Malaysia


US-Malaysia trade agreement text (Oct 2025)
Beyond dance with Trump, shocking details emerge on deal Anwar signed
Questions are now being raised over the contents of a trade agreement which includes clauses requiring Malaysia to consult Washington before engaging in trade with a third country.
Malaysia, US unveil sweeping trade pact covering rare earths, energy and US$150b in deals, according to joint statement
Malaysia has committed to the expedient development of its critical minerals and rare earths sectors in partnership with United States companies, including granting extended operating licences to create certainty for businesses to increase production capacity.
Malaysia and South Korea complete talks on free trade agreement
Malaysia and South Korea have concluded negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. The upcoming Malaysia-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA) covers goods, services, investments, customs facilitation as well as sanitary and phytosanitary, digital trade, the green economy, bioeconomy and economic cooperation
Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA seen as gateway to ASEAN exports
The Bangladeshi government has begun preparing for FTA negotiations, with a draft framework ready and formal talks expected to start in mid-2025. They highlight Malaysia’s role as a gateway to ASEAN’s 660 million people.
Malaysian small-scale farmers worry about rights under proposed seed law changes
Malaysia is preparing to amend its Protection of New Plant Varieties Act to join the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) by 2026 - a key criterion for Malaysia to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
UAE set for trade boost as Cepas with Australia and Malaysia take effect
The UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Australia and Malaysia have taken effect in a move expected to help the Emirates boost trade and bolster economic ties with the two countries.
EU hopes to reach free trade deals with Malaysia, other Asean nations soon, says trade chief
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the European Union hopes to reach free trade agreements with Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand before the 50th anniversary of the bloc’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2027.
Malaysia - South Korea set to finalise FTA by October
Malaysia and South Korea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to concluding a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the formal signing expected at the upcoming ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in October.
Malaysia expects to sign FTA with S Korea in October
Malaysia has completed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, aiming to sign it in October. This reflects Malaysia’s efforts to expand market access amid global uncertainties, with 18 FTAs already in place.