Malaysia News Bulletin June 2011

Certificate giving at St Mary’s
University College
TWICKENHAM MAY 31: H.E The High Commissioner
Datuk Zakaria Sulong and wife Datin Hazizah Zakaria
attended the Certificate giving ceremony to 13 Malaysian
g o v er n m en t - s p on s o r e d
p o s t gr a d u a t e
t e a ch er
training students completing their training as Matriculation Science Teacher at St Mary’s University College in
Twickenham, England. The ceremony marked the end of
the course before the students return home. His
Excellency presented the completion certificates to the
students. Earlier, His Excellency had the opportunity of
planting a tree to commemorate the visit. Also present
were Dr. Rosman Abdullah, Director of Education
Malaysia UK & Eire.
From top clockwise: H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong presenting the completion certificate to one of the students (Top); H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong planting a tree at the campus to commemorate the visit (Right); Group photo with the students (Left);
Pictures HCM / Rosli Othman
The Royal Weaves Exhibition
His Excellency Datuk Zakaria Sulong and wife Datin Hazizah Zakaria admiring the Songket collection on display at the Exhibition.
Picture HCM / Rosli Othman
LONDON JUNE 02: The British Malaysian Society
(BMS) together with the Prince’s School of
Traditional Arts (PSTA) have organised an
exhibition called “Royal Weaves: Traditional Textile
Art of Malaysia at The Prince’s Foundation Gallery in
London. The event held from 3rd to 16th June was
aimed to promote the exquisite traditional Malay
textile art of ‘Songket’, ‘Tenun’ and ‘Tekat’.
Among the displays were contemporary
Songket pieces made by the weavers of Yayasan
Tuanku Nur Zahirah and Tekat crafts produced by
Yayasan Sultan Azlan Shah and Mariwasa
Kraftangan. Also on display were some personal
Songket collections of Tengku Ismail Tengku Su, a
Royal Weaver from Terengganu.
The Event was officiated by H.E The High
Commissioner Datuk Zakaria Sulong. Also present
were Dato Neville Green, Chairman of BMS.
SOMEWHERE in the coastal town of Paignton, a small garden of
Malaysian plants is flourishing, thanks to Tourism Malaysia which
donated most of the award-winning Malaysian Garden at the recent
Chelsea Flower Show 2011 to Paignton Zoo. Paignton Zoo is a
botanical and zoological garden, and also a registered charity. It is
the ideal recipient of the majority of plants used in this year's
Chelsea Flower Show. The plants from the garden, designed by
James Wong and David Cubero of Amphibian Designs (who also designed last year's award-winning tropical garden), are scattered
around the zoo which also houses some orangutans, Sumatran
tigers and crocodiles.
According to zoo executive director Simon Tonge, the plants
are as important as the animals in the zoo. "The visitors, of course,
want to come and see the animals, but they will want to come and
see them in the right context. "There are some plants scattered in
the crocodile greenhouse with high ceilings, and very high
temperature and high humidity. "The plants have interesting
shapes, adding a visual texture to visitors' perception of us and the
habitat they go in to. "So, the plants are structurally useful and
important, and we use them to set of the animals against them."
Malaysian Deputy High Commissioner to the UK Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah (right) planting a tree at
In an official handing-over ceremony on Tuesday, Malaysian
Paignton Zoo with Torbay Council chairman, Councillor Derek Mills (left). Watching them is Tourism
Malaysia director for UK and Ireland, Abdul Rauf Abu Hassan. Story and picture by Zaharah Othman
Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Wan Zaidi
Wan Abdullah planted a tree at the zoo, witnessed by Tonge and Torbay Council chairman, Councillor Derek Mills. Tourism
Malaysia director for UK and Ireland, Abdul Rauf Abu Hassan, said the choice of Paignton Zoo to house the plants was important as it ensured continuity to the plants. "They did not just end there at the Chelsea Flower Show. In her message,
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said "We are extremely pleased that the spirit of our Malaysia Garden will live
on at Paignton Zoo. "It is a privilege that we are able to share our Malaysian plants with visitors to this British institution.
"We look forward to a long and fortuitous relationship with Paignton Zoo. It is a worthy beneficiary of our gift and in keeping with our long-term commitment to parks, gardens, nature and wildlife." - www.nst.com.my
A good place for our plants
Farewell and Welcoming...
From left: The new Deputy High Commissioner to the UK Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah. The leavers: Zofri Abdullah Third Secretary (Protocol); Khairil Anuar Sabri (Education Attaché MARA); and Amaluzzaman Mohd. Asarani
First Secretary (Political). Pictures HCM / Rosli Othman.
On June 24, 2011, the Malaysian High Commission hosted a farewell and welcoming party to honour 3 leaving and 6 new
colleagues. We would like to wish them all the very best in their future undertakings. Departing: Mr. Amaluzzaman Mohd
Asrani (First Secretary Political); Mr. Khairil Anuar Sabri (Education Attaché MARA); and Mr. Zofri Abdullah (Third Secretary
Protocol). Arriving: Mr. Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah (Deputy High Commissioner/Head of Chancery); Mr. Amar Sidque Mohd
Amin (Area Manager UK & Europe MSD); Mohamad Ali Iqbal Abdul Khalid (Chief Representative Bank Negara); Mr. Reza
Baharin (Senior Executive Bank Negara); Ms. Siti Junaidah Mos (Supervisor Govt. Guest House); and Ms. Nursilah Sabtu
(PA to Minister Counsellor Political).
Aberdeen student honoured
Nur Aizaan Anwar
is
among
the
three winners of
the
Aberdeen
Quincentenary
Prize
for
this
year. The annual
a w a r d ,
established
to
Nur Aizaan Anwar (left) with her award
m a r k
t h e
University’s 500th anniversary, recognises the
exceptional efforts and talents of students. The
25 year old Medical student has already been
named Scotland’s International student of the
Year 2011. A keen fiddle player, she has also
won a number of educational awards and is
actively involved is induction programme for
overseas Islamic students at the medical
school.— www.abdn.ac.uk
JAKIM Talk
LONDON JUNE 20: The High Commission of Malaysia London hosted
a talk by officers from the Malaysian Islamic Development
Department (JAKIM). The event was part of the programme for their
working visit to the United Kingdom.
Guests from Malaysia
The High Commission of Malaysia in London have had the
privilege of receiving groups of guests from Malaysia. They
are from the Malaysian National Institute of Translation,
Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM),
Malaysian Youth Council (MBM) and the students and
teachers of Putrajaya Precint 8(1) Secondary School.
H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong the High Commissioner (middle) with the group from the Malaysian Youth Council.
H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong the High Commissioner (sitting 2nd left) with the group from JAKIM.
H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong receiving the visit from the Malaysian National Institute of Translation
Group photo with students and teachers of Putrajaya Precint 8(1) Secondary School.
The Malaysian community and the
High Commission of Malaysia
In the UK are organising
Merdeka Day Carnival 2011
Proton’s Managing Director Dato Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed
Mohamed Tahir at Group Lotus new test track in Hethel.
Group Lotus new track
Cardiff City New Kit
Cardiff City Football Club has unveiled its new kit for
2011/12 campaign. The club are proud to adorn
‘Malaysia’ on their new kit which will highlight their
close tie with the Country and recognise the huge
commitment from their Malaysian Tycoon owners
Tan Sri Vincent Tan and Dato Chan Tien Ghee.—
www.cardiffcity.co.uk
Norwich: Lotus has opened its new £10
million test track in Hethel, a facility which
is now capable of holding race meetings or
even Formula 1 testing. Lotus Renault GP
drivers and former F1 champion Nigel
Mansell opened the track with a spin
around on their race cars. Also present at
the launch were Proton’s MD, Dato Sri
Syed Zainal Abidin. By Anthony Lim / paultan.org
The carnival will be held at
Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre,
Brickendonbury, Herts SG1 8NL
Saturday September 10, 2011
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm
The event will begin at 10.00am
with the flag raising ceremony
The carnival will showcase the cultural and social diversity of Malaysia
There will be Malaysian cuisine,
games and performances
All are welcome
The Immigration Department & Consular Office is open Monday to Friday
between 0900am and 1200pm.
Immigration Tel: 020 79190262/0263 / Consular Tel: 020 7919 0251
Should you need more information on Immigration and Consular matters, please visit the website at
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Malaysia Kitchen’s new ambassador
Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes (right) trying a dish at Malaysia Kitchen’s booth.
Picture by whynot-europe.com
LONDON JUNE 16: Gary Rhodes has
been announced as Malaysia
Kitchen’s ambassador at Taste
London 2011. He will participate in
the ongoing campaign to inform the
British public about the unparalleled
multi-cultural world of Malaysian
cuisine and the unique potential of
Malaysian food products. Celebrity
chef, restaurateur, and author, Gary
Rhodes is renowned for his
reinvention of classic dishes without
sacrificing culinary authenticity and
excellence. This has led to him
being coined by his peers as truly
'The Chef's Chef'. Taste London
2011 at Regent’s Park will be Gary's
first appearance as Malaysia
Kitchen's ambassador.
Gary said: "I'm really excited to have been invited by Malaysia Kitchen to be part of
their campaign. Malaysian cuisine deserves to be much more widely appreciated in the UK.
With such a rich heritage of flavours and combinations of ingredients, Malaysian products will
unlock the potential for unlimited experimentation by home grown British cooks. I want to
inspire more people to explore this world of taste and help spice up their home cooking."
Mr Raja Badrulnizam Raja Kamalzaman Trade Commissioner for MATRADE
(the Malaysian Trade Commission) said: "Malaysian cuisine is a multi-layered complexity of
ethnic styles and a cultural melting pot of cooking techniques. By bringing Gary Rhodes
onboard we will achieve even greater awareness of everything it can offer to British foodies.
"What sets Malaysian dishes apart, and what the Malaysia Kitchen is working to establish in
the mind of the UK consumer, is the absolute authenticity of ingredients and influences that
contribute to the cuisine's rich and varied heritage. With Gary - well known for his skill and
enthusiasm for reinterpreting traditional dishes - as our culinary ambassador, we will be
reaching out and encouraging consumers to explore the unlimited potential of unique
Malaysian ingredients to spice up their own cooking."
Classical Malay dance workshop
Sarawak Rainforest World
Music Festival: 8 - 10th July
2011
Putrajaya Flora: 9 - 17th July
2011
Sabah International Folklore
Festival: 22 - 24th July 2011
Sarawak Regatta: 16 - 18th
September 2011
Kuala Lumpur Festival:
1 - 31st July 2011
6th Malaysia International
Dive Expo: 1 - 3rd July 2011
Georgetown Festival:
1 - 31st July 2011
Port Dickson International
Triathlon: 23 - 24th July 2011
Directories
Trade and Investment Offices
Malaysian External Trade
Development Corporation
(MATRADE)
17 Curzon Street
London W1J 5HR
Tel: 020 7499 4644 / 5255
Email: london@matrade.gov.my
www.matrade.gov.my
Malaysian Industrial
Development Authority (MIDA)
17 Curzon Street
London W1J 5HR
Tel: 020 7493 0616
Email: midalon@btconnect.com
Datin Azanin Ahmad leading the dance
(right); Datin Azanin Ahmad receiving a
memento from Datin Hazizah Zakaria
wife to the High Commissioner of
Malaysia to the UK (left)
LONDON JUNE 21: The Perwakilan together with The British Malaysian Society have organised a Classical Malay dance workshop the High Commission. It was conducted by a renowned cultural activist Datuk Azanin Ahmad and daughter Shein Shanin.
Sports news: Malaysia beats Chinese Taipei
Safiq Rahim (right) dribble pass Chinese Taipei’s defender
KUALA LUMPUR JUNE 29: Malaysia defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the first leg of
the first round 2014 Asian Zone World
Cup Qualifier at the National Stadium in
Bukit Jalil. Team captain Safiq Rahim’s
opening goal in the 28th minute gave confidence to his teammates and in the
54th minute, Mohamad Aidil Zafuan Abd
Radzak scored the second goal. Taiwan
came back with a goal from Chen Po-Liang
in the 75th minute and the score remains
until the final whistle. The 2nd leg will be
played on July 3 in Taipei. hmetro.org.my
Malaysia Tourism Promotion
Board (MTPB)
57 Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 5DU
Tel: 020 7930 7932
Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Malaysian Student Department
30-34 Queensborough Terrace
London W2 3ST
Tel: 020 7985 1252
Email: msdlon@maslon.net
www.masduke.com
International Maritime
Organization (IMO)
45-46 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QT
Tel: 020 7919 0149
mymaritime@btconnect.com