Malaysians in Vientiane had the opportunity to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the Open House hosted by Malaysian Ambassador to Lao PDR, His Excellency Zainal Abidin Ahmad and wife Madam Shireen Dato’ Sulaiman at d’Rose Hotel, Vientiane on Saturday, 3 October 2009. The function was attended by His Excellency Phongsavath Boupha, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lao PDR, Lao Government officers, Malaysians living and working in the Lao PDR, officers and families of the Embassy and invited guests.
His Excellency Zainal Abidin Ahmad also took the opportunity to present Pingat Pangkuan Negara, a Medal of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (P.P.N.) conferred by His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah to Mr. Khamkhiane Siphakdy, a local staff at the Embassy of Malaysia.
| Picture take with the Malaysia Under 21 Football Team |