Draft:Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations
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Malaysia has maintained permanent representation at the United Nations (UN) since its admission in 1957. Over the years, its representatives[1] have played a significant role in promoting peace, security, and sustainable development, contributing to various UN initiatives and advocating for issues relevant to Malaysia and the wider international community.
Malaysia has participated in over 38 peacekeeping operations since 1960, deploying approximately 40 thousand peacekeepers from the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the two Royal Malaysian Police (RMP). In 2023[2], total of the deployment are 859 military and police personnel serving in various capacities in six UN peacekeeping missions.
List of Permanent Representatives
[edit]There are currently four[3] Permanent Representative from Malaysia in the United Nations around the globe:
Permanent Representatives in New York
[edit]| Years Served | Honorific Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1957-1959 | Tun | Ismail Dato' Abdul Rahman |
| 1959-1962 | Tan Sri | Nik Ahmad Kamil Nik Mahmud |
| 1962-1964 | Tun | Omar Ong Yoke Lin |
| 1964-1968 | Dr. | Radhakrishna Ramani |
| 1968-1970 | Dato' | Mohamed Ismail Mohd Yusof |
| 1970-1974 | Tan Sri | Zakaria Mohamed Ali |
| 1974-1975 | Tun | Sardon Jubir |
| 1975-1976 | Tan Sri | Mohamad Khir Johari |
| 1976-1980 | Tan Sri | Zaiton Ibrahim |
| 1980-1984 | Tan Sri | Zainal Abidin Sulong |
| 1984-1986 | Tan Sri | Zain Azraai Datuk Zainal Abidin |
| 1986-1988 | Tan Sri | Mohd Yusof Hitam |
| 1988-1998 | Tan Sri | Razali Ismail |
| 1998-2003 | Tan Sri | Hasmy Agam |
| 2003-2005 | Tan Sri | Rastam Mohd Isa |
| 2005-2011 | Tan Sri | Hamidon Ali |
| 2011-2015 | Dato' | Gulam Hussein Gulam Haniff |
| 2015-2016 | Dato' Seri | Ramlan Ibrahim |
| 2017-2018 | Tan Sri | Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob |
| 2019-2023 | Dato' | Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin @ Syed Hussin Aidid |
| 2023-present | Dato' Dr. | Ahmad Faisal Muhamad |
Permanent Representatives in Geneva
[edit]| Years Served | Honorific Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - present | Dato' | Nadzirah Osman |
Permanent Representatives in Vienna
[edit]| Years Served | Honorific Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 - present | - | Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim |
Permanent Representatives in Jakarta
[edit]| Years Served | Honorific Title | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - present | Dato' | Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo |
Recent Developments and Current Priorities
[edit]In August 2019, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin who assumed the role of Malaysia's Permanent Representative to the UN has emphasized the importance of multilateralism for Malaysia, stating that "the multilateral system is important to us, as any change can impact us."[9]
Additional Information:
[edit]- Peacekeeping contributions: Malaysia has a long history of contributing to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 31,000 troops deployed since independence. Currently, a significant contingent, including female peacekeepers, serves in Lebanon.[9]
- Global issues: Malaysia actively engages with the UN on various global issues. Recently, Ambassador Hasrin reiterated Malaysia's support for a two-state solution for the Palestine issue and expressed concern regarding the Rohingya displacement.[9]
- Sustainable development: Malaysia's national development goals align with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda. The country has made significant progress in poverty reduction and aims to ensure equitable prosperity for all Malaysians.[9]
See Also
[edit]- Malaysia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia)
- Foreign relations of Malaysia
- Malaysia and the United Nations
References
[edit]- ^ "Overseas Mission". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Noordin, Shamsuri. "STATEMENT : GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 2023 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS, 21 FEBRUARY 2023 - News From Mission - Permanent Mission of Malaysia To The United Nations (UN), New York". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Oversea Mission - Portal". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia - Portal. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Head of Mission". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To The United Nations (UN), New York. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Head of Mission - Geneva". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To The United Nations (UN), Geneva. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Head of Mission". Embassy of Malaysia, Vienna. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Head of Mission". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To ASEAN, Jakarta. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "ASEAN Secretariat's Information Paper - OVERVIEW OF ASEAN-UNITED NATIONS RELATIONS" (PDF). ASEAN (PDF). Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ a b c d Mehta, Manik (20 August 2019). "New UN envoy stresses importance of multilateralism". Malaysiakini. Bernama. Retrieved 6 February 2024.