KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Board under Electoral Group IV for the 2025–2029 term, marking its seventh term on the Board since becoming a Member State in 1958.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Malaysia secured 167 votes, winning one of the six seats allocated to Group IV in a vote held during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Friday.
The ministry said Malaysia’s successful bid underscored the country’s steadfast role and leadership in advancing educational, scientific and cultural cooperation, in line with the aspirations of the ASEAN Vision 2045 and UNESCO’s global priorities.
“Malaysia looks forward to contributing actively during its term on the Executive Board and reaffirms its commitment to work closely with the international community to strengthen multilateral cooperation, advance knowledge, harness science and innovation for sustainability, and safeguard cultural heritage for the benefit of all,” the statement read.
This achievement complements Malaysia’s active roles in two key UNESCO subsidiary bodies, namely, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2022 – 2026) and the Intergovernmental Council of the Hydrological Programme (2023 – 2027).
Meanwhile, Malaysia extends its sincere appreciation to all UNESCO Member States for their continued support and cooperation.
During the UNESCO proceedings, Malaysia will be represented by the Ministry of Education and its Office of the Permanent Delegation of Malaysia to UNESCO in Paris.
As a Specialised Agency of the United Nations, UNESCO promotes international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
— BERNAMA