Some 250 Malaysians from Ottawa, Montreal; and as far away as New Brunswick gathered at Rumah Malaysia, the official residence of the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Canada Her Excellency Dato' Hayati Ismail on 25 August 2012 for an open house. The Open House was held to celebrate both Hari Raya and the anniversary of Malaysia's 55th year of independence which falls on 31 August 2012.
High Commissioner Dato' Hayati Ismail (in purple and with scarf) together with her husband, Mr. Abdullah Sani pose for a group photograph with the Malaysians at Rumah Malaysia.
High Commissioner Dato' Hayati Ismail speaking to the Malaysians.
High Commissioner Dato' Hayati Ismail with the guests at the buffet table.
Guests lining up for the freshly made roti canai.
All photos by: Kamal Sellehuddin