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70th Anniversary Logo Design Competition - Call for Submissions

In 2025, Malaysia and Australia will celebrate 70 years of Australia's diplomactic presence in Malaysia.

To commemorate this milestone, the Australian High Commission in Malaysia is organising a logo design competition. The winning design will be used as an official logo for all commemorative events throughout 2025.

The contest opens at 1200 hours (Kuala Lumpur time) on 2 December 2024 and closes at midnight on 22 December 2024 (Kuala Lumpur local time). Late submissions will not be considered.

All entries must be submitted to: [email protected]

For further information and competition terms and conditions, visit https://malaysia.highcommission.gov.au/files/klpr/70th%20Anniversary%20Logo%20Competition%20-%20Call%20for%20Submissions_FINAL.pdf.

Ongoing Protests

Since the recent outbreak of conflict in Israel and Gaza, there have been ongoing protests throughout Kuala Lumpur. Protest activity is usually the largest on Fridays and weekends.

Protests tend to happen near central landmarks and busy tourist areas, including around Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the National Mosque, the US Embassy and Merdeka Square.

As set out on Smartraveller:

You could encounter protests or demonstrations on the streets or at certain venues.

Protest activity could lead to violence and disrupt public services, including public transport, and cause traffic congestion. However, this is rare.

Police permission is needed for public gatherings and demonstrations. If you take part in a protest or demonstration, authorities could arrest and deport you.

Avoid protests and demonstrations.

During periods of unrest:

check the news and other sources for information on planned and possible unrest or strikes
follow the advice of local authorities
plan your activities to avoid unrest on national or commemorative days
be ready to change your travel plans

If civil unrest disrupts your transport plans, contact your airline, travel agent or insurer for help.

Consular services

The Australian High Commission continues to provide consular assistance for Australians in Malaysia. The Consular Services Charter outlines the consular assistance that may be provided to Australians overseas, and also responsibilities that lie outside the Australian Government’s consular role.

If you require consular assistance while in Malaysia, you can contact the Australian High Commission Consular Office in Kuala Lumpur between 8.30am - 4:30pm (weekdays) at +60 3 2146 5575. Alternatively, you can email us at: [email protected]

If you require consular assistance outside of business hours, or on a weekend, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre in Australia, which is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on +61 2 6261 3305, or via our High Commission switchboard, +60 3 2146 5555.

Travel advice specific to Malaysia can be found at https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/malaysia.

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