Malaysian Protocol & Correct Forms of Address - Softcover

Ali, Abdullah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9812324100 ISBN 13: 9789812324108

Publisher: Times Editions, 2002

Synopsis

This is an authoritative guide to the protocol and correct forms to use when addressing titled and untitled Malaysians - from His Majesty the Yang diPertuan Agung to the man in the street. The author also reveals the proper dress code for official formal and informal functions, the programme to expect, how to invite and receive VIPs, acceptable (an unforgivable) behaviour or speech in the presence of royalty or highly placed members of the Government or administration.

About this title

About the Author

Datuk Abdullah bin Ali is one of the pioneers of Malaysia's Foreign Service. He began his diplomatic career in India and ended it as Malaysia's High Commission in London. He is still being consulted by his ex-colleagues in the Wisma Putra and by others on matters of protocol.

Though Datuk Abdullah is now retired from active service, he sits on several company boards and is Chairman of his own family company, KAB Sendirian Berhad and Imbasan Bahagia Sendirian Berhad. He is currrently the Chairman of the Malaysian Dutch Business Council.

Edition details

• Publisher: Times Editions
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 9812324100
• ISBN 13: 9789812324108
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 248