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MALAYSIAN DIPLOMATS: OUR STORIES
In terms of personal challenges, some had to make the dif cult decision
of leaving their family behind when posted to countries deemed hardship
posts, hence missing out on watching their children grow or attending
important family events. Others were not able to make it home to pay their
last respects upon the passing of their loved ones. Yet, despite all the trials and
tribulations, our diplomats take each challenge in their stride and persevere,
all in the service for the King and Country.
I wish to record my deepest appreciation to all the twelve contributors for
sharing their ref ections and f rst-hand experiences with us. It is hoped that
the stories captured in this volume, and future volumes, will benef t the
readers in one way or another and will be used as reference for our junior
colleagues. T ese stories must be shared for posterity.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt appreciation to
the selection committee, IDFR’s Heads of Centres and Division: Ms. Haf zah
Abdullah, Ms. Nuryante Mohd Yazid, Mr. Ruzaimi Mohamad, Ms. Norli
Muadza Mohd Noor and Mr. Hamizan Hashim. My sincere thanks also
go out to the English teachers from the Centre for Languages and Cultural
Diplomacy: Ms. Af da Ibrahim and Ms. Sithira Devi Govindan; and the
secretariat from the Corporate Af airs Section: Ms. Shanthini Subramaniam,
Ms. Noraini Awang Nong, Ms. Dzuita Mohamed and Ms. Cornelia Chin,
for bringing this book to fruition.
Dato’ Mohd Zamruni Khalid
Director General
Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations
August 2021
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