🇲🇾 The Embassy is closed 2 June. 🇫🇮 Suurlähetystö on suljettu 2.6. Konsulihätätapauksessa ota yhteys Suomen ulkoministeriön päivystykseen +358 9 1605 5555. 🇸🇪 Finlands ambassad är stängd den 2 juni. Vid akuta konsulära ärenden kontakt Finlands utrikesministeriet +358 9 1605 5555.

Meet the real stars of the Finnish alphabet: ä and ö. They're part of some of our favourite words – like äiti, meaning mother, and yö, meaning night. Without those dots, these words turn into gibberish! #LearnFinnish

Think Finnish is hard to speak? Try screaming it! From heavy metal lyrics to Käärijä’s Eurovision bangers, there are plenty of loud and fun ways to pick up Finnish. #LearnFinnish

This weekend, the Finns celebrate Midsummer – or Juhannus! 🌿 Midsummer is one of the most beloved holidays in Finland. Tied to the summer solstice, it marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. ☀️ 📸: Katri Lehtola/Kuvatoimisto Keksi/Finland Image Bank

Happy Pride week! 🌈 🏳️‍🌈 Finland promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities globally. 🏳️‍🌈 Finland reaffirms its continuous support for the global LGBTIQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈 #HumanRights are universal and belong to everyone. #HelsinkiPride #HelsinkiPride2025

What is radical creativity — and how can you use it? Aalto University now offers a free online course on radical creativity — open to everyone. Get started here: divingintoradicalcreativity.aalto.fi

Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish often sound like cousins – and that’s because they are. Finnish, on the other hand? A different family altogether. But every now and then, you’ll spot a familiar word – like tuoli (chair), borrowed from Swedish stol. #LearnFinnish

We work every day to promote the internationalisation of Finnish companies. @ulkoministerio has reorganised its export promotion services into a service package to make it easier for companies to access international markets. Read more um.fi/trade-promotio…

Finns joke about being reserved, but in sports, we’re great at cheering for Finland together! 💙 This year, Finland won the Junior All Girl Elite world championship, adding to our women’s national team’s four world titles! When we win, we celebrate—Torille! #GoTeamFinland

For Finns, the ultimate sports showdown is against Sweden — neighbors, former rulers, and brotherly rivals. 🇫🇮🇸🇪 While Sweden claimed victory over Finland in ice hockey, Finland made its mark by defeating them in floorball and winning the World Championship! #GoTeamFinland

Sustainability is central of modern Finnish building design, from green roofs & solar panels to energy-efficient structures and the use of wood, as seen in: 🌳 MajaMaja off-grid retreat 🎶 Sibelius Hall in Lahti 🌊 Katajanokan Laituri in Helsinki. #BuildingFinland #Finland

Finnish architecture is known for clean lines, connection to nature, & human scale.🏛️It’s not just about the new; some iconic buildings are modernized honoring their spirit. A great example is Amos Rex in Helsinki, where 2018’s curved mounds blend with 1936 Lasipalatsi. #Finland

On 25 July, Amb. Anne Vasara met Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul to congratulate on the reintroduction of the Parliamentary Services Act — a key step for good governance. She also shared plans for 🇫🇮 Audit Committee visit in Sept 2025! #FinlandInMalaysia | 📸: Arjunna Putra

Trust and equality are deeply rooted in Finnish society and reflected in free public spaces like outdoor gyms, public libraries, & skateboarding parks. It’s not a new phenomenon—for example, some wilderness huts have been sheltering hikers for free for over 300 years. 🌲#Finland

✨ Kiitos! The 🇫🇮 Embassy in KL is happy to take part in #EUFF2025 with MIFFest 🇪🇺🎬 Our film Once Upon a Time in a Forest shared a powerful story of Finnish youth & forestry activism, and resonated deeply with 🇲🇾 audiences. #FinlandInMalaysia #ClimateAction #MIFFest2025

Saunas in Finland are more than a tradition.🧖‍♀️ From classic log cabins to modern designs like Löyly and Lonna in Helsinki, saunas come in many shapes. Whether public or private, Finns keep innovating—saunas have been made even from a boat, car, and a phone booth! #Finland

🌿 Strengthening 🇫🇮🇲🇾 ties! On 6 Aug, H.E. Anne Vasara met YB Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of @mykomoditi & Acting Minister of Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam to discuss: 🌴 Sustainable palm oil 🌱 Forestry tech 🔁 Circular economy Looking forward to better cooperation ahead!

🇫🇮 joined the launch of @unicefmalaysia’s Learning Pioneers in 🇲🇾! Ambassador Vasara highlighted 🇫🇮–🇲🇾 ties in education & innovation. @edutenofficial & GraphoGame to support the pilot with @MOEMalaysia. 📚🌍 #EdTech #EducationForAll

Finnish Embassy in KL welcomed a delegation of education innovators from Finland! From early childhood to edtech and vocational training, the visit deepened 🇫🇮🇲🇾 ties and explored new ways to support quality learning across the region. 📚🌏

Heads of Finland’s missions abroad and foreign policy leaders will meet at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Heads of Mission in Helsinki, to be held at the Parliament Annexe ‘Little Parliament’ on 25–27 August. Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…