Italy-Malaysia Business Mission Opens in Kuala Lumpur to Strengthen Bilateral Economic Ties
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 June 2026 – The Italian business mission to strengthen bilateral economic ties kicks off today in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together 35 Italian companies and institutional stakeholders active in the fields of infrastructure and transport, energy transition and oil & gas, and advanced manufacturing. The initiative takes place against the backdrop of a […]
Read moreITALY MEETS UNIVERSITIES | Embassy of Italy strengthens collaboration with Malaysian Universities
On 23 June, the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur hosted ITALY MEETS UNIVERSITIES at the Residence of the Ambassador, an initiative aimed at strengthening academic and cultural ties between Italy and Malaysia. As stated by Ambassador Langella in his opening remarks – “the evening brought together lecturers, students, alumni and representatives of the Malaysian […]
Read moreBilateral meeting between Ambassador Langella and Minister of Defence Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR – 23 JUNE 2026. Raffaele Langella, Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, paid a courtesy call on Malaysia’s Minister of Defence, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, at Wisma Pertahanan. The bilateral meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to discuss the current state and future direction of Italy-Malaysia defence relations in various fields […]
Read moreViolin recital with Maestro Domenico Nordio on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic
To mark the 80th Anniversary of the Italian Republic, the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur, in partnership with Sunway University, presents a violin recital by Maestro Domenico Nordio, one of the most celebrated Italian violinists, in a concert that is entirely free of charge. Joining him on stage, Harit Chunhanantasap and Celestine Yoong from […]
Read moreMAECI Grants for visits by researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures, and cultural professionals | Year 2026
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides grants upon request—under Chapter 2619/7—for: the funding of travel and living expenses for Italian researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures, and cultural professionals, as well as foreign nationals residing in Italy for at least two years, who are invited abroad by foreign academic or cultural institutions; […]
Read moreAmbassador Langella’s Visit to Kuching: Great Potential for Strengthening Relations with Sarawak
The Ambassador of Italy to Malaysia, Raffaele Langella, visited Kuching, where he held a productive meeting with the Premier of Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Dr. Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg. The bilateral meeting allowed the Ambassador and the Premier of Sarawak to assess the strengthening of relations between Italy […]
Read moreItalian Design Day 2026 Celebrates Innovation, Sustainability and Growing Bilateral Collaboration
Italian Design Day 2026 dazzled Malaysia with a celebration of creativity, innovation, and Italian elegance, as part of a global initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Italian Trade Agency. Now in its 10th edition worldwide, the event continues to shine as […]
Read moreScholarships for foreign students awarded by the Italian Government for the 2026-2027 academic year
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships in favour of foreign students for the 2026-2027 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to the Italian law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions). […]
Read moreSports diplomacy: “Moto d’Italia” – first episode launched in Kuala Lumpur
As part of the sports diplomacy activities promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur launched the world preview of the first episode of “Moto d’Italia – cultura oltre la pista”. The audiovisual project is promoted by the Directorate General for Growth and the Promotion […]
Read moreTemporary interruption of visa appointments (9-18 February)
The Embassy of Italy in Kuala Lumpur kindly informs that, for technical reasons, no visa appointment will be scheduled from 9th to 18th February 2026. Appointments at the Visa Section of the Embassy will resume on 19th February. Kindly be informed that, in order to minimise inconvenience to applicants, appointments that were already scheduled will be […]
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