NEWSLETTER EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE JUL - SEP 2017 2nd Issue 2017
Inside this issue : MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY TAN SRI BERNARD GILUK DOMPOK Message from the Ambassador of nt years or even decades in foreign lands. Malaysia to The Holy See. Their exposure abroad has enriched their lives and those of their families. On retire- Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at the ment, can these experiences and exposure be Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See. put to good use in Malaysia?
ASEAN Flag raising ceremony in The Prime Minister has initiated a Global commemoration of the 50th Anniver- Movement of Moderates with a speech at the sary of the establishment of ASEAN. United Nations General Assembly in Septem- ber 2010. We are poised for the tabling of a Exchange of greetings with the Presi- Malaysian Resolution on Moderation at the dent of the Republic of Malta. 72nd UNGA. It is a laudible move, worthy of the country’s full support. In championing Engagements with International Greetings from Rome! moderation at the global stage inevitably the Organization/ Association/ Interreli- I entertained His Excellency Dato’ Abdul country will be subject to scrutiny as to gious Foundation to promote religious Samad Othman to lunch recently together whether in fact we can measure up to the understanding. with members of staff of both the Embas- ideals which we are asking the international sies of Malaysia to Italy and The Holy See. community to uphold. Perhaps this is where > Global Movement of Moderates Ambassador Samad is about to retire as Malaysians who have served abroad can be Foundation (GMMF). Ambassador to Italy. He has served his enlisted to serve the cause of Moderation and country well. I understand too that there put their knowledge and experience to good > Fellowship luncheon with the are quite a number of Malaysian diplo- use. Association of Churches Sarawak. mats due for retirement this year. At The Holy See, we are happy that our coun- > Focolare Movement. As a “newcomer” to the diplomatic try is preparing to move this Resolution. The service, I pay tribute to the dedication of activities which are highlighted in this issue > Engagement with the Press Office of the civil servants carrying the stripes of are certainly consonant with the aspirations The Holy See. Malaysia worldwide despite the of a country seeking global commitment to challenges of a troubled world and limita- Moderation. Meeting with Prof. Greg Craven, Vice tions in resources. Congratulations Chancellor of the Australian Catholic Ambassador Samad and all retiring ambas- It is this spirit too that I take this opportunity University (ACU). sadors and diplomats for a job well done! to wish all our Hindu friends, either globally or in Malaysia, Happy Deepavali. May the Courtesy Calls. In the course of their assignments abroad, Light of Diwali usher joy and happiness into ambassadors, counsellors, secretaries and your homes. Visit Malaysia 2017 other government officers have accumu- lated a wealth of experience and knowl- Best Wishes and Happy Reading! Vatican City Facts edge which have also shaped their lives and outlook as they and their families spe- Bernard Giluk Dompok Ambassador of Malaysia to The Holy See
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 1 E-mail : [email protected] HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI CELEBRATION AT THE EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok and Puan Sri Diana Dompok hosted the Hari Raya Aidilfitri lunch at the Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See on 5 July 2017. The lunch was attended by all Home Based Staff of the Embas- sies of Malaysia to The Holy See and Rome, together with their family members.
It was a joyous event as everyone gathered as one family in this auspicious occasion. Among the delicacies served during the lunch include rendang, nasi impit, pulut kuning, kuah kacang, curry chicken and mutton, Raya cookies and etc.
The Hari Raya Aidilfitri luncheon was the first festive event hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See since the Embassy’s establishment on 21st March 2017.
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 2 E-mail : [email protected] ASEAN FLAG RAISING CEREMONY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ASEAN The ASEAN Embassies accredited to The Holy See celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN on 24 August 2017 in Rome, Italy. The celebration started with the ASEAN flag raising ceremony followed by an exposi- tion of ASEAN food and culinary.
The ASEAN Flag raising ceremony and the ASEAN food and culinary exposition was the first ASEAN joint event co - hosted by the three ASEAN Embassies (Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines). The event was held as part of ASEAN’s initiative and commitment to further enhance ASEAN Solidarity and to promote ASEAN integration.
After the flag raising Ceremony, all the participants were served with ASEAN food and delicacies prepared by the 3 Embassies. Among the food and delicacies served include Nasi Lemak, Rendang, Satay, Lontong, Chicken Adobo, cassava and etc.
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 3 E-mail : [email protected] NATIONAL DAY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok congratulating Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of the Republic of Malta on the occasion of the 53rd National Day of Malta on 25 September 2017 in Rome.
A reception was hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Malta to Rome. The President underlined the importance of seeking global peace, integration of EU, promotion of culture and connectivity in the globalised world.
MEETING WITH GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF MODERATES FOUNDATION (GMMF)
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok met Dato’ Dr. Nasharudin Mat Isa, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Movement of Moderates Foundation (GMMF) on 9 July 2017. Both sides had a fruitful exchange of views on promot- ing moderation as key towards achieving peace and harmony and to counter the rise of violent extremism.
Mr. Wan Norhaziki Wan Abdul Halim who is currently pursuing his Doctoral programme at the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (PISAI) in Rome also joined in the discussion on strategies to promote global moderation through interreligious dialogue.
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 4 E-mail : [email protected] FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF CHURCHES SARAWAK
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok, Ambassador of Malaysia to The Holy See met the Members of the Associa- tion of Churches Sarawak on 19 July 2017. It was a fellowship luncheon with 20 Heads of Churches representing the various Christian denominations in Malay- sia.
During the luncheon, His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard took the opportunity to brief the Members of the Association on the role of the Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See. He also stressed the importance of cooperation in the field of education with the Holy See of which Malaysia could tap on the expertise and vast resources of the Vatican in the education sector.
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CATHOLIC FOCOLARE MOVEMENT
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok met with Professor Roberto Catalano, Co-Director of the Centre for Interreligious Dialogue for Foco- lare Movement on 4 September 2017. The meeting was held at the Focolare Movement centre in Rome.
Both sides exchanged views on religious understanding with the view to explore potential collaboration in the field of interreligious dialogue and education. The meeting was also part of Malaysia’s initiative to enhance engagement with the various Interna- tional Organization to promote mod- eration in averting extremism.
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 5 E-mail : [email protected] ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PRESS OFFICE OF THE HOLY SEE
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok met Dr. Greg Burke, Director of the Holy See Press Office on 15 September 2017. Both sides discussed current regional and international issues facing the world today.
Dr. Greg Burke was appointed as the Director of The Holy See press office on 11 July 2017. He took over the portfolio from Fr. Lombardi who is currently serving at the Ratzinger Foundation.
MEETING WITH PROFESSOR GREG CRAVEN, VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok met Professor Greg Craven, Vice Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University (ACU) on 6 July 2017.
The Meeting was part of the Embassy’s continuous efforts to engage international universities to explore opportunities in the area of education and to exchange views and best practices in the setting up of University.
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok is expected to visit University of St Mary’s Twickenham in UK and enhance engagement with the University of Notre Dame, USA.
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. 6 E-mail : [email protected] COURTESY CALL BY HIS EXCELLENCY JEONG JONGHYU, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA TO THE HOLY SEE
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok received a courtesy call by His Excellency Jeong Jonghyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea on 18 September 2017. His Excellency Jeong has a strong credential in the field of higher education.
Both sides exchanged views on the importance of education as the tool to mitigate most of the challenges related to religious understanding, extremism, poverty and etc.
FAREWELL CALL BY DR. KALANITHI NESADURAI FROM THE MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD (MPOB) BRUSSELS
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok received a farewell call from Dr. Kalanithi Nesadurai from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)Brussels on 7 September 2017.
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard thanked her for all her contribution in scientific research on palm oilin Malaysia.
VISIT BY YBHG. TAN SRI DATO’ SERI ONG KA TING, MALAYSIA’S SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Ting, Malaysia’s Special Envoy to the People’s Republic of China visisted the Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See on 21 September 2017. He was accompanied by Puan Sri Wendy Ong. This was their first visit to the Embassy since the establishment of the Embassy of Malaysia to The Holy See on 21 March 2016.
Subsequently, both Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Ting and Puan Sri Wendy Ong was given a private tour by the Ambassador of Malaysia to The Holy See to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica .
EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA TO THE HOLY SEE Telephone : +39 06 6830 8432 Via Della Conciliazione 4D Fax : +39 06 6821 6166 7 Unit 2, 2nd Floor, 00193 Rome, Italy. E-mail : [email protected] VISIT TERENGGANU 2017
Terengganu obtained its name from the word “terang ganu” meaning bright rainbow. Terengganu is one of the beautiful states located in Peninsula Malaysia, rich in culture, arts and herita ge. There are many interesting places to be visited in Terengganu such as Kapas Island, Redang Island and Perhentian Island. These three islands are rich in Perhentian Island mature coral gardens and popular for diving, snorkelling,beach activities and jungle trekking. Like most In conjunction with “Visit Malaysian states, Terengganu too has a wide variety Beautiful Terengganu 2017”, of its own particular cuisine and activities. Air Asia has introduced the Some of the festivals that will be hosted by Terengga- Fly-Thru product where Air nu in 2017 include the Terengganu Peranakan Festival Asia will provide low fares from 25 - 30 August, portraying the lifestyle of the and free seats for flights to Peranakan community; Krobek Festival from 25 - 27 Terengganu. In addition, Air August, showcasing Terengganu arts and handicraft; Asia has also increased the and the International Gamelan Festival from 25 - 27 number of trips from Johor August. Bahru and Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu. There is a Ter- engganu specific app worth checking out:T ourism Malay- sia E-Brochure App,m aking it easier for the tourist to find interesting places to visit and plan their vacation. Terengganu has also intro- duced a “ Pakej Pelancongan Beautiful Terengganu Dekat Je Holiday Packages 2017”, designed to attract touris ts. Kapas Island For more information, visit the “Visit Beautiful Terengganu 2017” webpage http:// beautifulterengganu.com /
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T his year the Pahang state government has launched Visit Pahang Year 2017 and has lined up events and festivals galore. As the largest state in the Peninsular of Malaysia with a whopping 36, 137 km2 of total area, the state offers some of the more ‘touristy’ spots in Malaysia. Genting Highlands
Some of Malaysia’s famous highlands, recreational places, beaches and islands are located in Pahang. T he Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Bukit T inggi and Fraser’s Hill for people who just love to be one with nature; Gunung T ahan which rises 2, 187 meters above sea level; T aman Negara with activities such as rapid Kuala Gandah E lephant S anctuary shooting, canopy walk and cave exploration; Kuala Gandah E lephant Sanctuary where you can interact with elephants; as well as Cherating and T eluk Cempedak are among the popular beach resort area; while T ioman island, dubbed as ‘one of the 10 most famous islands in the world’.
C ameron Highlands Pahang’s uniquely eclectic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous Peoples makes it an even bigger draw for foreign tourists. Domestic and foreign tourists are welcomed to visit Pahang and for more information regarding travel info, destination, things to do and calendar of events, go to www.visitpahang.com or www.pahangtourism.org.my. Taman Negara
Teluk C empedak C herating P ulau Tioman
P hoto courtesy of P ahang Tourism
9 VATICAN CITY FACTS
1. Vatican City is the World’s Smallest Country Officially known as Vatican City State; the World’s Smallest recog- nized independent country. The tiny country covers an area of just 110 acres!
2. Vatican City was founded in 1929 Vatican City came into existence on February 11, 1929, thanks to the Lateran Treaty signed by Benito Mussolini, then Prime Minister and Head of Government, on the behalf of the King of Italy, Victor Emmanuel III. The Lateran Treaty put an end to papal governance of surrounding areas, and bequeathed the Vatican City territory to the Holy See.
*Benito Mussolini and Pietro Gasparri signing the Lateran Treaty in 1929
3. The Pope rules over Vatican City State The Holy See is the diocese of Rome which is led by the Bishop of Rome, or the Pope. The Holy See is viewed as similar to a sovereign state in that it has diplomatic relations and a government.
*Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church
4. Vatican City has no GDP When looking at the prosperity of a country and its citizens, we often look at gross domestic product as an indicator. Vatican City has no GDP as it does not produce items and trade as other countries do.
5. Vatican City homes Famous Arts and Cathedrals Vatican City’s attractions include the Sistine Chapel andSt. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel features the beautiful ceiling painted by Michelangelo, as well as one of the most famous paintings, The Last Supper. The Vatican Apostolic Library and Vatican museums also bring visitors to the tiny country.
* “Last Supper” Fresco by Cosimo Rosselli in the Sistine Chapel, Rome.
10 CONTACT DETAILS
Home - Based Officials :
His Excellency Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok Ms. Clara Soon May Lynn Ambassador of Malaysia to The Holy See Counsellor and Head of Chancery [email protected] [email protected]
Mr. Karunanithi Ranoo Mr. Mohd Shaifuddin Daud Second Secretary Office Secretary [email protected] [email protected]
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