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Partnerships

A continuing record of conversations between Malaysia and the world.

A cultural-exchange initiative in three programmes, opening international diplomacy to the Malaysian public.

Explore the programmes
Lepak Diplomasi Series 16 — Türkiye
Lepak Diplomasi Series 13 — Kazakhstan

Why “Lepak”

Lepak is Malay for hanging out: an unhurried, informal way of being together. We borrow the word for the format.

A quieter form of dialogue.

A monthly series inviting foreign diplomats accredited to Malaysia to spend an evening with the Malaysian public. The standing theme is Your Key to the World.

i.

Direct Engagement

Conversation between foreign diplomats and members of the Malaysian public, in a setting that invites questions the press conference does not.

ii.

Cultural Insight

Each session focuses on one participating country, covering its history, economy and current affairs.

iii.

Professional Network

A standing room for emerging leaders, students and working professionals to meet diplomats and one another.

Lorong
Diplomasi.

An immersion programme for international students living in Malaysia, taking them into the country's everyday culture, communities and history.

Not a cultural tour. A programme built on interactive learning and grassroots diplomacy.
  1. i.

    Grassroots Connection

    Students meet Malaysian communities directly: kampungs, markets, religious sites, civil-society groups.

  2. ii.

    Student Ambassadors

    Participants leave with a working knowledge of Malaysia they can share when they return home.

  3. iii.

    Practical Learning

    Field activities outside the classroom: heritage visits, cooking, language exchange, day trips.

  4. iv.

    Intimate Cohorts

    Sessions are capped at around twenty participants, so each one stays personal.

Jelajah
Diplomasi.

The international extension of the Lepak series. Malaysian students living abroad work as student ambassadors in their host countries, supported by the programme.

01Pillar

Grassroots Diplomacy

Malaysian students abroad work directly with local youth groups, universities and community organisations.

02Pillar

Global Promotion

Students introduce Malaysia to their host communities: its tourism, universities and investment opportunities.

03Pillar

Network Expansion

Each programme builds new links between Malaysian students, foreign missions and the communities that host them.

Hosted across five international zones each year.

Each session runs with around fifty participants, organised together with Malaysian embassies and student associations.

The Wall

Every series, in order.

Click any card to expand the country panel. Adjacent series stay one click away.

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What's possible

Three doors, no clutter.

For Embassies

Host the next series.

Open your residence or a venue of your choice. We bring an audience that listens.

Propose a session

For Partners

Co-create an engagement.

Cultural nights, business dialogues, food and travel — sponsorship slots are quiet, not branded.

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For Attendees

Join the next conversation.

Sessions are small, free, and announced on Instagram. Reserve before doors fill.

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