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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.
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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 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 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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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.
News
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United States Celebrates United Nations Day
The U.S. is celebrating 67 years of global accomplishments through the United Nations as the organization marks its anniversary.
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Final Presidential Debate Keeps Some Focus on U.S. Economy
In their last debate, President Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney agreed on the goal of transferring full...
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Clinton: Energy Has Larger Role in Foreign Policy
Speaking on the campus of Georgetown Univ. in Washington, Clinton said the U.S. will strive to provide international leadership...
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Fulbright U.S.-ASEAN Visiting Scholar Awards
FY-2013 Competition for the U.S.-ASEAN Fulbright Initiative Program (Deadline: November 16th 2012)
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Peace Corps
Peace Corps
See you at the Photo Exhibit!
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Enterprising Women
Enterprising Women, Thriving Societies
Embassy Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The Embassy will be CLOSED for business on Friday, October 26, 2012 for Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Webchat
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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.
U.S. Citizen Voters
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Be an active voter. Start thinking about your participation in the U.S. 2012 elections today. Learn More!
> All U.S. citizens who want to vote in the 2012 election need to go to http://www.fvap.gov/ to complete and submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) if they haven’t yet done so this calendar year.
> Everyone should request electronic delivery of his/her ballot and include an email address on his/her application.
> 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.
Scam Alert!
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Green Card Scam
Recently many people have received e-mails stating that they have won a Green Card. These e-mails are not from the U.S. Government. These emails are scams. Do not send any money to anyone and do not reply to these e-mails, just delete them.
Information
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E-Journal: See you in the U.S.A.
Every year tens of millions of people visit the United States. They come to study, or for business, or for fun. But the best reason of all is to meet Americans.
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Ask Your Librarian!
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