UNAM - United Nations Association Malaysia

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Welcome the website of the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM)

We are a voluntary, independent, non-political, non-profit, non-governmental organization that comprise of former Ambassadors, diplomats, academicians, students and individuals who subscribe to the ideals of the United Nations. UNAM achieves our objectives of sharing and disseminating vital knowledge, data and information and promoting the work of UN through seminars, dialogues, workshops, and forums held both nationally and regionally. Recently, the UNAM Youth Circle was established, which serves as a platform to engage Malaysian youth to be directly involved in the United Nations.

Going Nuclear an Option?

Regardless of public fears and concerns, when rather than if Malaysia goes nuclear seems to be already the case.

In May 2010, Malaysia had announced plans to build two 1GW nuclear power plants. Five potential sites were identified in Johor, Pahang and Terengganu.

But due to public opposition, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was careful to stress in June 2011 that nothing was set in stone and nuclear energy remains an “option” for the country.

Up Close and Personal with Tan Sri Razali Ismail

IT’S not easy interviewing Tan Sri Razali Ismail, former diplomat turned environmental entrepreneur, for a personal story.

While he has the knack of making a person feel comfortable in his presence, getting him to divulge anything about his past and personal history is a formidable task.

Razali’s contention is that much has been written about it and he would rather just get on with the business at hand.

YAB Prime Minister's Speech

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“MALAYSIA IN A GLOBALISED WORLD: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES”

1. First and foremost, I would like to thank the United Nations Association of Malaysia (UNAM) for inviting me to this Dinner this evening to commemorate United Nations Day; and to thank its President, YM Tan Sri Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen for his welcoming remarks. Let me at this juncture also pay tribute to YM Tengku for his stewardship of UNAM since its founding in 1985. In fact, YM Tengku was its founding President when he was requested by our Prime Minister at that time, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, to assume this role when Tengku was then serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The continued existence of UNAM, an NGO dedicated to the promotion of the United Nations amongst the Malaysian public, is testimony to our continued strong belief in, and support for, the world body and what it stands for.