Meet Our Patron

As the Patron of the Malaysian Australian Alumni Council, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all alumni – past, present, and future. The Australian High Commission deeply values the contributions that alumni of all Australian universities bring to both countries.

The strong educational ties between Malaysia and Australia have served as a cornerstone of our bilateral relationship for decades. The exchange of knowledge and expertise has enriched both our countries, spanning diverse sectors such as science and technology, business, and the arts. We are proud of our long history of research and development collaboration with Malaysia, and strong institutional links.

Over 300,000 Malaysians have studied in Australia since the advent of the original Colombo Plan. We are honoured by the continued interest among Malaysian families in studying in Australia – driven by our high-quality education, welcoming culture and vibrant student cities.

As Australia continues to strengthen its education links with Malaysia, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector plays a critical role in fostering skills development and industry partnerships. Through programs such as the Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiatives, we continue to support TVET programs that will drive innovation and help build and reinforce a future-ready workforce.

I encourage alumni to stay connected through the MAAC. And as Patron, I look forward to further strengthening our valued alumni relationships

Her Excellency Ms Danielle Heinecke
The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia
Graduate of University of New South Wales,
Australian National University and University of New England