RETIREMENT OF HER EXCELLENCY DATUK DR. RAJMAH HUSSAIN

RETIREMENT OF HER EXCELLENCY DATUK DR. RAJMAH HUSSAIN

After 32 years of distinguished service, Ambassador Datuk Dr. Rajmah’s tour of duty as Ambassador of Malaysia to the United States ended on 20 June 2008.

Mr. Ilango Karuppannan, DCM, hosted a farewell dinner on 15 June 2008. The dinner was attended by senior officials from the White House, Department of State, the Pentagon and the US Chamber of Commerce and other key officials from Malaysia and the US.

On 19 June 2008, Ambassador Datuk Dr. Rajmah hosted a Farewell Reception for the OIC Group in Washington. Ambassador Sada Cumber, the US Special Envoy to the OIC and former Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Ambassador Karen Hughes who came all the way from Austin, Texas, attended the reception.

On 20 June 2008, the Embassy of Malaysia Club and PERWAKILAN hosted a joint farewell luncheon at the Embassy’s Tun Ismail Hall for Ambassador Datuk Dr. Rajmah.

In his remarks, Mr. Ilango Karuppannan thanked Ambassador for all her guidance and on behalf of all staff wished her all the best in her future. Ambassador Datuk Dr. Rajmah reciprocated by thanking all the staff for their cooperation and good work.

“WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR FUTURE UNDERTAKING”