Permanent Representative to the UN, New York Ali Hamidon of Malaysia

international community could act through the United Nations.

Hamidon is married to Datin Amy Low Abdullah and the couple has two children.

Hamidon was appointed Permanent Representative in 2005, having previously served as his country’s Ambassador to Indonesia ( 2003-2005 ), High Commissioner to Singapore and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva.

Hamidon has a master’s degree from Harvard University and holds various national honours, including the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang ( 2001 ) and the Kesatria Mangku Negara ( 1995.

During the meeting, Hamzah and Hamidon discussed about the planned working visit of the vice president to Malaysia in September.

Hamidon said the Council would be required to conduct a regular review of the human rights record of all countries beginning with those serving on it.

Hamidon said Malaysia was also vying for a seat on the Peace-Keeping Commission, a new body created at the UN World Summit last year.