United Nations in Malaysia

19/08/2026

Today, on World Humanitarian Day, we honour humanitarian workers who provide lifesaving assistance following disasters and conflict.

Here in Kuala Lumpur, the UN Humanitarian Response Depot serves as the backbone for disaster preparedness across Asia, offering warehousing and inventory management for humanitarian partners, bringing new private sector actors into the humanitarian supply chain, and responding within hours when disasters strike. In 2025, it dispatched 682 metric tonnes of relief supplies to six countries, reaching an estimated 178,000 people.

As we mark this day, we are flying the UN flag at half mast, to honor and remember those who have lost their lives while serving others. Conflict is changing. Our humanity cannot.

We stand with our humanitarian colleagues who deliver hope.

14/08/2026

The UN Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, Nikolas Myint, presented his credentials to Foreign Minister YB Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan during a courtesy call last week.

They exchanged views on the longstanding partnership between Malaysia and the United Nations — both nationally and globally — and reaffirmed their shared commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation.

Photo: Wisma Putra

14/08/2026

For 12-year-old Navinesh, crossing the road near AEON Mall Bukit Indah is a weekly challenge. Cars speed by, and even a zebra crossing does not always feel safe.

During a workshop organized by UN-Habitat in Iskandar Puteri under the ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Strategy (ASUS) - Phase II, Navinesh joined city officials and planners to see the streets through a child’s eyes.

His solution was simple: install traffic lights at the zebra crossing and make it safer for people to cross.

His voice is now part of the evidence informing Iskandar Puteri’s active mobility planning, helping shape streets that respond to the needs of the people who use them every day.

With the support of the Australian Government through the Australia for ASEAN Futures initiative, ASUS Phase II is working with cities in Malaysia to advance more inclusive, sustainable and people-centred urban development.

Because a walkable city is not just about moving people. It is about making sure everyone, especially children, can move safely.

In Malaysia, every year, more than 6,000 people lose their lives in traffic accidents, an average of one death every 80 minutes (ESCAP). Behind each statistic is a family, a community, a journey that didn't end the way it should have.

12/08/2026

This International Youth Day, Nikolas Myint, UN Resident Coordinator has one message for Malaysia’s young people: lead the way in building the Malaysia of tomorrow.

A future-proof Malaysia will not be built by governments alone. It will be built by young people who are willing to lead — with courage, creativity and purpose.

Lead in advancing sustainable development.
Lead in protecting our climate and nature.
Lead in embracing technology and innovation.
Lead in building a more inclusive society.

And that leadership must include all young people.
Young women and girls.
Young persons with disabilities.
Young people from underserved communities.
Indigenous youth.
And every young person whose voice is too often unheard.

Because the future cannot be sustainable if opportunity belongs only to some. It must belong to everyone.

This year’s theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” reminds us that young people may come from very different backgrounds, but share common hopes: for dignity, opportunity, participation and a better future.

Malaysia’s young people are not simply the leaders of tomorrow. You are already leaders today.

Your ideas, your choices and your actions are shaping the Malaysia we will all inherit.

So, to every young person in Malaysia: find your voice. Use your talents. Build partnerships. Challenge what needs to change. And lead us towards a Malaysia that is more sustainable, more resilient and more inclusive.

The future is not something we wait for.
We build it — together.

Happy International Youth Day 2026!

12/08/2026

Strengthening partnerships for sustainable development in Malaysia

UN Resident Coordinator Nikolas Myint met with the Malaysian CSO-SDG Alliance (MCSA), a coalition representing more than 200 civil society organizations, to discuss collaboration on accelerating the SDGs, advancing citizen-generated data, promoting gender-responsive budgeting, and supporting the Beyond GDP agenda.

The exchange underscored the critical role of civil society, the private sector, and communities in driving inclusive and sustainable development and ensuring that policies translate into tangible improvements in people's lives.

The UN in Malaysia looks forward to further strengthening its partnership with MCSA to advance SDG implementation, promote evidence-based policymaking, and ensure that no one is left behind.

10/08/2026

The UN Malaysia Country Team, led by Nikolas Myint, UN Resident Coordinator, was honoured to welcome ASG Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Executive Director of United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), for a strategic dialogue on strengthening the UN's collective impact in Malaysia.

Discussions highlighted UNITAR's strong potential in undergirding the UN system through demand-driven learning, capacity development, and knowledge partnerships that help sustain and scale development solutions across agencies.

As a partner in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-2030, UNITAR's expertise in lifelong learning, digital transformation, micro-credentialing, and institutional capacity-building can help equip stakeholders with the skills and capabilities needed to accelerate progress towards the SDGs and support Malaysia's transition to high-income status.

09/08/2026

Happy National Day, Singapore!

The United Nations in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam extends its warmest wishes to the people of Singapore as you celebrate your National Day.

May Singapore continue to thrive in peace, unity and shared prosperity and in partnership with the United Nations, advance a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future for all.

Happy 61st National Day, Singapore!

06/08/2026

Last week at the Malaysia Youth SDG Forum organized by mySDG Academy, over 200 young leaders came together with one shared purpose: to shape a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future for Malaysia.

Addressing the Forum, Nikolas Myint, UN Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, reminded participants that the future of Malaysia will not be determined by policies alone—it will be determined by people, by partnerships, and by the choices we make today.

"The future belongs to a generation that chooses courage over complacency. Collaboration over division. Action over apathy. Hope over fear."

That generation is already here.

Young people are not waiting for change, they are creating it. They are not simply preparing for the future, they are shaping it.

Because youth are not only the voices of the future.

Youth are the changemakers of today. Youth are the changemakers for the national agenda.

Together, let's continue empowering young people to lead the way towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and building a better future for all.

31/07/2026

One more week to go before the Call for Proposals 3 submission deadline.

With up to RM17 million in funding available, the Fund is seeking innovative and scalable projects that improve the lives of communities most at risk of being left behind across Malaysia. Eligible NGOs, civil society organizations, academic institutions and UN agencies are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: 6 August 2026

Together, let's advance the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure no one is left behind.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/CFP3application for more information and to apply!

16/07/2026

📢 Registration is now open for an Additional CFP 2026/2027 Briefing Session

Following the launch of the Malaysia-UN SDG Trust Fund Call for Proposals 2026/2027 on 25 June 2026, and the two briefing sessions conducted on 3 July and 7 July 2026, we are pleased to organize an additional online briefing session on 22 July 2026 (Wednesday).

This additional session is open to organizations that missed the earlier briefing sessions, as well as those seeking further clarification or wishing to raise additional questions regarding the Call for Proposals, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

If you are an NGO based in Malaysia, join us to learn more about the application process, eligibility requirements, and how your organization can submit bold, innovative ideas that create lasting impact for vulnerable and underserved communities across Malaysia.

Registration for the briefing session is now open: https://tinyurl.com/thirdbriefingsession

Details of the session are as follows:

📆Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
🕛 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Malaysia Time, MYT)
📍 Platform: Microsoft Teams (meeting link will be provided closer to the date)