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E-Newsletter Kia Ora Malaysia 2018 High Commission of Malaysia, Wellington e-Newsletter Kia Ora Malaysia 2018 High Commission of Malaysia, Wellington Greetings from the High Commissioner Salam Sejahtera and Kia Ora, I had officially assumed the post as High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand after presented my credentials to the Rt. Hon. Dame Patsy Reddy, the Governor General of New Zealand on 1 February 2018. It is indeed a privilege and honour for me to serve as Malaysian High Commissioner. I will do my utmost to carry out this very important duty. High Commission of Malaysia New Zealand During my tenure as the High Commissioner, I hope to deepen the bilateral relations between Malaysia and New Zealand by expanding opportunities of Address: cooperation in various areas that will bring tangible benefits for both sides. 10, Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, Wellington, 6012 In pursuing these objectives, we at the High Commission are looking forward to engage and work closely with the Malaysian community residing all across Phone: New Zealand. I enjoyed every community outreach programme that encourage positive interactions among people from all walks of life. The +64 4 385 2439 sharing of ideas and views are very enriching and useful to improve our +64 4 801 5659 delivery performance. After Hours Contact The year has been eventful on many fronts. However, I am confident that Numbers: with continuous support and cooperation from members of the High Commission, the Government of New Zealand and Diplomatic Corps, the +64 21 0440188 Malaysian community as well as Friends of Malaysia, we can work together to elevate Malaysia-New Zealand relationship to a new stage. E-mail: [email protected] As we say goodbye to 2018, I would like to thank you [email protected] all for the warm hospitality and assistance for this year. [email protected] I wish everyone a Happy New Year ahead, filled with peace, happiness, prosperity and success. H.E. Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo Inside this issue Diplomatic Engagement ASEAN Partnership Bilateral Cooperation Community Outreach NEWSLETTER 2018 New High Commissioner 2 Her Excellency Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo arrived in Wellington on 26 January 2018 to assume the post of High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand. The ASEAN Heads of Missions in Wellington were present at the airport to welcome the new High Commissioner (HC). On 1 February 2018, H.E. Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo presented the Letter of Credence to the Governor -General of New Zealand, The Rt. Hon. Dame Patsy Reddy. Following that, a reception was held at the High Commission to introduce H.E. Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo to the members of PERWAKILAN and representatives of the Malaysian community residing in Wellington. Received by ASEAN Heads of Missions in Wellington Powhiri – the Maori welcome ceremony Inspection of Guard of Honour Handing over the Letter of Credence Reception hosted by Governor-General Introduction to members of the High Commission and PERWAKILAN @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 Diplomatic Representation 3 H.E. Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo and officers of the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington have actively participated various official events hosted by the Government of New Zealand that include, among others, the followings: 178th Waitangi Day celebrations on 5-6 February 2018 in Whangarei and Bledisloe Garden, Auckland. Go By Bike Day at Queens Wharf, Wellington on 7 February 2018 The Holi (Indian Festive of Colours) celebration on 22 March 2018 in New Zealand Parliament. ANZAC Day National Commemoration Service on 25 April 2018 at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington. Antarctic Season Opening Festival on 28–30 September 2018 in Christchurch. Armistice Centenary National Ceremony on 11 November 2018, at Pukeahu National Memorial Park, Wellington. With PM Jacinda Ardern at Waitangi Day Waitangi Day Reception at the Government House celebration in Whangarei in Auckland The Festive of Colours at Parliament Go By Bike Day with Wellington Mayor Justin Lester Laying of Wreath on ANZAC Day The Antarctic Season Opening Festival @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 Diplomatic Engagement 4 Since assuming the post, High Commissioner Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo, has met and engaged with local dignitaries at various occasions. Deputy Prime Minister/ Minister of Defence, Rt. Hon. Ron Mark Foreign Minister Rt. Hon. Winston Peters Members of Parliament The Rt. Hon. Sir Anand Satyanand, Members of Parliament former Governor-General Mayor of Wellington Mayor of Hastings Mayor of Kapiti Coast Mayor of Christchurch Justin Lester Sandra Hazelhurst District K. Gurunathan Lianne Dalzier Mayor of Porirua Mayor of Hamilton H.E. Ben King, Deputy Mr. Michael Swain Mike Tana Andrew King Secretary of Asia, MFAT Chief of Protocol, MFAT @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 ASEAN Partnership 5 In promoting ASEAN’s interest and identity, High Commissioner Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo has actively participated in various events hosted by the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW), under the Chairmanship of H.E. Ambassador Tantowi Yahya of Indonesia (January – June 2018) and H.E. Ambassador Ta Van Thong of Vietnam (July – December 2018, as follows: Meeting with Hon David Parker, Minister of Trade and Hon. Damien O’ Connor, Minister of Agriculture of New Zealand on 18 September 2018. 51st ASEAN Day Reception on 18 September 2018 2nd ASEAN-New Zealand Youth Conference at Palmerston North's Girls High School on 8 October 2018. ASEAN Family and Sports Day on 16 December 2018 at Kaitoke Park. On 18 December 2018, the Chairmanship of ACW has been handed over to High Commissioner Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo for the term of January to June 2019. Meeting with Minister of Trade ASEAN Day Reception and Minister of Agriculture ASEAN Family & Sports Day 2018 Malaysia - Runner Up for football match ASEAN-New Zealand Youth Conference Handing over of ACW Chairmanship to Malaysia @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 Defence Connection 6 Malaysia cherishes the defence collaboration with New Zealand, based on close historical ties. The High Commission of Malaysia has actively engaged with New Zealand Defence Force and members of the New Zealand Malayan Veterans Association. In 2018, the High Commissioner and the Defence Officers had involved in the following events: Meeting with members of the Hutt Valley Malayan Veterans Association on 13 February 2018 in Petone, Lower Hutt. Reunion of the First Battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR) on 25 March 2018 in Hastings. Study tour to Linton Military Camp in Palmerston North on 7 August 2018, and visited the RNZIR History Room that showcased the New Zealand defence operation in Malaysia from 1950s to 1960s. National commemoration of Malayan Veterans Day on 15 - 16 September 2018 at the Hall of Memories, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington. Lecture for the Advanced Command and Staff Course 2018 conducted by the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College, on 16 October 2018 at Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt. Meeting with Hutt Valley Malayan Veterans Laying of Wreath on the Reunion of !RNZIR Visit of the members of the High Commission Present a token of appreciation to Lt. Col. Aidan of Malaysia to Linton Military Camp Shattock, Commanding Officer of 1RNZIR Malayan Veterans Day celebration HC delivered a lecture at the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 A Tribute 7 On 21 August 2018, High Commissioner Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo and Defence Adviser Col. Mohamad Rizan attended a ramp ceremony held at Auckland International Airport, in conjunction with the repatriation of 27 New Zealand servicemen and a child’s remains from Malaysia and Singapore under the project of Te Auraki (The Return). The High Commissioner also attended the graveside interment of two repatriated personnel in Pukerua Bay on 25 August 2018 and Paraparaumu on 20 October 2018 respectively. In conjunction with Te Auraki, the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington hosted an exhibition on 8 September 2018 to honour the service of New Zealand Defence Forces during the ‘Malayan Emergency’ (1948 – 1960) and the ‘Confrontation’ (1963 – 1966). Te Auraki operation in Auckland airport Sharing the success of Te Auraki operation Interment held at Whenua Tapu Cemetery Exhibition held at the High Commission of Malaysia in Wellington Honoring the service of New Zealand Defence Sharing experience of the Malayan Veterans Force in Malaysia @malaysianHCNZ @MYHCwellington [email protected] NEWSLETTER 2018 Education Collaboration 8 With cooperation of Counselor (Training and Culture) and Education Attache, High Commissioner Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo had conducted Meet and Greet sessions with Malaysian students at Massey University in Palmerston North (23 March 2018), Victoria University in Wellington (8 April 2018), Canterbury University and Lincoln University in Christchurch (19 April 2018), and Otago University in Dunedin (21 April 2018). During the education tour, High Commissioner also took the opportunity to meet Chancellor Dr. John Wood and Vice Chancellor Dr. Rod Carr of Canterbury University on the sidelines of the graduation ceremony on 18 April 2018. High Commissioner also had a discussion with Prof. Hugh Bigsby, Dean of Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce of Lincoln University, to explore post graduate programme for Malaysian civil servant. In conjunction
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