About MABL
History
The establishment of MABL was initiated and spearheaded by the Embassy of Malaysia in Brussels. The first draft of the constitution was presented by its Minister Councilor, En. Zainol Abidin Omar.
- December 8, 2001 - First meeting with dinner at the Europa Apartment Hotel, Brussels. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Dato' Deva Mohd Ridzam. The draft constitution was discussed.
- April 27, 2002 - Meeting with dinner held at the Ambassador's Official Residence. Opening address was graciously given by the Ambassador, H.E. Dato' Deva Mohd Ridzam.
At the meeting :
- a protem chairman (Mr. Liew Chong Ho) and secretary (Mrs. Kamachi Verschoor) were elected;
- the Malaysian association was named as Malaysian Association of Belgium and Luxembourg (MABL); and
- the constitution of the Association was finalised.
Current MABL team
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| His Excellency AmbassadorDato' Mohammad Kamal Yan Yahaya patron |
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| Ms. Sarah Vanherck president |
Mr. Erik van der Velden vice president |
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| Ms. Sophia Rajah secretary |
Ms. Rosnah Watt treasurer |
Ms. Nur Ashikin Mohd Taib ex-officio |
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| Ms. Hindon Jani committee member |
Ms. Noor Azlin Zainal Abidin committee member |
Mr. Ken Williams committee member |
Ms. Viviane Nuyts committee member |
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| Ms. Florence Lai supporting ex_co |
Ms. Wong King Gip supporting ex_co |











