Page 64 - IDFR_AR_2021

INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS INSTITUTE OF DIPLOMACY AND FOREIGN RELATIONS
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MALAYSIA

Introduction to Diplomacy for State Secretary Diplomatic Training Course for Assistant
Officers Administrative Officers (DTC for AAOs) 2021

Introduction to Diplomacy for State Secretary Officers A Diplomatic Training Course for Assistant
course is the first IDFR course especially designed Administrative Officers (DTC for AAOs) was conducted
for officers from the State Administrative Service. The from 8 to 19 November 2021. The course was attended
course conducted from 1 to 3 November 2021, is meant by 14 participants from eight departments/divisions
to enhance and strengthen state officers’ knowledge as from Wisma Putra. The participants consisted of
well as skills in the field of diplomacy and international assistant administrative officers of grade N29 and N36.
relations. The inaugural programme was attended by
17 participants from 11 states, namely – Terengganu, The programme was focused on enhancing the
Perlis, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Kelantan, participants’ knowledge and practical skills in
Perak, Kedah, Pahang, Sabah and Pulau Pinang. diplomacy, international protocols, etiquette and
consular affairs. It also aimed to provide the participants
Among the modules conducted were an Introduction to with the requisite skills, knowledge and the right
Wisma Putra, An Overview of Diplomacy and Malaysia’s attitude to ensure excellent performance of their duties
Foreign Policy, Discussion on Vienna Convention on at a post and within the diplomatic community at large.
Consular Relations, Consular Issues and Cross Border
Consular Cases, Diplomatic Practices for Outgoing The participants were exposed to various topics such
Visits, Challenges and Opportunities of Consulate as Introduction to Diplomacy, Leadership in the Foreign
Offices – Sharing of Experience with a Malaysian Service, Personal Grooming, Introduction to Protocol,
Diplomat and The Role of State Offices in Dealing with Introduction to Negotiation, Integrity, Handling Consular
Foreign Consulate Offices. The participants also had Cases, Public Diplomacy and Media Relations, Basic
the opportunity to interact with H.E. Ambassador Oka Speaking Skills, Presentation Skills, Cross-Cultural
Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia and Director- Awareness and Event Planning Management. The
General of IDFR, Dato’ Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin. participants and their spouses also underwent training
modules on Fine Dining and Etiquette as well as
It is hoped that the participants benefited tremendously session with Persatuan Wanita Kementerian Luar Negeri
from the three-day course particularly on aspects (PERWAKILAN).
related to Wisma Putra, consular and protocol practices.

64 65
2021 ANNUAL REPORT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT