Message from the Ambassador
Dear visitors,
Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Kuala Lumpur.
Allow me to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Government of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik for the support, care and assistance offered to Omani citizens, tourists, residents and students in Malaysia.
I would like to reiterate the Embassy's keenness to communicate with these citizens in order to address any problems or challenges they may face while they are in Malaysia.
I would also like to express my appreciation to the Government of Malaysia for their continuing assistance and support in a number of areas which have further improved our bilateral cooperation in various fields.
I strongly believe, that our interpersonal connections and cultural links will foster yet stronger ties, opening new chapters of corporate partnership in a variety of economic sectors which will serve the interests of Oman and Malaysia.
Sheikh Alabbas bin Ibrahim Alharthi
Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Malaysia
Bilateral relations
Relations between Oman and Malaysia date back more than 1,000 years to the establishment of the maritime commerce route between Arabia and the Malay archipelago, which fostered the early interactions between the two nations.
Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on January 15th, 1982, during the reign of His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said. The establishment of a Malaysian Embassy in Muscat followed in April 1983 at the level of chargé d’affaires and an Omani Embassy was established in Kuala Lumpur in April 1984, also at the level of chargé d’affaires.
The first resident Omani Ambassador to Malaysia presented his credentials to the King of Malaysia in November 1994.
The principles of peaceful co-existence between all peoples, good neighbourliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of others, as well as having a mutual understanding for national sovereignty and international integrity formed the foundation of the foreign policy of His late Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
These wise strategies helped to transform Oman into a modern, progressive nation with a sense of dedication and pride, deeply ingrained in its traditions and rich heritage.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, a visionary and motivator just like his predecessor, continues to build bridges of friendship with effective foreign policy initiatives. These bridge the gaps between nations, cultures and religions, promoting successful wide-scale intellectual discourse in all areas of economic and developmental relations, in order to meet on common ground.
Trade and investment
Oman and Malaysia enjoy a multi- faceted relationship that covers extensive cooperation in trade and economic matters, as well as in the education tourism, defence and cultural sectors.
Oman’s Vision 2040 initiatives and “Invest Oman” offer excellent opportunities for Malaysian businesses and entrepreneurs to explore a variety of collaborative ventures, sharing knowledge and expertise with lucrative and productive prospects.
These prospects are enhanced by Oman Air’s daily direct flights between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur in both directions.
Consular services
The Embassy responds to all enquiries regarding tourism and business prospects in both Malaysia and the Sultanate of Oman.
The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman offers a range of consular services both to Omani citizens visiting Malaysia and to Malaysian citizens or residents wishing to visit Oman for tourism or business purposes. These services cover:
- Visa applications (For more information please click here.)
- Lost passports (For more information please click here.)
- Emergency help for Omani citizens (For more information please click here.)
- Advice on business opportunities in Oman (For more information please click here.)
In terms of business, the Embassy also offers certificate and document endorsement services in order to simplify the processes required by the relevant authorities to carry out commercial dealings between the two countries.