Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 Journal of Perspectives on PM ADDRESSED THE Business and Economics of WORLD LEADERS Malaysia FORUM IN NEW YORK MANHATTAN, NY - NOV 21, 2019: Mr. Jeremiah Oliver Jitos, Consul General of Malaysia in New York was presented a ‘Journal of Perspectives on Business and Economics of Malaysia’ from the Malaysia Student Cohorts of the Martindale Centre, Lehigh University. The annual event took place at the Harmonie Club, New York and was Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (left) had a dialogue session with audience at attended by over 100 guests the Columbia University, New York. from the University and MANHATTAN, NY - SEP 25, 2019: YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir diplomats in New York. Mohamad, Prime Minister of Malaysia was invited to speak at the World Leaders Forum organised by the Columbia University. The Forum was moderated by Professor Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, the Dorothy Borg Associate Professor in the History of the United States and East Asia. The Prime Minister shared views on various domestic and international issues such as the US-China trade war and trans boundary haze in Southeast Asia, rule of law and multilaterism. The event was attended by more than 200 students and faculty members of Colombia University. Malaysia was chosen by Lehigh University in 2018 as a The Prime Minister was in New York for his working visit to the th case study in view of Malaysia’s 74 Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 24 to - outstanding economic perform- Continued on Page 9 Continued on Page 11 Page 1 of 12 Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 EVENTS HIGHLIGHT Study Visit to the Consulate General of Chinese New Year Celebrations Malaysia by PERWAKILAN New York with Malaysian Community in New York FLUSHING, NY – FEB 15, 2019: The Consulate General of Malaysia attended a dinner hosted by the Malaysian United Group (MUG) at Good Fortune Restaurant on 15 February 2019. Around 300 participants attended the event in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. MANHATTAN, NY – JAN 31, 2019: The Ladies’ Association of the Permanent Mission of Malaysia in New York (PERWAKILAN New York) undertook a study visit to the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York to learn about the functions and services provided by the Consulate General. 19 members of PERWAKILAN New York participated in the visit. Similarly, the Malaysia Association of America (MAA) also hosted its Chinese New Year dinner in Flushing on 16 February 2019. Among the guests attended the event were officials from the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations and the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York. New Jersey Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce (NJCACC) Spring Celebration SOMERSET, NJ – MAR 21, 2019: The The program began with a brief introduction by Consulate General of Malaysia was invited to the 2019 Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos followed by a Spring Celebration hosted by the New Jersey Chinese- briefing session by the Consul and Immigration Attaché American Chamber of Commerce (NJCACC) on 21 of the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York. March 2019. The event aimed to connect its members The participants were briefed on the consular and with other communities/Chambers and advocate for immigration services provided by the Consulate as well issues important to its business and professional as sharing experiences of the Consulate in handling communities in New Jersey. consular cases in New York and other states. Page 2 of 12 Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 The Ambassador was received by the Consul General of Malaysia in New York followed by a meeting with the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations in New York and all the heads of agencies in New York, namely MIDA, MATRADE, and Department of Immigration of Malaysia. Before visiting Bank Negara Malaysia and Maybank’s office in New York, Dato’ Azmil also had the opportunity to meet all the home-based and local staff in New York during a luncheon organised by the Consulate General of Malaysia. Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos took the Art Exhibition by Malaysian Artist in opportunity to promote Malaysia businesses to the participants. The New Jersey Economic Development New Jersey Authority, Union County Economic Development Corporation (UCEDC) and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) also attended the event. TOMS RIVER, NJ – MAY 3, 2019: Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos was invited to officiate an Art Exhibition themed ‘Circular Resonance’ by Ms. Anne Wong, a Malaysian artist living in New Jersey. Familiarisation Tour by the Ambassador of Toms River’s Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher was among Malaysia to the United States of America the VIPs invited to officiate the event together with the Consul General. MANHATTAN, NY – APR 4, 2019: H.E. Dato’ Azmil Mohd Zabidi, the newly appointed Ambassador Malaysia’s Off-Broadway Production of Malaysia to the United States of America undertook a familiarisation tour to New York on 4 April 2019. “Made In America” This is Dato’ Azmil’s first official visit to New York since his arrival at Washington DC as the Ambassador MANHATTAN, NY – APR 30 - MAY 5, of Malaysia to the United States of America on 11 2019: The Consulate General of Malaysia supported February 2019. Malaysia's off-Broadway production by Page 3 of 12 Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 TerryandTheCuz in New York – “Made In America” Celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadhan at The Public Theatre, New York. and Eid Al-Fitr Open House Due to last year’s overwhelming success of MANHATTAN, NY –MAY 10 – JUNE 4, 2019: “Thicker Than Water”, TerryandTheCuz was given In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadhan, the the honour again to showcasing their improved version Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United of the production, renamed “Made in America” from Nations with supports of the Consulate General of 30 April to 19 May 2019. The production retained the Malaysia organized a weekly breaking of fast same line up comprises talents from Malaysia, ceremonies and Terawikh prayers on every Friday of Australia and America. Ramadhan. The gatherings were attended by the home based staff, locally recruited staff and their respective family members, Malaysian diaspora around New York City as well as other guests. More than 150 people attended the premiere and tickets for the subsequent shows were sold out. At the finale, Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos took the opportunity to meet with the other audiences which To conclude the holy month of Ramadhan, the included Malaysians thanking them for their support Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations for the production. together with the Consulate General of Malaysia and PERWAKILAN New York also hosted an Eid Al-Fitr Open House on 4 June 2019. Around 200 guests Page 4 of 12 Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 attended the open house. The open house was indeed a gathering for Malaysians to celebrate the festivity away from home. Bergen County's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration HACKENSACK, NJ – MAY 22, 2019: Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos was invited to deliver a keynote at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in Hackensack, New Jersey. The celebration was organized by the Bergen Working Visit of the Deputy Minister of County to celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. Economic Affairs of Malaysia to New York MANHATTAN, NY – JUL 16 - 19, 2019: YB Senator Dr. Radzi Jidin, Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs has undertaken a working visit to New York from 16 to 19 July 2019. During the visit, a briefing and engagement session was held on 16 July 2019 to brief the Deputy Minister on the Consulate General and Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations’ role and function. The celebration was also an opportunity for the community to commemorate the achievements and contributions of the Asian people and Pacific Islander around New Jersey. Mr. Kirby Tan, a Malaysian who resides in Bergen County, New Jersey was awarded with the “Outstanding Community Service Award” by the County of Bergen, as recognition of his works to the community. The event also showcased cultural programmes The Consulate General of Malaysia also organized with colourful dance performances, as well as large a dinner with Malaysian diaspora and students hosted varieties of Asian food. The cultural programmes and by the Deputy Minister on 19 July 2019. The dinner the food were contributed by various Asian was held at the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the organizations, businesses and individuals from Bergen United Nations in New York and attended by officials County. from the Mission, Consulate General, Malaysians and Page 5 of 12 Malawakil New York Times [email protected] Consulate General of Malaysia, New York Jan – Dec Edition 2019 students pursuing their studies at universities in New Merdeka Month Celebrations York and tri-state areas. QUUENS, NY – AUG 17 – SEP 1, 2019: The Malaysians residing in New York and its surrounding areas with support from the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York organised a series of events to celebrate Malaysia’s 62nd anniversary of independence throughout the month of August and September 2019. The Deputy Minister shared with the guests on the current economic outlook in Malaysia and took the opportunity to mingle with the guests.