Australian High Commission
Malaysia
High Commission address: 6 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Kuala Lumpur - Telephone: 2146 5555 - Fax: 2141 5773

Latest News Releases

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2 December: The Australian Government Awards the OAM to Joe Hasham

20 November: Australian Education Counsellor welcomes new scholarships  

 

South Australian State Election – 20 MARCH 2010

South Australian electors visiting or residing overseas are advised that the South Australian State election has been announced for Saturday, 20 March 2010. Information about the election can be found on the website of the Electoral Commission of South Australia (www.ecsa.sa.gov.au).

Postal voting services will be available through the ECSA in Australia for Australians overseas who are eligible to vote in this election. Postal vote applications are available on the ECSA website. If internet access is not available, electors may obtain copies of postal vote application forms from the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or by contacting the South Australian Electoral Commission on + 61 8 7424 7400 or email: ECSAComments@sa.gov.au

Tasmanian House of Assembly – 20 MARCH 2010

Tasmanian electors visiting or residing overseas are advised that the Tasmanian House of Assembly election has been announced for Saturday, 20 March 2010. Information about the election can be found on the website of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission (TEC) (www.tec.tas.gov.au).
Postal voting services will be available through the TEC in Australia for Australians overseas who are eligible to vote in this election. Postal vote applications are available on the TEC website. If internet access is not available, electors may obtain copies from the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur or by contacting the Tasmanian Electoral Commission on + 61 3 6233 2000 or email: mailto:ballot.box@tec.tas.gov.au 

ANZAC DAY

On Sunday 25 April 2010 the Australian High Commission will host a Commemorative Dawn Service at the Military Annex of the Cheras Road Christian Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur. The Service is open to members of the public and those attending are requested to arrive by 6.15 am for the service to commence at 6.30 am.  Read more....

Job Vacancies

Administrative Assistant (Services)

Guidelines on applying for job vacancies at the Australian High Commission:
Guidelines on Selection Criteria to applying for job vacancies
A Guide to the Selection and Recruitment Process 

Consular Information

Online Register for Australians in Malaysia (Australians residing overseas for extended periods are encouraged to register here).

  • Travel Advice to Malaysia

  • General Travel Advice

  • Smart Traveller

  • Taxation

  • Consular Services Charter

  • Authentications and Apostilles 

    Passport Information

    The Australian Passports Act 2005 came into force on 1 July 2005

  • Applying for an Australian Passport while overseas

  • Australian Passport Photo Guide

  • Lost or Stolen Passport

    PLEASE NOTE: It is an offence not to report the incident as soon as practicable after you become aware of the loss or theft of your Australian passport . 

    Travelling to and from Australia

    From 31 March 2007, the Australian Government introduced enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) that can be taken on board international flights as carry-on baggage.

    These measures apply to all flights to and from Australia. We recommend that you look through the following information brochures and pack your bags in accordance with these new rules before you check-in.

    New rules for taking LAGs through security onto international flights:
    Guidelines in English 
    Guidelines in Malay 
    Guidelines in Chinese

    For more information, please visit the Department of Transport and Regional Services. 

    Education

    Endeavours of Excellence

    Over 50 Years of Australian Scholarships


     

    Few other bilateral relationships have benefited as much from education over such a long period as the Australia-Malaysia relationship

    Endeavours of Excellence: Over 50 Years of Australian scholarships seeks to highlight the successes of Australian scholarships.

     

    Distinguished Alumni

    The High Commission values the contribution the alumni of all Australian universities bring and endeavours to cultivate stronger and closer links through building and maintaining alumni relations as an important aspect of bilateral education ties between Australia and Malaysia.

    We are currently in the process of updating our distinguished alumni database. For more information and registration for future alumni events, please contact the Australian High Commission on + 603 2146 5529 or email: amy.gonsalviz@aei.gov.au

    Internships and Studies in Malaysia


    A Guide to Internships and Studies in Malaysia is a useful handbook for students to consider undertaking an internship and/or study experience in Malaysia.

    This publication is one of the outcomes of the Internships Roundtable held by Australian Education International (AEI) Malaysia in May 2008. AEI Malaysia is committed to raising the profile of Malaysia as a destination for internships and study experience opportunities for Australian students and to add value to the Australian qualification by facilitating internship opportunities for Malaysian students studying in Australia.

    For an electronic copy of the guide with further information on participating businesses and universities, scholarship offerings and internship options, please click here.  

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