Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki, Finland
Joined July 2017
Malaysian Ambassador H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Singh Sarjit Singh, together with his spouse, Datin Param Git Kaur Pauja Singh, and Embassy officials, joined the Finland-Malaysia Association (FMA) in celebrating its 40th anniversary on 17 October 2026.
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Malaysian Ambassador to Finland, H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh, attended a Welcome Luncheon hosted by Ms Outi Holopainen, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, on 14 October 2026 at the Ministry.
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The luncheon provided an opportunity to exchange views on Malaysia–Finland relations and reaffirm the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
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The Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki organised a briefing on Malaysian Halal Certification: Guidance for Finnish Companies on 13 Oct 2026, bringing together Malaysian halal experts and Finnish business representatives to explore opportunities in the growing global halal market.
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Experts from MATRADE, JAKIM and Halal Quality Control (HQC) shared insights into Malaysia’s halal certification framework, application procedures and the expertise underpinning Malaysia’s internationally connected halal ecosystem.
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The initiative supports Malaysia’s broader economic diplomacy objectives by showcasing the country’s halal expertise, facilitating international trade and investment, and strengthening commercial ties between Malaysia and Finland.
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Malaysian Ambassador, H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh, received a courtesy call from Ms Sharifah Nazreen Farhana Syed Marzuki, Trade Commissioner of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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Malaysian Ambassador, H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh, met with Dr. Mahoor Sadr Hashemi Nejad, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of Dentcense on 12 October 2026, to exchange views on entrepreneurship, innovation and opportunities for cooperation in the dental technology sector.
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The Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki attended UNU-WIDER’s 30th Annual Lecture, Can Africa Escape the Climate–Conflict–Poverty Trap?, on 30 September 2026.
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The lecture and panel discussion explored how climate change, economic development and conflict intersect, highlighting the importance of climate adaptation, resilient institutions and sustainable financing.
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The exchange also offered perspectives on Nordic development cooperation and opportunities for knowledge sharing between Malaysia and Finland on shared sustainability priorities.
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Malaysian Ambassador H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh met with Mr. Jari Niemi, Development Director and Board Member of the Ruissalo Foundation and Vice-President of the Malaysian-Finnish Business Council, and Mrs. Olga Niemi, President of Riga Nordic University (RNU) in Latvia.
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Malaysian Ambassador H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh met with Dr. Mugunthan Murugan at the Embassy on 8 October 2026.
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Discussions included Dr. Mugunthan’s co-authored book, Adaptive Leadership Amidst Chaos: A COVID-19 Story, which documents leadership experiences and lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Malaysian Ambassador H.E. Dato’ Amarjit Sarjit Singh met with Mr. Chow, owner of Holy Crab and Gaucho in Helsinki, to learn more about his experience as a Malaysian entrepreneur in Finland.
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MADANI Connect Finland, Estonia & Latvia – Diaspora Malaysia Bertemu Duta Besar brought the Malaysian diaspora together in Helsinki on 3 October 2026 for an afternoon of community, culture and connection.
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A warm afternoon celebrating the Malaysian community and the culture, traditions and connections that bring us together. Thank you to everyone who joined us 🇲🇾
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Strengthening exchanges between Malaysian and Finnish higher education institutions and on academic qualifications, the Embassy of Malaysia hosted a lunch bringing together representatives from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Aalto University.
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As part of their benchmarking visit to Finland, representatives from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) engaged with Aalto University to learn more about its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme and experience in international accreditation.
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The visit programme was hosted by Hanna-Riikka Myllymäki, Director, Strategic Partnerships, Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE), with the Embassy of Malaysia in Helsinki facilitating and participating in the engagement.
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