EmbassyMalaysiaItaly

…initiatives aimed at further strengthening support for Malaysians living in Italy. It was also a chance for friends to reunite, new connections to be made, and to feel the spirit of Malaysian harmony and togetherness.

On 9 May, Malaysians in the northern region of Italy came together in Genoa for an Embassy and Consular Outreach event. The event was a chance for the Embassy to engage with attendees on consular matters, community welfare, news and events from back home, and upcoming…

Thank you to our collaborators from the Italian Chamber of Commerce for South-East Asia (ICCSEA) and the World Halal Authority (WHA). See you at MIHAS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur this September! ✈️

Dato’ Zahid highlighted that Malaysia’s halal standards are a global benchmark for Quality, Ethics, and Sustainability. to reach USD 5 trillion by 2030, Malaysia is well poised to bridge our world-leading halal ecosystem with the excellence of "Made in Italy".

Strengthening Malaysia-Italy economic relations, and widening awareness on the global halal market and the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 - the world’s premier halal trade platform - the Embassy in Rome, with MATRADE and MIDA Milan, held…

The NEXT Milan Forum 2026 was co-hosted by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), Università Bocconi and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with Deloitte as the Official Knowledge Partner.

The thematic discussions were enriched by distinguished speakers including: Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank; Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA; Benedetta Berti, Secretary General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly;...

From 4 to 6 May 2026, Mr. Anwar Faiz Othman, First Secretary (Agriculture), participated in the NEXT Milan Forum 2026 in Milan, a global platform that brings together young talent and future leaders from around the world, including...

...Kailash Satyarthi, 2014 Nobel Laureate; Philippe Aghion, 2025 Nobel Laureate; Anna Marks, Deloitte Global Chair; Lisa Monaco, President of Global Affairs at Microsoft; and Luca Parmitano, a European Space Agency astronaut.

The longstanding partnership between Malaysia and Italy through Yayasan ASF Malaysia and ASF Intercultura Italy has enabled more than 641 Malaysian and Italian students to participate in exchanges over the decades, creating meaningful cross-cultural understanding.

As part of the global AFS Intercultural Programs network, Yayasan AFS Antarabudaya Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that has promoted intercultural learning and youth exchanges for over 65 years.

On 28 April, Ms. Nidyakala Manian, First Secretary, met with Mr. Kuhan Kandiah Chelvanathan, Partner Director of Yayasan AFS Antarabudaya Malaysia, and Mr. Raffaele Porciatti, Coordinator from AFS Intercultura Italy. Discussions focused on strengthening Malaysia-Italy…

The visit underscored the importance of continued support for science-based and partnership-driven approaches to ensure FAO remains responsive, innovative and results-oriented in addressing evolving agrifood challenges.

Established in 1964, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre remains a flagship example of effective UN inter-agency cooperation, delivering practical scientific solutions that strengthen food security, agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

Ms Emelia Tay, in her capacity as Vice-Chair of the Programme Committee, participated in a visit by FAO Council Members to the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture in Seibersdorf, Austria, under the leadership of FAO Director-General, Dr. Qu Dongyu.