Consider This: Is There a Crisis of Confidence in Human Rights?
Mr Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights was recently in Malaysia for an official 3-day mission during which he spoke to Melisa Idris on #ConsiderThis for an exclusive interview about the UN’s enduring fight for human rights despite growing conflict, distrust and polarisation globally.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![UK committed to work with M'sia in science, technology and industry - High Commissioner UK committed to work with M'sia in science, technology and industry - High Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71697543395_AilsaTerry.jpg)
UK committed to work with M'sia in science, technology and industry - High Commissioner
Ailsa Terry expressed UK's commitment to take a leadership role in ensuring safe and responsible use of emerging technologies like AI.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Singapore High Commissioner apologises to Malaysians over comedian's offensive joke Singapore High Commissioner apologises to Malaysians over comedian's offensive joke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660753625_TBVANUGOPALA.jpg)
Singapore High Commissioner apologises to Malaysians over comedian's offensive joke
Vanu Gopala Menon said he is appalled by the "gratuitously offensive comments" on Malaysia made by stand-up performer Jocelyn Chia.
Thu Jun 08 2023
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M'sia-S'pore total trade to be in region of S$150 bln in 2022 - High Commissioner
Total trade between Malaysia and Singapore for 2022 is expected to be in the region of S$150 billion (S$1=RM3.21), said the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore Datuk Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Malaysia condemns derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, India's High Commissioner summoned Malaysia condemns derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, India's High Commissioner summoned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647532963_WismaPutra.jpg)
Malaysia condemns derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, India's High Commissioner summoned
Malaysia has unreservedly condemned the derogatory remarks by politicians in India against Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Tue Jun 07 2022
![Bangladesh, Malaysia strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields - High Commissioner Bangladesh, Malaysia strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields - High Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61648885034_BangladeshHighComm.jpg)
Bangladesh, Malaysia strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields - High Commissioner
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Md. Golam Sarwar said that Bangladesh and Malaysia have strengthened bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Sat Apr 02 2022
![Mohamed Khairuzzaman gets interim stay on deportation order Mohamed Khairuzzaman gets interim stay on deportation order](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644911481_MohamedKhairuzzaman.jpg)
Mohamed Khairuzzaman gets interim stay on deportation order
The High Court here today allowed an application by former Bangladesh high commissioner to Malaysia Mohamed Khairuzzaman for an interim stay to prevent the Malaysian government from deporting him.
Tue Feb 15 2022
![King, Queen visit Malaysian high commission in UK King, Queen visit Malaysian high commission in UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632538548_IstanaNegara.jpg)
King, Queen visit Malaysian high commission in UK
Their Majesties were greeted upon arrival at 4.30 pm (local time) by the Malaysian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Zakri Jaafar.
Sat Sep 25 2021
![Agong, Raja Permaisuri visit Battersea Power Station Agong, Raja Permaisuri visit Battersea Power Station](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632496461_YangdiPertuanAgon.jpg)
Agong, Raja Permaisuri visit Battersea Power Station
Their Majesties today visited the Battersea Power Station, Malaysia's iconic project in London.
Fri Sep 24 2021
![Saravanan receives courtesy call from Australian High Commissioner Saravanan receives courtesy call from Australian High Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619702390_DatukSeriMSaravan.jpg)
Saravanan receives courtesy call from Australian High Commissioner
The agricultural visa scheme implemented in Australia known as the Farm Labour Visa Scheme was among the matters discussed by Datuk Seri Dr M. Saravanan and Australian High Commissioner Dr Justin Lee.
Tue Sep 07 2021
![Singapore president receives credential from Malaysia's new high commissioner Singapore president receives credential from Malaysia's new high commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630422133_HalimahYacob.jpg)
Singapore president receives credential from Malaysia's new high commissioner
Singapore President Halimah Yacob today received a credential from Malaysia's 17th High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar.
Tue Aug 31 2021
![Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620773382_AungSanSuuKyi.jpg)
Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement
Suu Kyi is due to face trial on charges which include breaching COVID-19 regulations while campaigning for the election she won last November.
Mon Jun 14 2021
![Bangladesh seeks more Malaysian investment Bangladesh seeks more Malaysian investment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618554405_mdgolamsarwar.jpg)
Bangladesh seeks more Malaysian investment
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Md Golam Sarwar has invited more Malaysian entrepreneurs to consider investing in the republic.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote, flood-prone island Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote, flood-prone island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611904704_ROHINGYA.jpg)
Bangladesh sends more Rohingya refugees to remote, flood-prone island
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees says the agency has not been allowed to evaluate the safety and sustainability of life on the island.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![UK wants to strengthen trade, investment with Malaysia post-Brexit - High Commissioner UK wants to strengthen trade, investment with Malaysia post-Brexit - High Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599208666_CharlesHay.jpg)
UK wants to strengthen trade, investment with Malaysia post-Brexit - High Commissioner
The UK wants to strengthen its trade and investment ties with Malaysia as it emerges from the end of the Brexit transition period on Dec 31, 2020.
Wed Dec 30 2020