Who we are
The Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia works together with Malaysian authorities, businesses, education institutions, cultural institutions and civil society to promote closer ties and cooperation. EU in Malaysia also supports and collaborates with Malaysian and regional non-governmental organisations working towards achieving Malaysia’s development goals and UN SDGs.
Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia
As the diplomatic mission of the European Union, the Delegation's task is to promote closer ties with Malaysia by providing an efficient and reliable communication channel between the EU and Malaysian authorities, business, education institutions and civil society.
The Delegation also promotes people-to-people contacts and highlights Europe’s cultural and linguistic diversity. It supports European higher education exchanges and facilitates cooperation in the field of science and technology through its various activities.
The specific tasks of the EU Delegation to Malaysia are to:
- Represent the European Union in the execution of its competences.
- Enhance bilateral political, economic and commercial relations.
- Promote and defend the values and interests of the EU.
- Pursue an information and communication policy in line with the European Union’s overall strategy in South East Asia.
The EU Delegation works in close contact with the Embassies of the individual EU Member States present in Malaysia and promotes the EU's common positions and policies in the areas of EU competence.
The EU in Malaysia
Ambassador
Mr Rafael DAERR, Ambassador and Head of Delegation
Political Affairs, Press and Information Section
Dr Insa EWERT, Counsellor – Head of Political, Press and Information
Ms Joanna WASIEWSKA, First Counsellor
Mr Alexandar MELAMED, Press and Information
Ms Fatimah ZAINAL, Press and Information Officer
Trade and Economic Relations Section
Mr Denis BARESCH, Minister Counsellor – Head of Trade and Economic Relations
Mr Pekka PENTTILA, First Secretary
Cooperation Section
Mr Stefan WETZEL, Cooperation Section Programme Manager
Administration
Mr Tilen PUNGERCAR, Head of Administration
Human Rights Focal Point
Ms Joanna WASIEWSKA, First Counsellor