Diplomatic Dispatch

Dive into the world of flavours and diplomacy in our latest episode as we explore the intersection of gastronomy and international relations. From shared meals shaping global perceptions to culinary diplomacy fostering cross-cultural understanding, join us on uncovering secret ingredients behind the power of food in building bridges and forging connections in this delectable episode of “Gastrodiplomacy: When Food Becomes a Soft Power Tool for Diplomacy”. Hosted by Ahmad Faizal Hilmi, a DiD 2023 participant with his guest, Datin Gowri Kirubamoorthy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ladies Association (PERWAKILAN).

Brace yourselves for a captivating ride with our host Ms. Farah Dhiba as she chats with Dato’ Sudha Devi. From diplomatic tales to the future of the Commonwealth Foundation, Dato’ Sudha shares on her inspirational journey, challenges faced, and victories celebrated throughout her career as a diplomat and the Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation. Don't miss out on this episode!

Join our host, Ms. Jasmine Jawhar, in an exciting new episode as we catch up with Her Excellency Mazita Marzuki, High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand. Her Excellency shares her perspective as a woman in diplomacy, managing work-life balance, and the indigenous empowerment of New Zealand. 

In this episode of Diplomatic Dispatch, Ms. Sharon Ho Swee Peng, the Undersecretary of Human Rights and Humanitarian Division, Wisma Putra shared about Malaysia's participation in the Human Rights Universal Periodic Review (UPR). Together with host Ms. Siti Nur Shazliza Muhammad Fauzi, let’s delve into this interesting topic. 

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with none other than the esteemed Director General of the Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR) Malaysia, Ambassador Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin. Join us as we delve into her inspiring vision for the next generation of diplomats, gaining valuable insights into the institute's comprehensive approach to training diplomatic leaders. Discover how IDFR fosters global collaboration and plays a pivotal role in promoting Malaysia's interests on the international stage. 

In this episode of Diplomatic Dispatch, Mr. Harvinder Singh Ramday, IDFR chats with H.E. Ambassador Raja Saifful Ridzuwan Raja Kamaruddin on his experience with MALLBATT, sharing Malaysia's Role in International Monitoring Team (IMT).

The Ambassador of Malaysia to Finland, H.E. John K. Samuel, joins the discussion on 'Finland and NATO' alongside the Director General of IDFR, Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin. They shared their grits of the mill on the current and future outcome of the bridge between Finland and NATO. 

Episode 19 brings you on a journey of recollections to the beautiful country on the Eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Lebanon. Mr. Muhammad Nur Anuar Nordin and Mrs. Nurbaiti Bakthir from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia shared their experiences during the media coverage of the Malaysian Peacekeepers, Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) contingent in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from 27 October to 4 November 2022. The host for this session is Ms. Aida Yasmin Azhar.

Join our host, Mr. Haris Syarwani Razali, IDFR Malaysia as he talks to Mr. Nazarudin Ja’afar, the Deputy Director General of Policy and Strategic Planning Division, MOFA discussing topics regarding the whats and hows of Malaysia's Foreign Policy and the role of Policy and Strategic Planning Division.

Diplomatic Dispatch's latest installment once again features Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin and her guest,  H.E Ambassador Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim, the Malaysian Ambassador to Cambodia, as they discussed about the topic that has been the talk of the town - Cambodia Jobs Scam. Join them in uncovering the happenings of the issue and how we could prevent being victims.