ISDS Case Map
Malaysia
Malaysia is currently negotiating several new free trade agreements that would help to diversify its trade and investments, and mitigate the impact of conflicts in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war.
A trade deal between the UAE and Malaysia seeks to eliminate or lower tariffs, reduce barriers to trade, promote private-sector collaboration and establish new pathways for investment.
Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade and his Malaysian counterpart are currently engaged in designing a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, where palm oil will be a key pillar of this imminent action
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to expand bilateral relations and explore new areas of cooperation. This decision was made during a visit by the Malaysian Prime Minister to Bangladesh.
Malaysia is nearing the completion of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The foreign minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, announced the progress and highlighted the importance of this economic cooperation. Both Malaysia and the GCC members are expected to sign the FTA soon.
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK's entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
The Malaysian government has recently approved the resumption of negotiations with the European Union (EU) to finalize a free trade agreement (FTA). This decision comes after a hiatus in negotiations that began in 2010 and were suspended in 2012 due to disagreements over several key issues.
Malaysia and New Zealand Prime Ministers tasked officials to conduct a scoping exercise before launching a review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and industry Tengku Zarful Abdul Aziz said on Friday that his country is holding talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Malaysia is continuing discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a free trade agreement (FTA) while a bilateral pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be concluded by the end of this year.
