Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from the EU Delegation to Malaysia!✨🎄 As the year comes to a close, we take this opportunity to reflect on the bonds of friendship and collaboration between the European Union and Malaysia. This festive season, we celebrate the values that unite us—peace, harmony, and goodwill. At the EU Delegation to Malaysia, we are grateful for the opportunities to connect, share, and grow together with our Malaysian friends and partners. 🌟 May this Christmas bring you and your loved ones happiness and warmth. Let’s carry the spirit of the season into the New Year, building a more inclusive and sustainable world. 🎁🎉 #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow #Christmas2024

The emergence of hybrid threats and the changing maritime security landscape have motivated the EU to update its maritime security strategy in 2023. Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia Deputy Head of Mission, Timo Goosmann, in his special remarks at the opening of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) South China Sea (SCS) Conference 2024 yesterday outlined the potential of the revised strategy as an important toolkit for partnerships. Timo Goosmann also highlighted the strategic relevance of the South China Sea to the EU, with almost 40% of the bloc's incoming trade sailing through this globally important waterway, adding that geopolitical tensions and escalations not only serve as a massive threat to disrupt trade but also undermine principles of international law, especially UNCLOS. "The EU deeply cares. The EU has stepped up its engagement on these issues and will continue to be a strong voice for the de-escalation and for the respect of international law," he said, adding that Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 holds a pivotal role to serve as a platform to discuss and uphold regional stability as well as to advance a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow #SCS2024

The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia had the pleasure of hosting the EU in Malaysia's Alumni Night on 12 December 2024, a special evening that reunited Malaysian alumni from various EU-funded programmes and initiatives! Alumni from Erasmus+, the Delegation's former trainees and project partners came together to share experiences, reconnect with old friends and forge new connections. In his opening remarks, EU Ambassador to Malaysia H.E Rafael Daerr paid tribute to the wealth of young talents who have contributed to the EU as trainees, students and partners, all of which have been instrumental in deepening the EU-Malaysia relationship. Ambassador Daerr also expressed hopes for a stronger alumni network. Special thanks to Dr Collins Santhanasamy of the Erasmus Mundus Association and Dr K.R.M.H. Tatas Brotosudarmo of EURAXESS ASEAN for their presentations on future opportunities for Malaysian students. Want to be part of our vibrant EU alumni community? Explore these open opportunities: 📌 Funded traineeship: https://lnkd.in/gNufMp6Y 📌 Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Programme: https://lnkd.in/gKgCHF_C #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow #EUAlumni

The European Union Delegation To Malaysia is proud to host the launch of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Handbook in conjunction with Human Rights Day on 10 December 2024. 📖✨ This handbook, authored by the HeartBased Group, is a crucial resource in turning the values of inclusion and equity into actionable practices, ensuring diverse and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. 🌍🤝 EU Ambassador to Malaysia H.E Rafael Daerr highlighted the EU's motto, "United in Diversity," showing how unity in diversity strengthens both Europe and Malaysia in his keynote speech 🇪🇺🇲🇾. His words reminds us that this powerful ethos transcends borders and cultures. 🌐💪 The book launch, which included key remarks from US Ambassador H.E Edgard Kagan, Acting British High Commissioner Mr David Wallace and Representative of Malaysia to ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Mr Edmund Bon, also included insightful sharing sessions by advocates from various backgrounds including disability and those living with HIV, underscoring the tangible benefits of fostering inclusivity in the workplace and creating a more equitable society for all. 🌟 #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow #HumanRights U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur

🇪🇺🚔 Showcasing the EU as a smart security enabler, ESIWA Coordinator for #CounterTerrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism (#PCVE) Till Baaken virtually addressed the CBRNe Summit Asia 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 🌏 Top takeaways from his presentation on the importance of strengthening security dialogues across the #IndoPacific region:   1️⃣🤝 Cooperative security approaches and continued engagement in the region can help address shared challenges such as counterterrorism, #CyberSecurity and #MaritimeSecurity, and preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (#CBRN) threats. 2️⃣💪🏻 The EU through its #TeamEurope approach brings regulatory frameworks, technical expertise, and training to exchange with Asian countries. By sharing best practices, the EU and Asia help each other to develop local capacity for resilience and crisis response, boosting global stability. 3️⃣🌐 EU projects such as ESIWA: Enhancing the EU's Security Cooperation In & With Asia & the Indo-Pacific+, CRIMARIO II, as well as the EU Centre of Excellence on CBRN are designed to build stronger, interconnected security networks across Asia. ESIWA+ is a collaborative security and defence project is co-funded by: 🇪🇺 European Commission's Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🇩🇪 Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany 🇫🇷 Ministère des Affaires étrangères français   It is co-implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH & Expertise France. #EUdefence #EUIndoPacific #StrongerTogether Pierre MAYAUDON Luisa Hohmann Karen Angler European External Action Service European Union Security and Defence Asst. Prof. Dr. Cormac Callanan Martin Cauchi Inglott Roberto Mugavero CEMEC Joanna Wasiewska Yves Postec Rafael Daerr Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia

👩🏽💻Traineeship Opportunities 🌍 The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia is offering funded traineeships in three exciting roles: ✨ Political Trainee ✨ Press and Information Trainee ✨ Trade and Economic Trainee This is your chance to gain invaluable experience, work alongside experts and contribute to shaping EU-Malaysia relations. 🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 December 2024 🔗 Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gNufMp6Y #EUinMalaysia #Traineeship #CareerOpportunities

On 21 October, His Excellency Rafael Daerr presented his credentials to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim in a ceremony at Istana Negara, accrediting him as the Ambassador of the European Union to Malaysia. In receiving the Letter of Credence from Ambassador Daerr, His Majesty the King congratulated him on his appointment, adding that the Government values its dynamic ties with the EU and hopes that with the Ambassador’s vast experience, he would be able to contribute towards the enhancement of ties between Malaysia and the EU. Ambassador Daerr was among nine foreign envoys namely Niklas Wiberg of Sweden, Anne Vasara of Finland, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner of Denmark, Jodi Robinson of Canada, Marta Laura Gabrieloni of Argentina, Thepthavone Sengmany of Laos, Ali Mohamed Abukar of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and Jimmy Ovia of Papua New Guinea, who presented their credentials. The Malaysian dignitaries who were present to witness the ceremony included the Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Mohamad Rozian Abd Ghani and Wisma Putra Chief of Protocol Datuk Yubazlan Yusof. We warmly congratulate Ambassador Daerr and look forward to working under his leadership for the next four years! #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow

In conjunction with the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia and HAYAT (life) collaborated to organise the “ASEAN: A Region in Transition - Reassessing the Death Penalty for Drug Offenses” event in Kuala Lumpur. APHR Members Hon. William Leong and Kasthuri Patto were part of the panel discussion. Hon. William shared about his work as the Chairman of the Malaysia Parliamentary Special Select Committee for Human Rights, Election and Institutional Reform as well as the effectiveness of the death penalty to deter drug trafficking. Kasthuri shared about the challenges she faced in her fight to abolish the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia during her time as a Member of Parliament. The event ended with the keynote speech by APHR Co-Chairperson, Charles Santiago. #APHR #AbolishDeathPenalty 📷 Wong Ivan 王楷汶

European and World Day against the Death Penalty: Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Read here https://lnkd.in/g82BaDPx

🌊Bridging Two Continents: Marine Biotechnology and Research Opportunities in Malaysia and Beyond 🇪🇺🇲🇾 We’re thrilled to highlight the successful collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and Ghent University (UGhent) in Belgium, led by Professor Yeong Yik Sung, Director of the Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB). As the coordinator of this Horizon 2020 project, Professor Sung has spearheaded efforts to develop sustainable solutions for aquaculture, reinforcing essential B2B partnerships in the process. The recent 2nd International Conference in Marine Biotechnology (ICOMB2024) on 24-26 September was a testament to this remarkable partnership, drawing 120 participants to celebrate and discuss future advancements. The event was honoured by the presence of HE Peter Van Acker, Ambassador of Belgium to Malaysia, highlighting the reinforcement of international connections in marine technology. Esteemed keynote speakers included Emeritus Professor Patrick Sorgeloos, a world authority in artemia (brine shrimp or sea monkeys) studies and holder of the Sultan Mizan Professorial Chair, alongside Professor Hans Nauwynck, a renowned virology expert from UGhent's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Professor Tengku Sifzizul Tengku Muhammad, a molecular biology expert from UMT. The conference also showcased insights from Dr K.R.M.H. Tatas Brotosudarmo of EURAXESS ASEAN, who outlined promising research funding opportunities through Horizon Europe, paving the way for deeper collaborations between Belgian and Malaysian academic communities. Concurrently, Malaysian researchers in the Kuala Lumpur region had the unique opportunity to explore Horizon Europe grant possibilities through workshops on 26-27 September, organized by EURAXESS in ASEAN. These sessions, attended by 70 faculty members and junior professors from Taylor's University, Sunway University, Monash University Malaysia, and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), provided practical insights and interactive exercises to help researchers navigate EU funding channels. Mr. Eero Oinonen from the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia emphasized the accessibility of Horizon Europe funding across Malaysian higher education institutions, promoting the exploration of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Pillar II as a crucial step towards successful grant applications. The EU Delegation thanks session hosts Ms. Adeline Yong Sui Yen from Taylor's University, and Prof Kushsairy Kadir, Prof Mohd Khairil Bin Rahmat, and Dr Woei Yenn Tong from UniKL for their support. Horizon Europe’s substantial €95.5 billion budget not only tackles pressing global issues like climate change but also fosters EU competitiveness, knowledge dissemination, and innovative growth. 🌐 #MarineBiotechnology #Sustainability #ResearchOpportunities #HorizonEurope #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration #Aquaculture #ResearchFunding