First PM to Deliver Speech in BM, Ismail Sabri Creates History at UNGA

 Another "Ismail" creates history at UNGA, delivers speech in BM

Bernama

September 24, 2022 

Clad in baju Melayu, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob created another history as the first Malaysian Prime Minister to deliver the National Statement at the assembly in Malaysia's national language, Bahasa Melayu. - PMO

Another "Ismail" creates history at UNGA, delivers speech in BM

Clad in baju Melayu, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob created another history as the first Malaysian Prime Minister to deliver the National Statement at the assembly in Malaysia's national language, Bahasa Melayu. - PMO

NEW YORK: Sixty-five years ago, a leader by the name of Ismail created history as the first Malaysian to speak at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in the United States.

He was Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, the first Malaysian envoy to the US and representative to the UN.

Clad in a traditional baju Melayu and a keris, Tun Dr Ismail made the country proud when he delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly in September 1957, less than a month after Malaysia gained independence.

Today, another Ismail took the floor.

Also clad in baju Melayu, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob created another history as the first Malaysian Prime Minister to deliver the National Statement at the assembly in Malaysia's national language, Bahasa Melayu.

In fact, the entire Malaysian delegation to the assembly, including Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah were also dressed in national attire and Malaysian batik.

In his 20-minute speech, the prime minister called on the international community to stay united and work together in the spirit of World Family to face global challenges.

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Ismail Sabri tiba bagi menyampaikan ucapan pada Debat Umum sempena Perhimpunan Agung Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu Sesi Ke-77 di Ibu Pejabat PBB. Hadir sama Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah (dua,kiri). -fotoBERNAMA