List of ambassadors of Malaysia to the Holy See

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Ambassador of Malaysia to the Holy See
Incumbent
Hendy Assan
since 9 February 2023
Style His Excellency
Seat Rome, Italy
Appointer Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Inaugural holder Bernard Giluk Dompok
Formation9 June 2016
Website www.kln.gov.my/web/hls_holy-see/home

The ambassador of Malaysia to the Holy See is the head of Malaysia's diplomatic mission to the Holy See. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based in the Embassy of Malaysia, Holy See.

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List of heads of mission

Ambassadors to the Holy See

AmbassadorTerm startTerm end
Bernard Giluk Dompok [1] 9 June 201630 June 2018
Westmoreland anak Edward Palon [2] 21 March 20192023
Hendy anak Assan [3] 9 February 2023Incumbent

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References

  1. History – Embassy of Malaysia, Holy See
  2. "New ambassador meets pope in Rome, sporting baju Melayu". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  3. "Credential Letters of the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Holy See, 28.09.2023". Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 21 October 2023.