Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

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Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (Malay: Institut Diplomasi dan Hubungan Luar Negeri, abbreviated as IDFR) is a training institution under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, established on 1 July 1991.^[1]

The inception of the insitute dates back to a Cabinet decision on 6 March 1991, followed by its official establishment on 12 August of the same year, inaugurated by the Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad. Originally positioned under the Prime Minister’s Department, IDFR was subsequently integrated into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in March 2004. IDFR is currently headed by Ambassador Dr Shazelina Zainul Abidin, a senior diplomat and assisted by a mixed cadre of trainers, research officers and administrators. Situated within the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the institute occupies the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' former building.^[2]

The institute's core businesses include a diverse range of activities;

1. Training programs
2. Consultation
3. Research
4. Publication
5. Workshop
6. Seminars
7. Round Table Discussions

IDFR's flagship programs cater to the needs of diplomats at various stages of their careers; The Diploma in Diplomacy is a curriculum tailored for Junior Diplomatic Officers and designed to elevate participants' diplomatic skills, international relations expertise, and comprehension of Malaysia's policies and interests; Through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme, Malaysia shares its developmental experiences and expertise with other developing nations^[3]; SPKM: Pre Posting Orientation Course for Home Based Staff and Spouses, is a mandatory program tailored for government officials from ministries and agencies within Malaysia prior to their diplomatic representation in the international arena.

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