President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, which he received in Oslo on 10 December. Photo: The White House

Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize

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During a ceremony in Oslo on 10 December, President Barack Obama received the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner 2009

News and events // 22/10/2009 //

On October 9, 2009, the Norwegian Embassy hosted its annual Seafood Gala Dinner. The Master of Ceremony, Mrs. Bridget Pereira from the Embassy, as well as the host, Ambassador Arild Braastad, had the pleasure of welcoming a record attendance of 640 guests. It featured the best of Norwegian seafood prepared by Frank Naesheim and his team of chefs, the MNBC Business Award and entert...

Barack Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize

News and events // 22/10/2009 //

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

“The world’s most important human rights organisation”

Photo: Alban Bodineau / Council of Europe

News and events // 05/10/2009 //

On 29 September, President of the Norwegian parliament Thorbjørn Jagland was elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Now he intends to modernise what he describes as the world’s most important human rights organisation, and make it more effective.

Official opening of the exhibition "Peripheral Observations"

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The exhibition “Peripheral Observations” by the Norwegian artist Are Andreassen was officially opened 18 May at KLPAC. The exhibition can be viewed daily at KLPAC until 31 May.

17th of May

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17th of May is Norway’s Constitution Day. It is an official national holiday with children’s parades, national costumes, flags and marching bands forming the central elements of the celebration. The day is celebrated extensively by Norwegians all over the world - and Malaysia is no exception. In Kuala Lumpur the Constitution Day was celebrated twice. First on the day itself at the N...

Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize

Norwegian Seafood Gala Dinner 2009

Barack Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize

“The world’s most important human rights organisation”

Official opening of the exhibition "Peripheral Observations"

17th of May

Royal Norwegian embassy in Kuala Lumpur