Demonstrators exposed to teargas fired by the police during a protest against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, March 12. ‘It’s been more than a month since the coup and the embassy has been rather quiet,’ says one Malaysian in Myanmar. – EPA pic, March 13, 2021.
MALAYSIANS in Myanmar have expressed disappointment with the Malaysian embassy in Yangon for failing to give them any sense of security as fears increase over the situation there.
They told The Malaysian Insight that they would rather go to the Singapore embassy for help in case things got worse, with daily protests and reports of military violence.
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When the quality of our PTD officers themselves is questionable, this kind of tidak apa response is the best our citizens can expect. Vote wisely in future. Don't just confine yourselves to issues of race and religion but go beyond that to ensure first class quality among our leaders who in turn, will over time, hire the brightest to thecivil service.
Posted 2 years ago by Simple Sulaiman
It just goes to show what kind of government we have.
Posted 2 years ago by Elyse Gim
The deficiency of the officers has nothing to do with the incapability of the government. These officers are in the service well before the BN government's topple in 2018.It's all self motivation.
Posted 2 years ago by SYED ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMED
Whats new? These consulates and embassies are there to cater for local politicians when they do their holiday visits. As for the Rakyat, just adhere to the SOP, which means just wait and wait!
Posted 2 years ago by Edwin N
I stay in Myanmar and the quality of service I have gotten from the Embassy has been excellent. In addition, always feel updated and supported. There are 3 relief flights per week to Kuala Lumpur which I think is one of the highest. Thank you to the Ambassador and the very professional staff.
Posted 2 years ago by D G
Interesting.
Posted 2 years ago by Jason Varughese
now a day, reporter report only based on a few people's comments? You shall call to Malaysia embassy to verify before come out the publish.
I'm Malaysian and I working in Yangon, Malaysia Embassy in Yangon has helped me a lot and they are doing a great job!
Do not use your limited information and pen to erase other people's hard work, because this is an irresponsible action.
Posted 2 years ago by John Lim
I agree with John writing an article like this without a broader base. The Malaysian Embassy has gone out of their way to assist many Malaysians and Malaysian businesses during this trying time, including us. During early Feb when this crisis began, we needed to get visas for our team but the Myanmar Embassy in KL was closed.. The embassy went out of their way to secure us these visas.
Posted 2 years ago by Kenneth Tan
Im one of the Malaysian working here since year 2018. So far i do keep in touch with Malaysian Embassy in Myanmar to get latest updates. I do see some Relieve flights information in official FB page. They are very helpful and always give a hand when we need assist. Some of my Singapore colleagues also shared me some updates whenever they received from Malaysian Embassy, since they do keep in touch with our Malaysian Embassy as well. The Ambassador & the staff's keep monitoring the situation and providing us correct information at correct timing without delay.
Posted 2 years ago by SURYA PARKAS NOKARAJU
I am a Malaysian staying in Yangon. My personal experiences with Malaysian Embassy in Yangon had been very positive. Responses from Embassy staffs had been very professional and prompt and they are very supportive. Engagement come from both sides.
Posted 2 years ago by Gilbert Lee
Hi there, as a Malaysian living here, I must say that the embassy staffs has been actually doing a good job on the ground. I know and say from experience that they are ready to lend a helping hand at any given time. Its equally not correct to say one is better than the other. Malaysians here have many means and way to communicate with each other through portals with the embassy and its related organisations. As Malaysians, we have more options to return home at any time. 3 flights a week. For ground information, just read the local news and use your healthy imagination and common sense to decide your best move. You don't need the embassy to make the decision for you. We are our own means to an end.
Posted 2 years ago by Chandra Mohan
I completely disagree. In fact, its the other way around! Singaporeans are seeking assistance and advice from The Malaysian Embassy. The Ambassador and his team has been on top of current issues offering solutions.
Posted 2 years ago by P Nandwani
Nonsense article, i can only imagine the writer got the feedback from Malayisan with Singapore PR.Doesnt make sense for any sane Malaysian to go to SG embassy for help. Moreover the Malaysian Embassy is one of the most active embassy in Myanmar. Working tirelessly during Covid times and now not only providing assistance for stranded Malaysian returning but to facilitate re-entry including visa approval and special relief flight for businessmen and family members reuniting with their love ones in Myanmar. This articles truly done with some minorities and doesnt represent the majority of Malaysian in Myanmar! I feel sad for the dedicated staff of the embassy and HE Ambassador of Malaysia to Myanmar
Posted 2 years ago by C Jong
I think its totally irresponsible for Malaysians to condemn our embassy and foreign mission in Myanmar without checking facts first. With more than 600 Malaysians registered with the embassy, do not expect to be spoonfed information. Updates on the security situation are available on many sites and social media and you just need to access them and make your own learned decision to stay or leave. My company has had years of business in Myanmar and currently the largest contractor to Petronas Carigali Myanmar Limited. Our ambassador is a very approachable envoy and has helped us in many instances , including repatriating deceased personnel (medical issues). The embassy compound is quite large and able to accommodate large numbers of Malaysians if need be. Contact the ambassador directly ; you will get personal attention and any updates that you need
Posted 2 years ago by Dato Mazlin Junid
It's not factual to state that the Malaysian Embassy cannot be relied upon in a crisis. I am closely associated with many Malaysians in Myanmar. It's rather unfair to make this comment. Malaysian Embassy has not only been helping Malaysians but also others in the capacity as an Asean member to others from Asean nations. I live and work here and I know I can rely on the embassy.
Posted 2 years ago by Sridhar Raman
It's not factual to state that the Malaysian Embassy cannot be relied upon in a crisis. I am closely associated with many Malaysians in Myanmar. It's rather unfair to make this comment. Malaysian Embassy has not only been helping Malaysians but also others in the capacity as an Asean member to others from Asean nations. I live and work here and I know I can rely on the embassy.
Posted 2 years ago by Sridhar Raman
Malaysia Embassy in Yangon has been very responsive and helpful. I had my passport renewed before my work permit expired during Covid times, with the help of Mr Faizal whom has been very responsive to my questions and supportive.
I also could see the hard work and excellent efforts from Embassy staff, MMBC ECs and members in arranging special flights bringing back Malaysian and Myanmar people back to Yangon.
Hope those person mentioned in the article, quickly contact Embassy or MMBC to inform your current situation, they are more than willing to help.
Posted 2 years ago by Joe Yew
I have been staying at Myanmar for more than 3 years and I feel Malaysia Embassy have help a lot of people and ambassador personally promote Malaysian product to Myanmar people. He is very supportive and wants to do a lot for the Malaysian living here. This is a nonsense article and never border to ask the balance Malaysian living here! Ask 3 Malaysian to responds only and what about the balance of 597 Malaysian? I am very confident the balance will say good things about Malaysia embassy. Singaporean are asking Malaysia Embassy for help! We have the most flights out of Myanmar! If you are so scare please do leave the country now.
Posted 2 years ago by Simon Chew
Malaysian living in Myanmar and came back here during Covid19 Pandemic with the help of Malaysia Myanmar Business Chamber and Embassy of Malaysia in Yangon, which enabled me to resume business activities. Embassy staffs have been doing an excellent job with leadership of Ambassador.
These are rough figure of Malaysian returning to Malaysia from Yangon since Apr 2020
Total Malaysians returned home since *09 Apr 2020 until 11 Mar 2021*
Approx. 450 Malaysian citizens some multiple in and out
Approx. 100 Malaysians who were stranded in Tachilek/other cities in Myanmar safely back in Malaysia with the help of Malaysia Embassy and Malaysia Myanmar Business chamber.
There are 3 weekly flight to KUL, and those felt unsafe should just take the relief flight back as there are no restriction stopping anyone to travel back to Malaysia. Use common sense to decide your best move and not relying on Embassy to help with "Evacuation" plan because there's no need for "Evacuation" at this time, proceed to buy ticket and get on the flight.
Do not write off hardwork by Embassy of Malaysia team in Yangon by drawing such conclusion and headline before first verify facts with other Malaysian who work here in Yangon.
Posted 2 years ago by David Wai
Dear My Fellow Malaysian Friends,
An excellent day to all,I wish to start my thoughts with a famous Pepatah Melayu HUJAN EMAS DI NEGERI ORANG HUJAN BATU DI NEGERI SENDIRIIn Negeri Hujan Batu is a HOME being a Malaysian we are able to enter with ease and the Embassy staff will go all out to assist us. While in Negeri Hujan Emas is a Fort Knox and their own citizens will not be able to enter without a pre-set appointment.
During Covid 19 the pandemic Embassy of Hujan Batu went all out to bring back many of its citizens back to Yangon. If some claim that Negeri Hujan Emas doing a super job then why the Citizen of Negeri Hujan Emas seek help from Negeri Hujan Batu. Kudos to the Embassy staff of Hujan Batu for assisting the citizens of Hujan Emas back to Yangon. Not one, Not two but Abundance of them.
Advice to my fellow friends if you feel not comfortable with the current situation there are three flights a week just book a flight and return and once things are back to normal then come back.
To the Embassy staff of Hujan Batu stay strong and carry on doing your routine and remember this, Divine is watching you and just ignores negative statements made in certain quarters.
S P Siva
Posted 2 years ago by S P Sivalinggam Palanivelo
Singapore Embassy want to help you without any reason?
Posted 2 years ago by Hassan Kassim
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Comments
Posted 2 years ago by Simple Sulaiman
Posted 2 years ago by Elyse Gim
Posted 2 years ago by SYED ABDULLAH BIN MOHAMED
Posted 2 years ago by Edwin N
Posted 2 years ago by D G
Posted 2 years ago by Jason Varughese
I'm Malaysian and I working in Yangon, Malaysia Embassy in Yangon has helped me a lot and they are doing a great job!
Do not use your limited information and pen to erase other people's hard work, because this is an irresponsible action.
Posted 2 years ago by John Lim
Posted 2 years ago by Kenneth Tan
Posted 2 years ago by SURYA PARKAS NOKARAJU
Posted 2 years ago by Gilbert Lee
Posted 2 years ago by Chandra Mohan
Posted 2 years ago by P Nandwani
Posted 2 years ago by C Jong
Posted 2 years ago by Dato Mazlin Junid
Posted 2 years ago by Sridhar Raman
Posted 2 years ago by Sridhar Raman
I also could see the hard work and excellent efforts from Embassy staff, MMBC ECs and members in arranging special flights bringing back Malaysian and Myanmar people back to Yangon.
Hope those person mentioned in the article, quickly contact Embassy or MMBC to inform your current situation, they are more than willing to help.
Posted 2 years ago by Joe Yew
Posted 2 years ago by Simon Chew
These are rough figure of Malaysian returning to Malaysia from Yangon since Apr 2020
Total Malaysians returned home since *09 Apr 2020 until 11 Mar 2021*
Approx. 450 Malaysian citizens some multiple in and out
Approx. 100 Malaysians who were stranded in Tachilek/other cities in Myanmar safely back in Malaysia with the help of Malaysia Embassy and Malaysia Myanmar Business chamber.
There are 3 weekly flight to KUL, and those felt unsafe should just take the relief flight back as there are no restriction stopping anyone to travel back to Malaysia. Use common sense to decide your best move and not relying on Embassy to help with "Evacuation" plan because there's no need for "Evacuation" at this time, proceed to buy ticket and get on the flight.
Do not write off hardwork by Embassy of Malaysia team in Yangon by drawing such conclusion and headline before first verify facts with other Malaysian who work here in Yangon.
Posted 2 years ago by David Wai
An excellent day to all,I wish to start my thoughts with a famous Pepatah Melayu HUJAN EMAS DI NEGERI ORANG HUJAN BATU DI NEGERI SENDIRIIn Negeri Hujan Batu is a HOME being a Malaysian we are able to enter with ease and the Embassy staff will go all out to assist us. While in Negeri Hujan Emas is a Fort Knox and their own citizens will not be able to enter without a pre-set appointment.
During Covid 19 the pandemic Embassy of Hujan Batu went all out to bring back many of its citizens back to Yangon. If some claim that Negeri Hujan Emas doing a super job then why the Citizen of Negeri Hujan Emas seek help from Negeri Hujan Batu. Kudos to the Embassy staff of Hujan Batu for assisting the citizens of Hujan Emas back to Yangon. Not one, Not two but Abundance of them.
Advice to my fellow friends if you feel not comfortable with the current situation there are three flights a week just book a flight and return and once things are back to normal then come back.
To the Embassy staff of Hujan Batu stay strong and carry on doing your routine and remember this, Divine is watching you and just ignores negative statements made in certain quarters.
S P Siva
Posted 2 years ago by S P Sivalinggam Palanivelo
Posted 2 years ago by Hassan Kassim