Chennai
Consulate General of Malaysia
No.7, Old No.3, Cenotaph Road First Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Malaysia
High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi
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Head of mission
Mdm. Sharifah Ezneeda Wafa
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against bernama.com (11 Sept 2026).National day
31 August
National day. Next on 31 August 2027 (in 10 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- 50 M, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-24159300Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- mwdelhi@kln.gov.mySource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2688 1538Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 4.30 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (imi.gov.my)Source: Official government visa portal, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Malaysia
Malaysia is India's 3rd largest trading partner in ASEAN, and bilateral trade was US$ 21.05 billion in 2025-26. This article covers trade, investment and the agreements that govern them.
Trade and investment between India and Malaysia (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Malaysia: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
PM Modi meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim at BRICS Summit; Malaysia agrees to Indian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 September 2026. They took stock of outcomes of the February 2026 visit, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia's concurrence to a Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the Prime Minister of Malaysia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Somnath Ghosh appointed next High Commissioner of India to Malaysia
Shri Somnath Ghosh (IFS: 1997), presently Consul General at the Consulate General of India, Chicago, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Malaysia. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Somnath Ghosh appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Malaysia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Malaysia exchange agreements and announce an Indian Consulate General during PM visit
The list of outcomes of the Prime Minister's official visit to Malaysia on February 07 to 08, 2026 includes an Audio-Visual Co-production Agreement, MoUs on disaster management and combating corruption, and notes on semiconductors, security and health. Announcements included the establishment of an Indian Consulate General in Malaysia and a Thiruvalluvar Centre at Universiti Malaya.
Source: List of Outcomes: Official visit of the Prime Minister to Malaysia (February 07 - 08 , 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi holds official talks with PM Anwar Ibrahim during Official Visit to Malaysia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held restricted and delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Seri Perdana, and they agreed to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2024. Agreements on digital payments, security cooperation, semiconductors, health, disaster management and social security for Indian workers were exchanged, and Malaysia completed procedures to accede to the International Big Cat Alliance.
Source: Prime Minister holds official talks with Prime Minister of Malaysia (February 08, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi meets Malaysian business leaders from PETRONAS, Berjaya, Khazanah and Phison in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met four Malaysian industry leaders in Kuala Lumpur, including the President and Group CEO of PETRONAS and the Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional Berhad. He encouraged them to explore opportunities in India in infrastructure, renewable energy, digital technology, semiconductors, AI and healthcare. The leaders conveyed interest in expanding investment portfolios in India.
Source: Prime Minister’s meeting with Business Leaders in Malaysia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Malaysia developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
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PM Modi addresses Indian community in Kuala Lumpur with PM Anwar Ibrahim in attendance
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed an Indian community reception in Kuala Lumpur, joined by Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim. A performance by 800 artistes entered the Malaysian Book of Records. He said UPI based payment facility would soon be available in Malaysia and announced a Thiruvalluvar Center at Universiti Malaya.
Source: Prime Minister addresses the Indian Diaspora in Malaysia (February 07, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Malaysia: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Malaysia: diplomatic relations and milestones
India established diplomatic relations with the Federation of Malaya in 1957, and ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024. This article covers visits and dialogue mechanisms.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Malaysia
Malaysia is India's 3rd largest trading partner in ASEAN, and bilateral trade was US$ 21.05 billion in 2025-26. This article covers trade, investment and the agreements that govern them.
Development and cooperation
India and Malaysia: development partnership and cooperation
India and Malaysia cooperate in defence under a 1993 MoU, in the digital domain through the Malaysia India Digital Council and in traditional medicine. India offers 40 ITEC slots to Malaysia each year.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Malaysia
Malaysia has an estimated 2.9 million members of the Indian diaspora and about 10,000 Indian students. This article covers education, scholarships, cultural institutions, tourism and the community.
Practical guide
Malaysia in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
The High Commission of Malaysia is in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with consulates in Chennai and Mumbai and an honorary consulate in Kolkata. This article gives contacts and the visa and flight facts in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Malaysia
Malaysia also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; India's Trade Agreements: CEPA, CECA, FTA and PTA.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Malaysia. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Mumbai
Consulate General of Malaysia
No.4-B, 4th Floor, Notan Plaza, Turner Road, Bandara (West), Mumbai-400050
Tel: +91-22-26455751
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
Honorary consulates
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate of Malaysia
3C, Camac Street, Kolkata - 700016
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Malaysia
India has one office in Malaysia, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Malaysia.
Questions about the High Commission of Malaysia
Where is the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi?
The chancery of the High Commission of Malaysia is at 50 M, Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the High Commission of Malaysia?
The register lists +91-11-24159300, and the email mwdelhi@kln.gov.my.
Who heads the High Commission of Malaysia?
Mdm. Sharifah Ezneeda Wafa, Chargé d'Affaires a.i.. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Malaysia?
31 August, according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Malaysia have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Chennai, Mumbai. Honorary consulates in Kolkata. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the High Commission of Malaysia?
https://www.kln.gov.my/web/ind_new-delhi
Where can I find visa information for Malaysia?
On the official visa page: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/ (Official government visa portal). Diplo found it on https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Malaysia relations?
PM Modi meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim at BRICS Summit; Malaysia agrees to Indian Consulate in Kota Kinabalu (12 September 2026). Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 September 2026. They took stock of outcomes of the February 2026 visit, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim conveyed Malaysia's concurrence to a Consulate General of India in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.