Australian High Commission in Malaysia

Happy Wesak Day 🪷from the Australian High Commission!

May your day be filled with compassion, kindness, and mindfulness.

The High Commissioner was honoured to be invited back to speak at the National Resilience College this year to discuss how 🇦🇺 Australia and 🇲🇾 Malaysia are balancing power in the region, deepening partnerships and navigating shifting regional dynamics.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji 🌙

May this Eid bring peace and blessings to you and your loved ones.

Applying for a Student visa (subclass 500)?

You must meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This means that your financial and economic circumstances can support your study in 🇦🇺 Australia for the entire duration of your stay.

Your application must include evidence of:
* Your overall financial position
* Income sources
* Financial obligations

These documents help demonstrate that you can support yourself while studying in 🇦🇺.

👉 Learn more about the Genuine Student requirement here:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

Celebrating the enduring education partnership between 🇦🇺 Australia and 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🎓

Last week, we showcased the strong impact of Australian alumni in 🇲🇾. From lawmakers to entrepreneurs, we brought together partners from diverse sectors who are united by their Australian education journey.

We also took the chance to thank our outstanding Political Research Officer Nik Yusof Nik Farid — a University of Western Australia alumnus who will be concluding his tenure at the Australian High Commission after more than 11 years of service.

Shoutout to Australian alumni-founded Big Boss HSP for its halal snack packs and Inside Scoop for treating guests to its exclusive Cherry Ripe and VEGEMITE flavours.

Summited Mount Kinabalu last week on holiday ⛰️

The High Commissioner was the first to the peak at 4:50 AM for a perfect sunrise. Incredible scenery, fauna, and guides. They were in awe of the strength and endurance of the porters.

What a beautiful place!

🇦🇺 Australia is proud to partner with its Southeast Asian partners and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to address online threats in gaming environments through a prevention-focused approach.

Under the Building Safer Online Gaming Communities in Southeast Asia initiative, a two-day workshop was conducted in Bali to strengthen the capacity of youth participants from 🇮🇩 Indonesdia, 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 🇵🇭 the Philippines in tackling online harms within gaming spaces.

🇲🇾 Malaysia is a key partner for 🇦🇺 Australia in navigating geoeconomic challenges.

The High Commission partnered with Bait Al Amanah to facilitate a workshop titled ‘Geoeconomics, Statecraft and Malaysia’s Prosperous Future’ delivered by Prof Peter Draper from Adelaide University.

The workshop included Malaysian government participants and was aimed at identifying opportunities to work together in strengthening geoeconomic statecraft and building resilience.

𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Australian High Commission invites applications for the position of Senior Program Manager at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Applications close on 1 June 2026.

More info at: https://malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/klpr/vacancies.html