifetime Achievement Award (Public Sector) on YAB PM’s behalf from former Prime Minister of Thailand H.E Anand Panyarachun Dato’ Seri Mukhriz Mahathir on Working Visit to Rayong

YB Dato’ Seri at the launch of his book titled “Anwar Returns : The Final Twist - The Prosecution and Release of Anwar Ibrahim” in Bangkok on 23 November 2018

YB Anuar Tahir, Deputy Minister of Works delivered his keynote speech at the International Seminar on Palestine : Past, Present and Future, at Chulalongkorn University

Breakfast session with YB Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Minister of Sports & Youth. He ws on his Working Visit in Bangkok

7 Deputy Director Special Branch I, Dato’ Haniff Hj Hanuddin paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador.

H.E Dato’ Jojie Samuel also received a courtesy call from former Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman bin Hj Ahmad Badaruddin TLDM

On 1 December 2018, H.E Dato’ Jojie Samuel warmly welcomed Fashion Designer, Dato’ Dr Jimmy Choo

Audit Team from Auditors General Office was at the Embassy of Malaysia

Lecturers from IPGK Perempuan Melayu Melaka paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 8 September-December 2018 Clean Up Bangkok 2018

Co-organized with the Australian Embassy, Shangri-la Hotel Bangkok, Cleaning the street BNH Hospital and the Embassy of Malaysia. DiD participants batch 2018 also joined the crowds at Soi Wat Suan Plu

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 9 September-December 2018 National Sports Day 2018

National Sports Day 2018 was held on 13 October 2018 at the Esplanade Bowling Centre.

Dato’ Ambassador and wife graced the program.

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 10 September-December 2018 MTCC Charity Dinner 2018

The Embassy’s Officials who joined the exciting Charity Dinner Members of MTCC organized by MTCC

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 11 September-December 2018 Family Day @Rayong

This is what we called BIG Family Tug of War Ladies had fun on Banana Boat

Kids blind-fold games

The Winning Duo Fitness Instructors : Khun Fendi & Khun Amran

12 Malaysia Food Festival 2018

Cooking Demonstration I Cooking Demonstration II H.E Dato’ Jojie Samuel and Durian Ice Cream Datin Catherina Cherian ( Fish Head Curry)

13 Thai Silk International Fashion Show 2018

H.E Ambassador and Datin with our Malaysian designer who participated in Thai Silk International Fashion Week 2018 in Bangkok

Selfie with Dato ‘ & Datin who represented the Embassy of Malaysia at the event.

Post-event with the Malaysian folks

14 AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 The second leg match against Thai Malaysia VS Thailand team was on 5 Dec 2018. Date : 5 December 2018 Congratulations Harimau Malaya! Venue : Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok

Malaysia Football Team arrived in Bangkok for AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 on 3 December 2018

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 15 September-December 2018 Year-End Get Together 2018

One for the memory- the Energetic performances by event was held on 17 the young drummers Voice of Percussion Drumline Group December 2018

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 16 September-December 2018 H.E Ambassador & wife at the Open Ceremony of YWCA Deco patch Activity Diplomatic Bazaar 2018 Breakfast hosted by Datin Catherina Cherian Samuel

PERWAKILAN members with the wife of YB Ladies with Tun Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali and Datin , Madam Rohani Norlin Shamsul Bahri during recent Working Visit of YAB Prime Minister to Bangkok

17 Dr.Arthit Ourairat, President of Rangsit University conferred an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy in What a wonderful moment it was on 16 December 2018. Leadership in Social, Business and Politics to Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad at a ceremony in Rangsit University on 16 December 2018.

18 H.E Ambassador Dato’ Jojie Samuel presented his Letters of Credence to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayayarangkun

Date: 8 December 2018 Venue : Dusit Palace, Bangkok

Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 19 September-December 2018 Farewell of Ms. Leowania Leow Su Yin & Welcoming Ms. Nor Inani Mohd Aziz

MW BKK welcomed the new DCM, Ms.Suzilah Sidek in November 2018

Ms. Leow & Ms Inani

Mrs. Waheeda Farewell of two outgoing Officials - Supt Ms. Suzilah Ridzuan Abd Aziz (Counsellor(Security)) & Encik Haris Abdul Hadi (Tourism Director) Selamat Datang Puan Waheedabi Abdul Karim Pembantu Khas Duta Besar

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21 Consular Information

Malaysians residing in Thailand for a period of more than three months are highly encouraged to register with the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok. The initial registration with basic information of your personal and next-of-kin particulars could be done by email to the Embassy at [email protected]. using the applicable form and by attaching the following documents : i- Two copies of Identity Cards ii- Two copies of Passport iii- Two passport size of Photo iv- Registration form (available at the Embassy/From MFA website)

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Embassy of Malaysia, Bangkok 33-35, Sa Thon Tai Road Thung Mahamek Chiang Mai Sa Thon, Bangkok 10120 Bangkok Thailand

[email protected] Embassy of Malaysia @embassyofmalaysiabangkok @MYEmbBangkok

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