2015
2016 Australia Malaysia Towards 2020 Scholarships
9 December: The Australia Malaysia Towards 2020 Undergraduate Scholarships provide support for Malaysian students from low-income households, particularly from rural areas, to study a degree at an Australian university campus in Malaysia. Read more...
Malaysia to welcome 278 Australian students under the New Colombo Plan in 2016
3 December: The Australian Government has announced the successful Australian undergraduates who will be living, studying and working in Malaysia under the New Colombo Plan in 2016. Read more...
National Security Statement by the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
24 November: The Prime Minister of Australia issues a National Security Statement to Parliament, which outlines Australia\'s global, regional and domestic policies to respond to terrorist attacks. Read more...
Australia-Malaysia Joint Declaration of Strategic Partnership
22 November: In acknowledging the enduring nature of bilateral ties between Australia and Malaysia, the Prime Ministers of both countries agreed to elevate the relationship to a Strategic Partnership. Read more...
Australia and Malaysia to co-star on the big screen
23 October: Australia and Malaysia have finalised a bilateral film co-production agreement, which will pave the way for producers in both countries to collaborate more closely on television and film projects. Read more...
Australia turns #UNBLUE to mark 70 years
23 October: More than 25 famous landmarks across Australia and other iconic sites around the world will be lit up #UNBlue on 24 October to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations. Read more...
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact to drive jobs, growth and innovation for Australia
6 October: Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said conclusion of the TPP negotiations is the first concrete step towards realising the long-term vision of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. TPP will deliver enormous benefits to Australia, including unprecedented new opportunities in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region. Read more...
Operation Sovereign Borders Policy stands strong
25 September: Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton reaffirmed that the Operation Sovereign Borders policy has not changed or softened. Read more...
Eid ul-Adha message from the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
24 September: The Prime Minister of Australia sends his greetings to Muslims in Australia and across the world who are celebrating Eid ul-Adha and performing the Hajj this year. Read more...
Hockey Australia signs MOU with Malaysian Hockey Confederation
23 September: Hockey Australia and the Malaysian Hockey Confederation signed a MOU which will enable both organisations to work together to develop the sport in their respective countries. Read more...
Australia to extend air operations against Daesh into Syria
9 September: The Australian Government will extend air strikes against Daesh into Syria, which marks Australia\'s contribution to the international coalition effort to disrupt, degrade and defeat the Daesh death cult. Read more...
The Syrian and Iraqi humanitarian crisis
9 September: The Australian Government will resettle an additional 12,000 refugees who are fleeing the conflict in Syria and Iraq to help address the humanitarian crisis there. Read more...
New Colombo Plan mobility grants to support more Australian students to study in Malaysia
28 August: Over 250 Australian undergraduate students will live, study and undertake placements in Malaysia in 2016 under the Australian Government\'s New Colombo Plan mobility grants. Read more...
South Australia and Malaysia collaborate on arts festivals
19 August: Artistic, cultural and business collaboration is at the heart of an agreement between the Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival and Malaysia’s Georgetown Festival. Read more...
70th anniversary of victory in the Pacific
15 August: On this day seventy years ago, Japan surrendered unconditionally and then Australian Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, declared that war was over. Read more...
Speech by the Governor-General on the occasion of the Sandakan Memorial Service
15 August: The Governor-General, H.E. General the Hon. Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) gave a speech during the Sandakan Memorial Service to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Sandakan Death Marches. Read more...
Business opportunities in South-East Asia
14 August: Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb launched a publication promoting the trade and investment opportunities for Australian business in the ASEAN region. Read more...
Governor-General honours Sandakan prisoners of war
7 August: The Governor-General, H.E. General the Hon. Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Sandakan Death Marches during a State Visit to Malaysia from 12 to 15 August. Read more...
New Colombo Plan launched in Malaysia
7 August: Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has launched the Australian Government’s overseas study initiative, the New Colombo Plan in Malaysia. Read more...
East Asia Summit - Kuala Lumpur
4 August: Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop will visit Malaysia on 5 and 6 August to join foreign ministers of ASEAN and its key partners at the East Asia Summit Foreign Minister’s Meeting, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN-Australia Ministerial Meeting. Read more...
TPP talks make significant progress
1 August: Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said significant gains have been made this week in negotiations for the world’s biggest regional trade deal, and a conclusion definitely remains within reach. Read more...
New toolkit promotes closer regional cooperation in rapid disaster response
30 July: Minister for Justice Michael Keenan announced the completion of the East Asia Summit Rapid Disaster Response Toolkit, a comprehensive guide for regional decision makers for both sending and receiving international disaster assistance. Read more...
An MH17 tribunal: why it is necessary and timely
21 July: Australia and other countries are consulting closely with all members of the United Nations Security Council to seek their support to establish an independent tribunal to hold to account those responsible for the downing of MH17. Read more...
Australia remembers MH17
17 July: Australia remembers all those who lost their lives on Flight MH17. Read more...
Eid ul-Fitr message from the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP
17 July: The Prime Minister of Australia sends his best wishes to Muslims in Australia and across the world who are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr. Read more...
Robb pursuing freer trade in Asia Pacific
12 July: Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb will be in Kuala Lumpur on 13 July for negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Read more...
CPA Australia Congress 2015: Leadership. Strategy. Business.
10 July: The High Commission is pleased to support the 2015 CPA Congress Kuala Lumpur, which will take place on 22 September in Petaling Jaya. Read more...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop\'s Ramadan message
3 July: In conjunction with the fasting month, Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has issued a Ramadan message to Muslims around the world. Read more...
Reflecting on the traditions of Ramadan at Australian Iftar
25 June: The Australian High Commission hosted distinguished Malaysians at an Iftar reception featuring guest speaker, Professor Samina Yasmeen AM, Director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, University of Western Australia. Read more...
Ramadan message from the Prime Minister, the Hon Tony Abbott MP
24 June: In conjunction with the fasting month, the Prime Minister of Australia conveys his Ramadan message to all Muslims. Read more...
Humanitarian assistance to Burma
22 May: The Australian Government will provide A$6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for people in need in Burma. Read more...
Australia-Malaysia Youth Forum 2015 engages youth leaders on current topical issues
14 May: The High Commission in partnership with the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) organised the Australia-Malaysia Youth Forum, which was part of the High Commission\'s year-long program of events and activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australia\'s diplomatic presence in Malaysia. Read more...
Joint communique of MH370 third tripartite ministerial meeting
16 April: Senior Ministers from Malaysia, Australia and China met in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the next steps in the search for MH370. Read more...
The BRIDGE School Partnerships Project – connecting Australian and Malaysian schools
10 April: The launch of Australia-Malaysia BRIDGE School Partnerships Project in April will enable sixteen schools throughout both countries to be connected. Read more...
ANZAC Day centenary
19 March: The Australian and New Zealand High Commissions will host the ANZAC Day Commemorative Dawn Service on 25 April in Kuala Lumpur. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli. Read more...
Tourism can be Australia\'s fastest growing sector this decade
17 March: Tourism can be the fastest growing sector in Australia this decade but it would require vision, courage and a huge injection of capital. Read more...
Meeting with Malaysian Minister for Foreign Affairs
14 March: Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Julie Bishop met with her Malaysian counterpart in Perth for discussions to advance long-standing strategic and economic bilateral relationship of both countries. Read more...
Australian High Commission celebrates International Women\'s Day 2015
12 March: The Australian High Commission hosted a luncheon for a cross-section of women leaders in Malaysia to commemorate International Women\'s Day 2015. Read more...
Improving economic opportunities for women in South East Asia
8 March: The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs announced a new partnership with the World Bank to enhance women\'s economic empowerment in South East Asia. Read more...
New Business Envoy launched to share market insights with Australian business
4 March: The first edition of Business Envoy is now available to Australian businesses. Read more...
Stronger regional maritime security
27 February: The Australian Government transferred the first of two former Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Bay class patrol vessels to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to strengthen maritime security. Read more...
Minister for Foreign Affairs\' statement on Anwar Ibrahim\'s final appeal against sodomy charge
10 February: Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop issued a statement on Anwar Ibrahim\'s final appeal against sodomy charge. Read more...
Australia Day 2015 - Celebrating 60 years of Australia in Malaysia
30 January: The 60th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic presence in Malaysia was celebrated in style at our Australia Day Reception. Read more...
Prestigious Australian Scholarships awarded to high-achieving Malaysians
9 January: The Malaysian recipients of the 2015 Australia Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships program will embark to Australia later in the year to pursue post graduate studies, research fellowships and professsional development opportunities across a broad range of disciplines. Read more...