Malaysia's Ambassador Mohd. Arshad bin Manzoor Hussain presents credentials

UNIDO HQ Vienna, 23 August 2006

The new Permanent Representative of Malaysia to UNIDO, Ambassador Mohd. Arshad bin Manzoor Hussain, presented his credentials today to UNIDO Director-General, Kandeh K. Yumkella.

Immediately prior to his current appointment, Mr. bin Manzoor Hussain was Undersecretary, Americas Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia (2003-06).

Mr. bin Manzoor Hussain is a career diplomat with over 32 years experience in the Malaysian Foreign Ministry. He has served in many capacities in the course of his career, including as: Undersecretary, Special Functions, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2003), High Commissioner of Malaysia to Australia (2001-03), Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines (1999-2001), Undersecretary, Southeast Asia and Pacific Division (1996-99) and Consul General of Malaysia in Ho Chi Minh City (1992-96).

Mr. bin Manzoor Hussain studied at the University of Malaya and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. He is married and has three children.