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2018 Open Day A DINNER WITH

PM IN NEW YORK Prime Minister called on abroad to return home to contribute to the country

MANHATTAN, NY - NOV 16, 2018: The Consulate General of Malaysia in New York organised its 2018 Open

Day on 16 November 2018.

The Open Day aimed at informing Malaysians on the functions and roles of the Consulate General and other Malaysian agencies in New York.

The event was supported by other agencies namely, Immigration Malaysia, MIDA, MANHATTAN, NY - SEP 28, 2018: YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir MATRADE, Central Bank of Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia hosted a dinner for the Malaysian Malaysia and Maybank in New Diaspora in New York on 28 September 2018. More than 500 Malaysians York. residing in New York and other states in the US attended the dinner.

The dinner was held in conjunction with YAB PM’s working visit to the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (73rdUNGA) in New York from 25 to 29 September 2018. YABhg Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Hj Mohd Ali; YB Dato’ , Minister of Foreign Affairs; YB Tuan Haji Mohamad Sabu, Minister of Defence; YB Dr. , Minister of Health; and other senior government officials also attended the dinner.

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EVENTS HIGHLIGHT 2018 Dodgeball World Cup Tri-State Merdeka Celebration (Bowling, Golf, Picnic & Karaoke)

FLUSHING, NY & STAMFORD, CT – AUG 18 – SEP 1, 2018: The Malaysians residing in Tri-State (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) with support from the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York organised the Tri-State Merdeka Celebration to celebrate Malaysia’s 61st anniversary of Merdeka and all of the events were organised voluntarily in the spirit of ‘gotong-royong’ by Malaysians residing in the Tri- State.

MANHATTAN, NY - AUG 3-4, 2018: The On 18 August 2018, a Merdeka Cup Bowling Consulate General of Malaysia in New York assisted Challenge was held at Jib Lanes in Flushing, New the participation of Malaysian Dodgeball Teams York. The Bowling Challenge was participated by during the Dodgeball World Cup 2018 at Madison more than 40 Malaysians including staff from the Square Garden, New York from 3 to 4 August 2018. Consulate General and Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations in New York. The Malaysian contingent led by YB , President of Malaysian Dodgeball The Tri-State Merdeka Cup Golf Challenge was Federation participated in Men, Women and Mixed held in Sterling Farms Golf Course, Stamford, categories. Connecticut on 25 August 2018. Around 30 golfers participated in the Challenge and Dato’ Sri

Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations was given the honour to officiate the Golf Challenge.

The Malaysian Men’s Team emerged as Runner-up after defeating Austria in the Final match while the Women’s and Mixed Team ended their run in the Quarter Final against Austria and Scotland respectively.

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As part of the series of Tri-State Merdeka Couture Fashion Week New York Celebration events, a Merdeka Family Potluck Picnic was also held on 25 August 2018 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, New York. The program was officiated by Mr. Jeremiah Oliver Jitos, Consul General of Malaysia and followed by a potluck picnic at the park. More than 200 participants took place in the picnic. Various family activities including Malaysian traditional games were held during the picnic.

MANHATTAN, NY –SEP 7, 2018: The Consul General of Malaysia, Mr. Jeremiah Oliver Jitos was invited by MATRADE New York to support Peniagawati’s participation in the 2018 Couture Fashion Week New York at Crowne Plaza Hotel, New York. The event has provided a platform for Malaysian designers to showcase Malaysian’s fashion to the world. The Tourism Board was also brought to the Finally, the Tri-State Merdeka Celebration was event to perform a cultural dance to the audience. concluded on 1 September 2018 with a Malaysian Night Karaoke Competition. Besides karaoke competition, the winners for Bowling and Golf Challenge also received their prizes during the closing ceremony. This year’s Merdeka commemoration has brought together Malaysians in the Tri-State areas closer to one another.

Merdeka & Malaysia Day Dinners

FLUSHING, NY – SEP 8 & 21, 2018: The Malaysian United Group (MUG) and Malaysia America Association (MAA) hosted their Merdeka and Malaysia Day Celebration on 8 and 21 September 2018 respectively. Mr. Jeremiah Oliver Jitos, Consul General of Malaysia was invited to both the events.

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Around 300 participants attended both the event Subsequent to the meeting, a dinner with Malaysian respectively. Among the invited guests of the events diaspora and students was hosted by YB FM at Royal were officials from the Malaysian Mission to the United East Restaurant in Boston. More than 70 people Nations and the Consulate General of Malaysia, as well including government sponsored and self-sponsored as Malaysians who are residing in New York. students joined the dinner.

YB FM’S WORKING VISIT TO BOSTON YAB PM’s Working Visit to New York BOSTON, MA – SEP 21, 2018: In conjunction Continued from Page 1 with YB Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs’ working visit to Boston, Massachusetts, the During the dinner, YAB PM also had a dialogue Consulate General of Malaysia arranged a meeting with session moderated by YB FM with the Malaysian Harvard University and Harvard Business School on Diaspora. YAB PM took the opportunity to call on all 21 September 2018. During the meeting, YB FM met Malaysians residing overseas to return home and with Prof. Mark C. Elliott, Vice Provost for contribute to the country. The Prime Minister has International Affairs of Harvard University, Prof. Luis assured that the new government of Malaysia will M. Viceira, Senior Associate Dean for Harvard appreciate the efforts and contributions of all Executive Education and Prof. Rema Hanna, Professor Malaysians. Among other issues that were raised in the of South-East Asia Studies at the Harvard Kennedy dialogue session include the government’s supports School. Issues regarding the strengthening of human towards art promotion and job opportunities for capital in Malaysia’s Foreign Service were among the professionals in Malaysia. topics being discussed with Harvard University.

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Hari Sukan Negara 2018

FLUSHING, NY –OCT 13, 2018: In conjunction with Hari Sukan Negara 2018, the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York organised a bowling event at Jib Lanes Flushing, New York.

Prior to the dinner, YAB PM and YB FM also took the opportunity to meet with Malaysian students in the United States. The students had a fruitful exchange of views and opinions with the Prime Minister on various issues in Malaysia.

Other notable events that involve YAB PM in New York include a dialogue with the US Council on Foreign Relations, a panel discussion in the Second Annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum, an address This year’s event was participated by around 55 at the Asia Society as well as a dinner by the US- home based staff and locally recruited staff in ASEAN Business Council and US Chamber of Malaysian Mission to the UN and the Consulate Commerce. General of Malaysia, as well as their family members and Malaysians who are residing in New York. The event has served as a good platform for recreation and to foster harmonious relations between Malaysians in

New York.

Malaysia Food Festival

MANHATTAN, NY –NOV 20-21, 2018: The

Agriculture Malaysia in Washington DC in

collaboration with the Consulate General of Malaysia

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Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York July – December Edition 2018 in New York organised a Malaysia Food Festival in Consulate General of Malaysia in New York – Chinatown, New York on 20-21 November 2018. The Open Day 2018 Festival featuring the King of Fruits – Musang King Durian has attracted thousands of durian lovers to the Continued from Page 1 2-day event. The event was held in an informal format and officiated by Mr. Jeremiah Oliver Jitos, Consul General. A panel discussion presided by the Consul General, head of Immigration Malaysia, MIDA and MATRADE in New York took place to discuss on issues related to consular, immigration, business and investment opportunities in Malaysia.

Dato’ Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations officiated the event. Besides durians, other Malaysian agriculture products, food and cultural performance were among the attractions and highlights of the event. PERWAKILAN New York also set-up a booth and participated in the selling of The Consulate General and the agencies involved Malaysian food to support the event. also set-up their respective information counter to enable visitors to submit their inquiries. The event has provided opportunities for the Consulate General and its agencies to interact more closely with Malaysians residing and working around New York. More than 100 professionals and Malaysians residing in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut attended the event.

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