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Malaysia became the 82nd member of the United Nations on 17 September 1957 (when it was then known as the Federation of Malaya). [1] Malaysia has held a rotational non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for four terms, and has participated in over 30 United Nations peacekeeping missions through its MALBATT (Malaysia Battalion) contingent since October 1960.
It initially had missions in London, Canberra, New Delhi, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Washington, growing to fourteen missions in 1963, 21 missions in 1965 and 106 missions by 2008. In those early days, the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the UN in New York also doubled up as the Embassy of Malaysia to the United States.
Map of countries with diplomatic missions of Malaysia shown in blue. Malaysia is an active member of various international organisations, including the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. It has also in recent times been an active proponent of regional co-operation.
The history of the United Nations has its origins in World War II beginning with the Declaration of St James's Palace. Taking up the Wilsonian mantle in 1944–1945, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt pushed as his highest postwar priority the establishment of the United Nations to replace the defunct League of Nations .
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that aims to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations and countries, achieve international cooperation, and serve as a centre for coordinating the actions of member states. [2]
The following is a list of ambassadors and high commissioners to Malaysia. High commissioners represent member states of the Commonwealth of Nations and ambassadors represent other states. Some diplomats are accredited by, or to, more than one country.
Due to these factors, an eight-member UN team was formed to re-ascertain whether North Borneo and Sarawak truly wanted to join Malaysia. [195] [196] Malaysia formally came into being on 16 September 1963, consisting of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore. In 1963 the total population of Malaysia was about 10 million.
Pages in category "Permanent Representatives of Malaysia to the United Nations" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .