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  • The Ambassador, Tun Faisal, and the ETAs in front of the Peace Corps Photo Exhibit. (U.S. Embassy photo)

    Peace Corps Exhibit Launch in Terengganu

    Ambassador Jones co-officiated the Launch of the Peace Corps Exhibit and the Farewell for English Teaching Assistants with the Deputy Director, State Economic Planning Unit, Tuan Hj Tun Ahmad Faisal.

  • Ambassador Paul W. Jones, RDML Gaouette, Capt. Reis and Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan cutting a cake that resembles the aircraft carrier USS Stennis. This visit marks the first time a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier has visited Sabah. (U.S. Embassy photo)

    USS John C. Stennis Visits Kota Kinabalu

    USS John C. Stennis pulled into Kota Kinabalu waters on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, on a scheduled port visit. This visit marks the first time a US aircraft carrier has visited the capital city of Sabah.

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  • President Obama said the ability of everyone to use modern technology to spread hateful speech makes the notion of controlling it obsolete. (AP Images)

    President Obama at the UN General Assembly

    Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, President Obama remembered Ambassador Chris Stevens and delivered a defense of both free speech and the spirit of tolerance.

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  • English Language Specialist (ELSPEC) Kathryn Trump interacting with ACCESS Microscholarship students during the program. (U.S. Embassy photo)

    English Enrichment Program in Penang

    Students learned the differences between formal and informal English and the importance of pronunciation in the English language.

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  • VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (September 9, 2012) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton greets Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak before their meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Week [State Department photo by William Ng/Public Domain]

    Secretary Clinton and Datuk Seri Najib Razak

    VLADIVOSTOK, Russia Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton greets Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak before their meeting during the APEC Leaders' Week. Sept 9. 2012.

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  • A group shot of the 2010 SEAYLP alumni with U.S. Embassy Alumni Coordinator Intan Safinaz in Kuala Gula, Perak. (U.S. Embassy photo)
    2010 Youth Leadership Program Alumni Practice Their Leadership Skills in Kuala Gula, Perak

    Approximately 200 mangrove seedlings were planted on September 29, in Kuala Gula, Perak, by six 2010 Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) alumni, as part of a U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur sponsored follow-on project. 

  • Mr Stern giving ponters to UiTM students on operating the boom mikes. (U.S. Embassy photo)
    Jeremy Abdul Malik Stern Engages with Budding Filmmakers

    Muslim-American filmmaker and music producer Jeremy Abdul Malik Stern visited Malaysia from August 26 to September 14, 2012. Mr. Stern was here as part of a grant from Public Affairs Kuala Lumpur to teach and engage with young budding filmmakers In Malaysia. 

  • Brigadier General Michele Compton stands next to Malaysian Major General Dato' Razali Hj Ahmad as he salutes during the opening ceremonies for the Keris Strike 12 exercise at Camp Ulu Tiram, Malaysia. Photo by U.S. Army
    Keris Strike 12 Begins With Ceremony

    Members of the U.S. and Malaysian armed forces gathered for the Keris Strike 12 opening ceremony on Camp Ulu Tiram, near Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Sept. 18. Keris Strike 12 is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise sponsored by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and hosted annually by the Malaysian Armed Forces. 

  • Mustafa Davis teaching film students on specialized techniques of film camera to get certain styles for their shot. (U.S. Embassy photo)
    American Documentary Filmmaker Impresses Local Film Faculty

    Muslim-American filmmaker and photographer Mustafa Davis visited Malaysia from August 26 to September 14, 2012. The program in Malaysia brought him to three states and made possible for him to share the art of documentary filmmaking to several hundred audience members. 

  • Ambassador Jones speaking to Iftar guests. (U.S. Embassy photo)
    U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Hosts Iftar

    On August 14, 2012, Ambassador Paul Jones hosted an Iftar at his residence. The event was well attended by key Embassy contacts from diverse professional backgrounds as well as members of the diplomatic community from a range of Muslim countries. 

  • US Embassy Press Attaché Harvey Sernovitz and Pahang State Legislative Assemblywoman Dato’ Shahaniza Shamsuddin at the signing of the commemorative plaque. Looking on are Director of the Pahang State Public Library Puan Hajjah Faridzah and other guests.
    Malaysians and Americans Celebrate 'An Enduring Bond' in Pahang

    On August 9, U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Harvey Sernovitz and Pahang State Assemblywoman and Deputy Chairperson of the Pahang State Library Board Dato’ Shahaniza Shamsuddin jointly launched the opening of the Peace Corps Malaysia travelling photo exhibit. 

  • Ambassador Paul Jones and AMCHAM President Sanjeev Nanavati presenting the scholarship check Cherish Lo Chen Huay. (U.S. Embassy photo)
    Malaysian Student Granted $20,000.00 AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship

    In a ceremony at the American-Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) on August 8, Cherish Lo Chen Huay was awarded the 2012 AMCHAM-MACEE Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Malaysian student to pursue a 4-year degree at an American university of his/her choice. 

Announcement

  • The Embassy will be CLOSED for business on Friday, October 26, 2012 for Hari Raya Aidiladha.

Webchat

  • Webchat: Kimberly Process Reforms

    Kimberley Process Reforms: Discussing Conflict Diamonds with KP Chair Gillian A. Milovanovic. Join Ambassador Gillian Milovanovic for a live online discussion about conflict diamonds and the Kimberley Process.  Ambassador Milovanovic serves as Chair of the Kimberley Process, the United Nations-initiated program certifying the origin of rough diamonds from sources that are free from conflict-funded diamond production.   Watch the webchat live at 9:00 PM MYT, Thursday, October 25, 2012.

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    > Almost all adult U.S. citizens overseas can vote in 2012, even if they have never lived in the U.S. or have been away from the U.S. for a long time.

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    E-Journal: See you in the U.S.A.

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