Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia

On 21 October, His Excellency Rafael Daerr presented his credentials to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim in a ceremony at Istana Negara, accrediting him as the Ambassador of the European Union to Malaysia. In receiving the Letter of Credence from Ambassador Daerr, His Majesty the King congratulated him on his appointment, adding that the Government values its dynamic ties with the EU and hopes that with the Ambassador’s vast experience, he would be able to contribute towards the enhancement of ties between Malaysia and the EU. Ambassador Daerr was among nine foreign envoys namely Niklas Wiberg of Sweden, Anne Vasara of Finland, Kirstine Vangkilde Berner of Denmark, Jodi Robinson of Canada, Marta Laura Gabrieloni of Argentina, Thepthavone Sengmany of Laos, Ali Mohamed Abukar of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and Jimmy Ovia of Papua New Guinea, who presented their credentials. The Malaysian dignitaries who were present to witness the ceremony included the Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Affairs) Datuk Mohamad Rozian Abd Ghani and Wisma Putra Chief of Protocol Datuk Yubazlan Yusof. We warmly congratulate Ambassador Daerr and look forward to working under his leadership for the next four years! #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow

In conjunction with the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia and HAYAT (life) collaborated to organise the “ASEAN: A Region in Transition - Reassessing the Death Penalty for Drug Offenses” event in Kuala Lumpur. APHR Members Hon. William Leong and Kasthuri Patto were part of the panel discussion. Hon. William shared about his work as the Chairman of the Malaysia Parliamentary Special Select Committee for Human Rights, Election and Institutional Reform as well as the effectiveness of the death penalty to deter drug trafficking. Kasthuri shared about the challenges she faced in her fight to abolish the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia during her time as a Member of Parliament. The event ended with the keynote speech by APHR Co-Chairperson, Charles Santiago. #APHR #AbolishDeathPenalty 📷 Wong Ivan 王楷汶

European and World Day against the Death Penalty: Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Read here https://lnkd.in/g82BaDPx

🌊Bridging Two Continents: Marine Biotechnology and Research Opportunities in Malaysia and Beyond 🇪🇺🇲🇾 We’re thrilled to highlight the successful collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and Ghent University (UGhent) in Belgium, led by Professor Yeong Yik Sung, Director of the Institute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB). As the coordinator of this Horizon 2020 project, Professor Sung has spearheaded efforts to develop sustainable solutions for aquaculture, reinforcing essential B2B partnerships in the process. The recent 2nd International Conference in Marine Biotechnology (ICOMB2024) on 24-26 September was a testament to this remarkable partnership, drawing 120 participants to celebrate and discuss future advancements. The event was honoured by the presence of HE Peter Van Acker, Ambassador of Belgium to Malaysia, highlighting the reinforcement of international connections in marine technology. Esteemed keynote speakers included Emeritus Professor Patrick Sorgeloos, a world authority in artemia (brine shrimp or sea monkeys) studies and holder of the Sultan Mizan Professorial Chair, alongside Professor Hans Nauwynck, a renowned virology expert from UGhent's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and Professor Tengku Sifzizul Tengku Muhammad, a molecular biology expert from UMT. The conference also showcased insights from Dr K.R.M.H. Tatas Brotosudarmo of EURAXESS ASEAN, who outlined promising research funding opportunities through Horizon Europe, paving the way for deeper collaborations between Belgian and Malaysian academic communities. Concurrently, Malaysian researchers in the Kuala Lumpur region had the unique opportunity to explore Horizon Europe grant possibilities through workshops on 26-27 September, organized by EURAXESS in ASEAN. These sessions, attended by 70 faculty members and junior professors from Taylor's University, Sunway University, Monash University Malaysia, and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), provided practical insights and interactive exercises to help researchers navigate EU funding channels. Mr. Eero Oinonen from the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia emphasized the accessibility of Horizon Europe funding across Malaysian higher education institutions, promoting the exploration of the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Pillar II as a crucial step towards successful grant applications. The EU Delegation thanks session hosts Ms. Adeline Yong Sui Yen from Taylor's University, and Prof Kushsairy Kadir, Prof Mohd Khairil Bin Rahmat, and Dr Woei Yenn Tong from UniKL for their support. Horizon Europe’s substantial €95.5 billion budget not only tackles pressing global issues like climate change but also fosters EU competitiveness, knowledge dissemination, and innovative growth. 🌐 #MarineBiotechnology #Sustainability #ResearchOpportunities #HorizonEurope #Innovation #GlobalCollaboration #Aquaculture #ResearchFunding

On 11 September 2024, our Ambassador-designate Mr Rafael Daerr had the honour of handing over a copy of his credentials to the Chief of Protocol Datuk Mohd Aini Atan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. They had a broad-ranging discussion encompassing the strong partnership between European Union and Malaysia, with a view of further strengthening the relationship on areas of mutual interest. #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow

On September 1, we welcomed Ambassador-designate Mr Rafael Daerr to Malaysia. He transferred to his new duties from the Cabinet of EU HRVP Josep Borell Fonteles, whom he served as Political Adviser, covering the Middle East since 2019. More about Ambassador-designate Daerr: https://lnkd.in/gdM4W6Df #EUinMalaysia 🇪🇺🤝🇲🇾 #CreatingOpportunitiesForASustainableTomorrow