![Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717573200_TBLebanesearmy.jpg)
Gunman fires shots at US Embassy in Lebanon, army says
The gunman fired shots at the US Embassy in Lebanon and was injured in an exchange of fire with the army.
Wed Jun 05 2024
![Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51714112875_PMjpg.jpg)
Mediocre scholar should not be brought in as a visiting professor - PM
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said even the US Embassy in Malaysia disagrees with the statement issued by the American professor.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![Police yet to receive permit application for Palestinian rally near US embassy Police yet to receive permit application for Palestinian rally near US embassy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697800596_tbHimpunan.jpg)
Police yet to receive permit application for Palestinian rally near US embassy
The rally comprises a coalition of 48 non-governmental organisations, student movements, and political organisations.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698630004_tbprotestUSemba.jpg)
Hundreds of thousands rally in global cities to support Palestinians
In Malaysia, a large crowd of demonstrators chanted slogans outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Oct 30 2023
It's About YOUth: Driving positive social impact through games
The US Embassy and YSEALI are hosting the Game Changers Regional Workshop, gathering over 70 young leaders in Southeast Asia to empower them to produce socially conscious games. University Of Miami’s Lindsay Grace, Persona Theory’s Saqina Latif and William Chong from Twilight Foundry Games share their experience developing games that address pressing challenges of today’s world.
Fri May 12 2023
![Public advised not to be unduly worried over bad weather warning on US embassy website - MetMalaysia Public advised not to be unduly worried over bad weather warning on US embassy website - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646905643_TBMeteor.jpg)
Public advised not to be unduly worried over bad weather warning on US embassy website - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia has advised the public not to be unduly worried by the bad weather warning posted on the official website of the US embassy.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51656903475_ShireenAbuAkleh.jpg)
Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree
Akram al-Khatib, general prosecutor for the Palestinian Authority, said the test would take place at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
Mon Jul 04 2022
![One COVID-19 positive case in Blinken's entourage, Malaysian gov't informed One COVID-19 positive case in Blinken's entourage, Malaysian gov't informed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51639566739_TBMASHUPUSMAS.jpg)
One COVID-19 positive case in Blinken's entourage, Malaysian gov't informed
The United States (US) Embassy in Kuala Lumpur had informed the Malaysian government of a positive COVID-19 case in the travelling party accompanying US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken.
Wed Dec 15 2021
![US contributes additional US$800,000 to Malaysia in COVID-19 vaccination efforts US contributes additional US$800,000 to Malaysia in COVID-19 vaccination efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51625848635_BrianMcFeeters.jpg)
US contributes additional US$800,000 to Malaysia in COVID-19 vaccination efforts
The assistance will also be used to support safe quarantine facilities for these communities besides assisting in the protection of Malaysia from the virus.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Afghans told to avoid Kabul airport as Islamic State threat emerges Afghans told to avoid Kabul airport as Islamic State threat emerges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629951431_KABUL.jpg)
Afghans told to avoid Kabul airport as Islamic State threat emerges
The US embassy in Kabul advised citizens to avoid travelling to the airport and said those already at the gates should leave immediately.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/41628822721_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
![Two outstanding young Malaysians accepted to US service academies Two outstanding young Malaysians accepted to US service academies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41623208529_NicholasOngYongXe.jpg)
Two outstanding young Malaysians accepted to US service academies
The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a virtual send-off ceremony to mark their appointment.
Wed Jun 09 2021
![US embassy in the doghouse in China after student visa post backfires US embassy in the doghouse in China after student visa post backfires](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620274103_BEIJING.jpg)
US embassy in the doghouse in China after student visa post backfires
Netizens took exception to an American embassy social media post they interpreted as likening Chinese students to dogs.
Thu May 06 2021
![New US Ambassador to Malaysia aims to build stronger bilateral relations New US Ambassador to Malaysia aims to build stronger bilateral relations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614395645_BrianMcFeeters.jpg)
New US Ambassador to Malaysia aims to build stronger bilateral relations
McFeeters, who arrived here on the evening of Feb. 26, said he is looking forward to working with a strong US Embassy team.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![US citizens in Malaysia told to send ballots as early as possible for presidential election US citizens in Malaysia told to send ballots as early as possible for presidential election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602823259_donaldtrump.jpg)
US citizens in Malaysia told to send ballots as early as possible for presidential election
United States (US) citizens residing in Malaysia were told to send their absentee ballots for the US presidential election scheduled on Nov 3 as early as possible.
Fri Oct 30 2020