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= The Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations =

The Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) is the training arm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia. Established in July 1991, the Institute is situated on the previous site of the Ministry in Kuala Lumpur, and is the only institution in Malaysia mandated and accredited to train officers on matters of diplomacy and diplomatic practices.

Since its establishment, the Institute has also run the mandatory training course for all foreign service officers of Malaysia. This is currently a six-month intensive course that covers both substance and form related to a diplomat’s career path.

= History =

The IDFR was established on 1 July 1991 under the Prime Minister’s Department following a Cabinet decision dated 6 March 1991. It was officially launched that same year on 12 August by the then Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. In March 2004, IDFR officially became part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.

= Directors General of the Institute =


 * Albert S. Talalla (1991-1994)
 * Ghazzali Sheikh Abdul Khalid (1995-1996)
 * Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak (1997-1998)
 * Syed Norulzaman Syed Kamarulzaman (1999-2001)
 * Dr Mohd. Yusof Ahmad (2002-2004)
 * Dr Fauziah Mohd Taib (2005-2007)
 * Hasmy Agam (2007-2010)
 * Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari (2010-2013)
 * Md Hussin Nayan (2013-2015)
 * Salman Ahmad (2015-2016)
 * Mohamad Sadik Kethergany (2017-2019)
 * Mohd Zamruni Khalid (2019-2021)
 * Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin (present)

= Programmes =

The Diploma in Diplomacy is a niche programme, tailored for junior diplomats before they are assigned overseas assignments.

IDFR also collaborates with the National University of Malaysia (UKM), in offering a thirteen-month postgraduate programme for a Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy.

= Facilities =

The Institute houses classrooms, an auditorium and a hostel to accommodate teaching and learning needs.

= References = https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/institute-of-diplomacy-and-foreign-relations-idfr-

https://www.pmo.gov.my/ucapan/?m=p&p=paklah&id=3217

https://www.idfr.gov.my/

Category: Diplomatic Training | Category: Foreign Relations