David Wallace

British Diplomat

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

We are proud to support the #HSRAsia2025 conference!

Deputy High Commissioner @dwallace_KL delivered a speech highlighting @UK’s long history and modern achievements in the #rail sector and the UK potential participation to support rail development in #Malaysia.

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[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

During his first few weeks in KL, High Commissioner @AjaySharmaFCO was out and about visiting important landmarks in the city, particularly those with a historical 🇬🇧 connection.

Follow the High Commissioner as he visits Masjid Jamek, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and more!

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

High Commissioner @AjaySharmaFCO presented his credentials today to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.

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[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

High Commissioner-Designate Mr @AjaySharmaFCO CMG has arrived in Kuala Lumpur to commence his appointment.

Here is his first message.

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[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Ahead of High Commissioner-Designate @AjaySharmaFCO’s arrival next week, Acting High Commissioner @dwallace_KL reflects on the UK – Malaysia milestones over the last 8 months as he returns to his role as Deputy High Commissioner.

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[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Malaysia is taking on the co-chair role of the FACT Dialogue alongside the UK.

@energygovuk Climate Minister @KerryMP and @MyKomoditi Minister @joharighani discussed the Dialogue’s next priorities and strengthening the UK-Malaysia relationship on sustainable commodities trade.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Selamat datang @British_Airways!

BA Flight 33 landed in #KL from #London @HeathrowAirport yesterday marking the restart of daily flights between 🇬🇧🛬🇲🇾 once again.

Acting HC @dwallace_KL joined @MOTMalaysia Minister @anthonyloke to welcome the passengers and crew to #Malaysia.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

It has been 100 days since the #UK's #CPTPP entry into force.

To learn more about the first free trade agreement between the UK and Malaysia, click here - https://t.co/c3lSqTOlfm

[Tom Shepherd @AbuBlake]

An honour to visit #bario #sarawak for the 80th anniversary commemoration of 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 Op Semut parachute jump heralding Borneo’s liberation in WWII. Such a welcome from the local #kelabit community, sharing their unique culture and amazing history 🙏

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Senior #UK Judges; HHJ Lynn Tayton, HHJ Georgina Kent; HHJ Kaly Kaul met with the Chief Judge of Malaya, YAA Dato’ Sri Hasnah binti Dato’ Mohammed Hashim, this month to discuss joint training between the #Judicial College for #England and #Wales and the #Malaysian Judiciary.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

🇬🇧 is partnering with the 🇲🇾 government and @ASEAN to shape high-integrity carbon markets.

At the ACCF workshop in KL, discussions focused on strengthening alignment, transparency, & market confidence – paving way for a more credible and connected regional approach to #NetZero.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

We're #hiring!

Trade Policy and Market Access Manager: Responsible for supporting engagement on our trade policy and market access work to grow the bilateral trade relationship between the UK and Malaysia.

Apply: https://t.co/u5uofxysLn
Deadline: 23:55 on 27 March 2025

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

The UK’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance Innovation Fund  Summit is a crucial step in driving innovation & collaboration to protect lives 🌏.

Minister for #IndoPacific,@CatherineWest1 joined @KKMPutrajaya Minister @DrDzul in opening the #GAMRIFSummit2025.

#OneHealth @DHSCgovuk

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

UK Minister for the #IndoPacific,@CatherineWest1 is visiting 🇲🇾!

The Minister together with @MITIMalaysia Deputy Minister @LiewChinTong witnessed an MoU signing between UK’s Semiwise Ltd and Malaysia’s Silicon Connect for collaboration on semiconductor partnership.

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[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

In conjunction with #InternationalWomensDay & #CommonwealthDay, we ran our #HCforADayMY campaign where our 2 young winners got to have 1-on-1 time with Minister @CatherineWest1 & join a roundtable with women biz leaders to discuss ways to accelerate women’s economic inclusion.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

In conjunction with the recent #InternationalWomensDay, UK Minister for the #IndoPacific, @CatherineWest1 met with women business leaders to discuss ways to accelerate women’s economic inclusion and encourage more participation of women in the business community.

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

Yesterday, Malaysia & the UK chip designer @Arm Holdings signed a milestone agreement.

This groundbreaking collaboration with the British company gives 🇲🇾 access to advanced chip design blueprints to enable development of high-performance #AI chips in 🇲🇾 within the next decade.

[David Wallace @dwallace_de]

Interested in Malaysia’s semiconductor collaboration with Malaysia? Read more about UK-Malaysia semiconductor complementarity here: https://t.co/PanwMW9FHp

[UK in Malaysia🇬🇧 @UKinMalaysia]

#Congratulations to Phi Yi Xian and Lydia Asong Warbrick!

They have been selected as High Commissioners for A Day!

They will shadow Acting High Commissioner @dwallace_KL for a day of meetings & networking events with key partners.

Watch their entries ⤵️

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[David Wallace @dwallace_de]

On 3rd anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine, @UlrikeWolf4 and I join others to attend a @UKRinMAS screening of 🇺🇦film Bucha in 🇲🇾. We remember the sacrifices made for freedom. We mustn’t let freedom itself be sacrificed - we need a just and lasting peace.