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SEMINAR ON IMMIGRATION AND CONSULAR MATTERS IN PHILADELPHIA

01 February 2007 1 views

The Consulate conducted a seminar in Philadelphia on Saturday, 20 January, 2007.  Malaysians mainly from Philadelphia and New Jersey attended the seminar which was held at the University of Pennsylvania (Logan Hall) from 2.30 p.m. until 5.30 p.m.  .

 

The purpose of the seminar was essentially to update the Malaysian community on the latest government’s immigration policy and the consular services that the Consulate provides.  It is a continuous efforts on the part of the Consulate to reach out to the Malaysian community to help update and explain to them on the government policies. 

 

During the seminar, the Consul General also responded to all enquires that were emailed to his office.  These include matters pertaining to passport, emergency certificate, registration of birth, mykad, Malaysia My Second Home Programme, citizenship, registration of marriage, repatriation of remains, etc.

 

Registration Forms were also distributed to encourage Malaysian to register themselves with the consulate.

 

The Consul General also took the opportunity to advice Malaysians to continue to uphold the good image of Malaysia.  At all times, Malaysian should respect and adhere to the local laws. He also advised Malaysians to submit their enquiries or doubts by email to the Consulate and to deal directly with the Consulate. On the whole, the seminar was considered successful given that those who attended the seminar found the interactive session to be extremely informative and useful.
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