Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, New York
Government of Malaysia
About Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations, New York
Malaysia became a member of the United Nations on 17 September 1957, when it was then known as the Federation of Malaya. The twelfth session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously agreed to admit Malaya as its 82nd member through resolution 1134(XII).
Malaysia is a supporter of United Nations peacekeeping operations as an instrument to maintain international peace and security.