Malaysian student representatives from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University met with H.E. Dato’ Aminahtun Karim Shaharudin, High Commissioner at the High Commission on Thursday, 28 January 2016. The meeting was their first with the new High Commissioner, and primarily held for Her Excellency to touch base with Malaysian students studying within Ottawa.
The discussion touched various issues on student affairs including welfare, social and student activities. The High Commissioner expressed support on student activities, acknowledging that they are helping the High Commission do its work by promoting Malaysian culture and disseminating information. She also took the opportunity to explain the importance of registering with Mission, and for the student clubs to help encourage other Malaysians to do so.
