Support Letter by former Australian High Commissioner
"I'm pleased to introduce this edition of MCACA's publication 'The Good Quarter'. This new publication aims to foster links and understanding between Malaysia and Australia. The Australian High Commission shares this aim - and we welcome the contribution made by groups like MCACA to the very rich bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Australia"
- Hon. James Wise Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia
Mr Wise is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. In Canberra, Mr Wise was the First Assistant Secretary of the South Pacific, Africa and Middle East Division (2001-2002), Assistant Secretary, Staffing Branch (1999-2001), Assistant Secretary, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea Branch (1998-1999), Director, Russia, East Europe and Central Asia Section (1994-1995), and Senior Analyst, Office of National Assessments (1991-1994).
Overseas Mr Wise has served as Minister (Deputy Head of Mission) and Permanent Representative to ESCAP in Bangkok (1995-1998), Second and First Secretary in Moscow (1987-1991) and Third Secretary in Port Moresby (1983-1985).