Draft:Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations


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

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There are currently four[3] Permanent Representative from Malaysia in the United Nations around the globe:

Permanent Representatives in New York

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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

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Years Served Honorific Title Name
2023 - present Dato' Nadzirah Osman

Permanent Representatives in Vienna

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Years Served Honorific Title Name
2021 - present - Ikram Mohammad Ibrahim

Permanent Representatives in Jakarta

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Years Served Honorific Title Name
2023 - present Dato' Nur Izzah Wong Mee Choo

Recent Developments and Current Priorities

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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:

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Overseas Mission". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Oversea Mission - Portal". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia - Portal. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Head of Mission". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To The United Nations (UN), New York. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Head of Mission - Geneva". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To The United Nations (UN), Geneva. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  6. ^ "Head of Mission". Embassy of Malaysia, Vienna. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  7. ^ "Head of Mission". Permanent Mission of Malaysia To ASEAN, Jakarta. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  8. ^ "ASEAN Secretariat's Information Paper - OVERVIEW OF ASEAN-UNITED NATIONS RELATIONS" (PDF). ASEAN (PDF). Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  9. ^ a b c d Mehta, Manik (20 August 2019). "New UN envoy stresses importance of multilateralism". Malaysiakini. Bernama. Retrieved 6 February 2024.