Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia

Malaysia 🇲🇾 and Switzerland 🇨🇭 have been re-elected to the UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law for the term 2025-2031, each receiving the highest number of votes in their respective regional group. #UNCITRAL plays a pivotal role in promoting the harmonisation and standardisation of international trade law, significantly contributing to the removal of legal barriers in global trade. #GlobalTrade #InternationalCooperation #UNGA

🌍✍️ St. Gallen Symposium Global Essay Competition Calling all aspiring young leaders! Here’s your chance to become a leader of tomorrow at the renowned St. Gallen Symposium. The top three winners will share CHF 20,000 and gain the opportunity to engage with 300 of the world’s brightest young minds and 600 senior leaders in dynamic debates. Submit your essay and get the chance to present your ideas on global issues to top experts. Deadline: 1 February, 2025 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eAu2Ag2S

Meet 23 of Switzerland’s top science-driven startups at #Slush2024. 🇨🇭✨ Handpicked from leading Swiss universities and research institutes, they will showcase their bold innovations at the #SwissTech pavilion 👇 Follow swisstech for more! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4abMaqu

It was a delight to meet up with Switzerland Global Enterprise’s Senior Consultant South East Asia Angela Di Rosa and Senior Trade Adviser Feranica Susanto from Swiss Business Hub Southeast Asia + Pacific during their visit to Malaysia this week. S-GE supports Swiss companies looking towards international expansion, providing expertise ranging from market evaluation to customised export consultations. According to a recent study by the International Trade Centre, S-GE is one of the world’s most effective trade promotion organisations.

Sustainable transportation for Asia: Sun Bus Tech Sdn Bhd 🇲🇾 is collaborating with HESS AG 🇨🇭 in producing environmentally-friendly buses for the region. Swiss Business Hub Southeast Asia + Pacific

🇨🇭 Transforming railway tracks into renewable power sources! 🚆☀️ The world’s first removable solar plant, located near Buttes, is set to generate 16,000 kWh annually by utilizing the space between the tracks. Approved by the Federal Office of Transport, this pilot project is scheduled to launch in spring 2025, marking a significant advancement in green energy. ⚡ ℹ️ https://www.sun-ways.ch/en

🌍🚚 Did you know? Swiss companies have achieved a significant reduction of 256 million tons of CO2 emissions through their suppliers and logistics efforts! 🇨🇭 This commitment is essential in the ongoing battle against climate change, demonstrating Switzerland’s dedication to #sustainability. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/g9EdKHzc

This week, Malaysian Michelle Shi Jie Chew was elected as Chair of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC Youth Commission during the 34th International Conference of the IFRC in Geneva. 🎉 Congratulations, Michelle! Michelle has already dedicated 12 remarkable years to volunteering with the Malaysian Red Crescent and has served for 5 years as the Asia-Pacific Representative for the IFRC Youth Commission – an inspiring testament to her commitment to humanitarian action at a young age. As the new Chair of the IFRC Youth Commission, Michelle has shared three impactful priorities: 1) Strengthening engagement with youth cohorts around the world to hear and empower the voices of the young from all backgrounds and environments. 2) Aligning the Youth Commission’s priorities with those of the IFRC to amplify collective impact through the power of co-creation. 3) Strengthening ties with youth volunteers worldwide to advocate effectively for issues that matter most to the young generation. We wish Michelle every success in her new role and look forward to witnessing the Youth Commission’s meaningful journey under her leadership.

In the context of pressing humanitarian challenges, Geneva hosted the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Representatives from 196 states and 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies gathered to address urgent humanitarian needs in 120 conflicts worldwide and reaffirmed their shared commitment to international humanitarian principles. As the depositary of the Geneva Conventions, Switzerland is committed to advocating for stronger implementation of international humanitarian law to protect civilians and promote a future grounded in security, respect, and humanity. Malaysia was elected to chair this important gathering. Congratulations to Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz, the first woman to take on this challenge. Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz has long been dedicated to humanitarian engagement and international humanitarian law, including her work as Chairperson of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

Productive EFTA-country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) visit to the Chairman of Malaysia’s Parliamentary Special Select Committee on International Relations and Trade, YB Wong Chen, this week. Alongside our Norwegian counterpart, Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, we discussed EFTA-Malaysia relations, delving into key topics of free trade and economic collaboration. 🇲🇾 🇮🇸 🇱🇮 🇳🇴 🇨🇭