Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KUALALUMPUR345
2009-05-08 06:00:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Cable title:
EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES
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UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000345
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY
SUBJECT: EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES
ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE -
SUMMARY
UNCLAS KUALA LUMPUR 000345
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY
SUBJECT: EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES
ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE -
SUMMARY
1. (U) Advisor attended training at the University of Georgia
in Athens, GA and conducted consultations with INS/ECC staff
in Washington,DC. Advisor initiated contact with the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a follow up to a meeting held
in March concerning a Department of Justice workshop
scheduled for June in Malaysia. Advisor also contacted the
Ministry of International Trade and Industry as a follow up
to a meeting held in March to discuss export control
traininig programs opportunities.
SITE ASSESSMENTS/MEETINGS
2. (U) Advisor attended the Export Control Academy at the
University of Georgia in Athens, GA April 13-17, 2009. The
training was comprehensive and extremely relevant to the
duties of the EXBS Advisor. In addition to the excellent
instruction, the class also provided an opportunity for
Advisor to meet with EXBS Advisors from other locations
throughout the world that were also in attendance. Other
students in the class came from Russia, China, Croatia,
Pakistan, Brazil, and Afghanistan. The diversity of
attendees provided a broad range of perspectives in class
exercises.
3. (U) On April 28-29,2009 Advisor met with ISN/ECC staff in
Washington, DC to discuss program status in Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, and Philippines. Budget and other
administrative matters were also discussed and a meeting was
held with the Malaysia Desk Officer, Office of Maritime
Southeast Asia.
4. (U) Preparation for a site assessment in the Philippines
to commence on May 18, 2009 is being coordinated by the EXBS
FSN and Economic Assistant in the US Embassy Manila with the
University of Georgia. The University of Georgia is the
contractor that will conduct the assessment.
TRAINING CONDUCTED
5. (U) None.
IMMINENT TRAINING/EQUIPMENT UPDATE
6. (U) Advisor has made several attempts to obtain
clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for US
Department of Justice/Office of Overseas Prosecutorial
Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) training for
investigators and prosecutors tentatively scheduled for June
23-24, 2009 in Malaysia. Economic Counselor, Embassy Kuala
Lumpur is assisting in efforts to obtain permission from MFA
for presentation of the workshop.
7. (U) During a meeting with the Ministry of International
Trade and Industry (MITI) on March 19, 2009 interest in
training on licensing was expressed. A syllabus for
licensing training was provided. Advisor followed up with
MITI in the absence of response to the information provided.
While this training may occur at a future date, it is not
imminent.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS
7. (U) None
KEITH
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL MY
SUBJECT: EXBS: MALAYSIA/SINGAPORE/INDONESIA/PHILIPPINES
ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE -
SUMMARY
1. (U) Advisor attended training at the University of Georgia
in Athens, GA and conducted consultations with INS/ECC staff
in Washington,DC. Advisor initiated contact with the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a follow up to a meeting held
in March concerning a Department of Justice workshop
scheduled for June in Malaysia. Advisor also contacted the
Ministry of International Trade and Industry as a follow up
to a meeting held in March to discuss export control
traininig programs opportunities.
SITE ASSESSMENTS/MEETINGS
2. (U) Advisor attended the Export Control Academy at the
University of Georgia in Athens, GA April 13-17, 2009. The
training was comprehensive and extremely relevant to the
duties of the EXBS Advisor. In addition to the excellent
instruction, the class also provided an opportunity for
Advisor to meet with EXBS Advisors from other locations
throughout the world that were also in attendance. Other
students in the class came from Russia, China, Croatia,
Pakistan, Brazil, and Afghanistan. The diversity of
attendees provided a broad range of perspectives in class
exercises.
3. (U) On April 28-29,2009 Advisor met with ISN/ECC staff in
Washington, DC to discuss program status in Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, and Philippines. Budget and other
administrative matters were also discussed and a meeting was
held with the Malaysia Desk Officer, Office of Maritime
Southeast Asia.
4. (U) Preparation for a site assessment in the Philippines
to commence on May 18, 2009 is being coordinated by the EXBS
FSN and Economic Assistant in the US Embassy Manila with the
University of Georgia. The University of Georgia is the
contractor that will conduct the assessment.
TRAINING CONDUCTED
5. (U) None.
IMMINENT TRAINING/EQUIPMENT UPDATE
6. (U) Advisor has made several attempts to obtain
clearance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for US
Department of Justice/Office of Overseas Prosecutorial
Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) training for
investigators and prosecutors tentatively scheduled for June
23-24, 2009 in Malaysia. Economic Counselor, Embassy Kuala
Lumpur is assisting in efforts to obtain permission from MFA
for presentation of the workshop.
7. (U) During a meeting with the Ministry of International
Trade and Industry (MITI) on March 19, 2009 interest in
training on licensing was expressed. A syllabus for
licensing training was provided. Advisor followed up with
MITI in the absence of response to the information provided.
While this training may occur at a future date, it is not
imminent.
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS
7. (U) None
KEITH