TUN MAHATHIR MOHAMAD APPOINTED AS THE 7TH PM

TUN MAHATHIR MOHAMAD APPOINTED AS THE 7TH PM
AT THE AGE OF 92 AS THE WORLD’S OLDEST ELECTED LEADER

KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 10: Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, left, receiving official documentation from the King
DYMM Sultan Muhammad V, right, as he was sworn in as Malaysia's seventh prime minister at the Istana Negara
in Kuala Lumpur. At the age of 92, Tun Mahathir is the oldest elected leader in the world. Tun Mahathir led
Malaysia again after winning the 14th General Election. Tun Mahathir first led Malaysia as the 4th Prime Minister
from 1981 to 2003.—Photo BERNAMA

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW FOREIGN MINISTER
KUALA LUMPUR, JUL 2: YB. Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah was sworn in as the new Foreign
Minister at the Istana Negara on July 2nd. He told reporters after the swearing-in ceremony
that He will continue with the current policy of being friendly to all nations giving priority to
ASEAN. We wish him all the best on the new appointment!

COMMONWEALTH LEADERS GATHER IN LONDON
FOR THE CHOGM 2018 SUMMIT
LONDON, APR 19: The 25th Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting 2018 (CHOGM 2018) summit
took place in London from 19-20 April 2018. The 2
day summit discussed agendas including trade
between the Commonwealth nations after Brexit,
Head of the Commonwealth and the roles of other
Royal family members, LGBT rights and the world’s
oceans pollution. Malaysia was represented by the
President of the Dewan Negara, YB Senator Tan Sri
Dato' Sri SA. Vigneswaran.

MEET AND GREET LUNCHEON FAMILY DAY 2018 A SUCCESS
WITH THE REGENT OF KELANTAN DARUL NAIM                                      BRINGING HBS AND LRS CLOSER TOGETHER
LONDON, APR 4: Former High Commissioner, H.E. Dato'                         LONDON, APR 29: The High Commission's Sports & Social
Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi accompanied the acting Sultan and                       club have successfully organised the annual Family Sports
Regent of Kelantan, HRH Tengku Dr. Muhammad Fa-iz                           Day at the Brunel University Sports Hall in Uxbridge. The
Petra ibni Sultan Ismail Petra to a 'Meet and Greet'                        organising committee would like to thank the former High
luncheon event with scholars from University Malaysia                       Commissioner, H.E Dato' Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi for his
Kelantan (UMK) and Majlis Agama Islam & Adat Istiadat                       continuous support and guidance in all of the Sports
Melayu Kelantan (MAIK) at the Grand Plaza Park City                         Club's activities. Also a big thank you to Datin Rosilawati
Hotel in Kensington. Dato' Ahmad Rasidi later joined the                    Ab Raffar for the lovely food and assistance from
Heads of Departments for a High-tea with His Royal                          Perwakilan London's committee. Thank you to all
Highness at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London.                     members and their families who’ve attended the
                                                                            gathering and congratulations to all the winners!

HRH Tengku Dr Muhammad Fa-iz Petra with 20 scholars of UMK and MAIK after   Group photo after the event
the event

FAREWELL FOR HIS EXCELLENCY                                                                                         NEWS IN BRIEF
DATO’ AHMAD RASIDI HAZIZI ENDED HIS TOUR-OF-DUTY

Mr. Mohd Suhaimi Jaafar, Dep. High Commissioner presenting tokens of appreciation to H.E Dato Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi

LONDON, JUN 1: Staffs and friends of the High Commission gathered at
the Park City Grand Plaza Hotel in Kensington to bid farewell to H.E.
Dato' Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi, the former High Commissioner of Malaysia to
the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland who has ended his
tour-of-duty in June. His Excellency was the 20th High Commissioner to
the UK and Northern Ireland, serving from January 2014 to June 2018.
We will cherish all the good memories along the years. Happy retirement
to H.E Dato' Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi and wife Datin Rosilawati Ab Raffar.

LONDON JUN 7: Staffs of the High Commission sending off the former High Commissioner,
H.E Dato’ Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi and family at Terminal 4 Heathrow Airport.

                            IMMIGRATION & CONSULAR SERVICES
             General Office: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
             Immigration Office: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am to 12.00 pm (Submission) | 3.00 pm to
             4.00pm (Collection) | Consular Office: Monday to Thursday - 9.15 am to 12.00 pm
             (Submission) | 3.30 pm to 4.00pm (Collection) | Friday - Same hours (By appointment)

AIDILFITRI 2018 GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS
LONDON, JUN 25: The High Commission of Malaysia together with Malaysian Agencies in the UK hosted a Hari
Raya gathering for the staffs and family members at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kensington.

BMS-MVG LUNCHEON EVENT DINNER AT RUMAH MALAYSIA
PROMOTES MALAYAN VOLUNTEERS GROUP                                 TO WELCOME MALAYSIAN CHOGM 2018 DELEGATION
LONDON, APR 5: H.E. Dato' Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi attended            LONDON, APR 16: H.E. Dato’ Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi and wife
the British Malaysian Society (BMS) Luncheon event held           hosted a dinner for YB Tan Sri Senator SA. Vigneswaran,
at the High Commission. The event was to promote the              President of The Senate and his delegation to the
activities of the Malayan Volunteers Group (MVG) to               Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
members of BMS. More information on MVG can be found              2018 at the Rumah Malaysia. Prior to the dinner, H.E Dato’
on their website www.malayanvolunteersgroup.org.uk                Ahmad Rasidi also chaired a Pre-Council meeting.

H.E Dato’ Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi delivering his welcoming remarks.   YB Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran greeted by H.E Dato’ Ahmad Rasidi Hazizi at Rumah Malaysia

OUR GUESTS AT THE HIGH COMMISSION

                           1. Brunel University Malaysian Society 2017/2018 led by its President,
                           Mr. Muhammad Amin Ahmad.
                           2. A group from Office of President/CEO of Tenaga Nasional Berhad
                           led by Ms Suriati Asmah Abdullah, GM (Strategy & Risk).
                           3. Farewell call by Ustaz Ruzain Syukur Mansor and En. Mohd. Azlan
                           Abdul Rashid of Education Malaysia London.
                           4. H.E. Mr Georges Aboua, Amb. of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire.
                           5. A group by Tenaga Nasional Berhad led by its CEO, Datuk Seri Ir.
                           Azman Mohd.
                           6. 3 Malaysian cyclists to cycle from UK to Malaysia.
                           7. A group from Mutiara Smart Sdn. Bhd. (MyyUPIS) led by its CEO,
                           En. Dzaki Zakaria.

8. MY-SUTERA Sdn Bhd led by its Group CEO, Mr. Annas Ahmad.
9. Datuk Mohamad Sadik Kethergany, Dir. Gen. of the Institute
of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR).
10. Mr. Kannan Sivanathan, PGA European Tour & PFA
Consultant-Malaysia.
11. Malaysian British Chevening Scholarships students.
12. H.E. Mr. Girish Nunkoo, High Commissioner of Mauritius.
13. Farewell call by H.E. Alistair Harrison, Marshall of the
Diplomatic Corps at Rumah Malaysia.
14. Dep. High Comm. Mr. Mohd Suhaimi Jaafar receiving H.E. Dr.
Federico Cuello Camilo, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic.