Foreign relations of Malaysia

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Map of countries with diplomatic missions of Malaysia shown in blue.

Malaysia is an active member of various international organisations, including the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Non-Aligned Movement. It has also in recent times been an active proponent of regional co-operation.

Foreign Policy 1957–1969

Malaysia has been a member of the Commonwealth since independence in 1957, when it entered into the Anglo-Malayan Defence Agreement (AMDA) with the United Kingdom whereby Britain guaranteed the defence of Malaya (and later Malaysia). The presence of British and other Commonwealth troops were crucial to Malaysia's security during the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) and the Indonesian Confrontation (1962–1966), which was sparked by Malaya's merger with the British colonies of Singapore, Sarawak and North Borneo to form Malaysia in 1963.

The British defence guarantee ended following Britain's decision in 1967 to withdraw its forces east of Suez, and was replaced in 1971 with the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) by which Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore agreed to co-operate in the area of defence, and to "consult" in the event of external aggression or the threat of attack on Malaysia or Singapore. The FPDA continues to operate, and the Five Powers have a permanent Integrated Area Defence System based at RMAF Butterworth, and organise annual naval and air exercises.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman (up to 1970), Malaysia pursued a strongly pro-Commonwealth anti-communist foreign policy. Nonetheless, Malaysia was active in the opposition to apartheid that saw South Africa quit the Commonwealth in 1961, and was a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in 1969, with the Tunku as its first Secretary-General in 1971.

Foreign policy since 1969

Under Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein, Malaysia shifted its policy towards non-alignment and neutrality. Malaysia's foreign policy is officially based on the principle of neutrality and maintaining peaceful relations with all countries, regardless of their ideology or political system, and to further develop relations with other countries in the region.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1971, ASEAN issued its neutralist and anti-nuclear Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) Declaration. In the same year, Malaysia joined the Non-Aligned Movement. Consistent with this policy Malaysia established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China in 1974.

This policy shift was continued and strengthened by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who pursued a regionalist and pro-South policy with at times strident anti-Western rhetoric. He long sought to establish an East Asian Economic Group as an alternative to APEC, excluding Australia, New Zealand and the Americas, and during his premiership Malaysia signed up to an ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and ASEAN+3, a regional forum with China, Japan and South Korea.

A strong tenet of Malaysia's policy is national sovereignty and the right of a country to control its domestic affairs.<ref name="dfat">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia views regional co-operation as the cornerstone of its foreign policy. It attaches a high priority to the security and stability of Southeast Asia, and has tried to strengthen relations with other Islamic states.<ref name="govtnz">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia was a leading advocate of expanding ASEAN's membership to include Laos, Vietnam, and Burma, arguing that "constructive engagement" with these countries, especially Burma, will help bring political and economic changes. Malaysia is also a member of G-15 and G-77 economic groupings.

Despite Mahathir's frequently anti-Western rhetoric he worked closely with Western countries, and led a crackdown against Islamic fundamentalists after the 11 September attacks. The current Minister of Foreign Affairs is Dato' Seri Hishamuddin Hussein, who assumed office on 10 March 2020.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with Kamaruddin Jaafar was deputy minister.

Malaysia has never recognised Israel and has no diplomatic ties with it,<ref name="myis">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with the country ever condemning the Israelis action during their raid over a Gaza humanitarian mission and request the International Criminal Court to take any action against them.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Malaysia has stated it will only establish an official relations with Israel once a peace agreement with the State of Palestine been reached and called for both parties to find a quick resolution.<ref name="myis"/><ref name="nst">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysian peacekeeping forces have contributed to many UN peacekeeping missions, such as in Namibia, Cambodia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Somalia, East Timor and Lebanon.<ref name="state.gov">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On July 29, 2024, Malaysia officially applied to join the BRICS economic bloc and geopolitical organization.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

International affiliations

Malaysia is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (now the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref> It is also a member of the Non-Aligned Movement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Kuala Lumpur was the site of the first East Asia Summit in 2005,<ref name="govtnz"/> and Malaysia has chaired ASEAN, the OIC, and the NAM in the past. A former British colony, it is also a member of the Commonwealth.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Malaysia is affiliated with the United Nations and many of its specialised agencies, including UNESCO, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, International Atomic Energy Agency; General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It is also a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Developing 8 Countries.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Asian Development Bank, Five-Power Defense Arrangement, G-77, and South Centre.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> On 31 October 2011 Malaysia became a party to the Antarctic Treaty.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

International disputes

The policy towards territorial disputes by the Malaysian government is one of pragmatism, solving disputes in a number of ways, including some resolved in the International Court of Justice.

Spratly and other islands in the South China Sea

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Malaysia has asserted sovereignty over the Spratly Islands together with China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Brunei. Tensions have eased since 2002 "Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea". However, it is not the legally binding code of conduct sought by some parties.<ref name="CIA Disputes">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia was not party to a March 2005 joint accord among the national oil companies of China, the Philippines and Vietnam on conducting marine seismic activities in the Spratly Islands.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia long maintained a low-key approach to the dispute, maintaining positive relations with China due to strong economic ties, a large ethnic Chinese population, and a desire for a balance of power in the region.<ref name="Response">Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> However, as Chinese fishing vessels and coast guard ships have become increasingly assertive,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Malaysia has increased its diplomatic and military responses.<ref name="Response"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Ligitan, Sipadan and Ambalat

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The ICJ awarded Ligitan and Sipadan islands to Malaysia over Indonesia but left the maritime boundary in the hydrocarbon-rich Celebes Sea in dispute,<ref name="CIA Disputes"/><ref name="MYIDPHSG">Template:Cite report</ref> culminating in hostile confrontations in March 2005 over concessions to the Ambalat oil block.

Singapore

Singapore was a part of Malaysia for two years (1963–65), but it ultimately was asked by Tunku to secede after increased racial tensions due to the election campaigns in 1964. Today, disputes continue among other things, over the pricing of deliveries of raw untreated water to Singapore, Singapore's land reclamation causing a negative environmental impact in Malaysian waters, a new bridge to replace the Johor-Singapore Causeway which Singapore does not want to pay for, maritime boundaries,<ref name="CIA Disputes"/> the redevelopment of Malayan Railway lands in Singapore and Pedra Branca. Both parties however, agreed to ICJ arbitration on the island dispute. On 24 May 2008, the International Court of Justice ruled that Pedra Branca belonged to Singapore with the nearby Middle Rocks going to Malaysia.<ref name="CIA Disputes"/><ref name="MYIDPHSG"/> Regarding railway land in Singapore, see also Malaysia-Singapore Points of Agreement of 1990. On introducing budget flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, the stumbling block appears to be Malaysia's sympathy towards flag carrier Malaysia Airlines, and preference for the existing near duopoly with Singapore Airlines.

The Philippines

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The Philippines has a dormant claim to eastern Sabah.<ref name="CIA Disputes"/><ref name="MYIDPHSG"/>

Brunei

Malaysia's land boundary with Brunei around Limbang is no longer in dispute. On 16 March 2009, Brunei announced its decision to drop a long-standing claim to Sarawak's Limbang district.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> This was the result of the two countries resolving their various land and sea territorial disputes.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This issue was resolved along with several other disputes with the sealing and signing of letters of exchange by Abdullah and the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei at Istana Nurul Iman. As of 2010, the two countries are working towards resolving disputes over their maritime boundaries.<ref name="CIA Disputes"/>

Thailand

According to a source, the areas around Ko Kra and Ko Losin in present-day Thailand are once disputed with Malaysia.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

Diplomatic relations

List of countries which Malaysia maintains diplomatic relations with:

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Bilateral relations

ASEAN

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Template:Flagu	1 January 1984	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}Template:See also Brunei has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, and consulates in Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Malaysia maintains a high commission in Bandar Seri Begawan. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. The states of Sarawak and Sabah in East Malaysia are connected to Brunei via the Pan Borneo Highway. Brunei has denounced its claims on Limbang and recognises Malaysia's full sovereignty. In 2003, Brunei and Malaysia ceased gas and oil exploration in their disputed offshore and deep water seabeds and negotiations have stalemated prompting consideration of international adjudication.
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} More than 24,000 Cambodians visited Malaysia since the first half of 2012, while Malaysian visited to Cambodia numbered 54,000.<ref name="td">Template:Cite news</ref> In 2011, bilateral trade between the two countries worth over US$319.5 million and in 2010 Malaysia were consider as one of the biggest investors in the country with the total investments were U$2.19 billion while Malaysian investments in Cambodia during the past two years totalling U$118 million.<ref name="td"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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Template:Flagu	1 July 1966	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} During the collapse of the Communist bloc, the Soviet Union could no longer afford aid for the development of Laos.<ref name="Stuart-Fox1997">Template:Cite book</ref> This made Laos seek aid from other countries to help develop their country and has led the country to adopt a neutral foreign policy.<ref name="Stuart-Fox1997"/> When this policy of neutrality was adopted, relations with Malaysia were established.<ref name="Stuart-Fox1997"/>
Template:Flagu	1 March 1958	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Myanmar has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref name="mm">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Relations between the two countries were established on 1 March 1957 and the first Burmese mission at the legation level was set up in Kuala Lumpur in June 1959 and later raised to the embassy level.<ref name="mm"/>
Template:Flagu	October 1959, severed 16 September 1963, restored 18 May 1964, severed 29 November 1968, restored 16 December 1969	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}Template:See also The Philippines has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Manila. Despite religious differences (the former is mostly Muslim, while the latter is predominantly Roman Catholic). Malaysia and the Philippines share a one-of-a-kind relationship rooted on the basis of geography, ethnicity, and political aspirations. Both countries are members of the Asian Union. The countries are both involved in ongoing disputes over ownership of the Spratly Islands and the Philippines has a claim on the eastern Sabah in northern Borneo though this is currently not being actively pursued.
Template:Flagu	1 September 1965	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}Template:See also Singapore has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and a Consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Malaysia has a High Commission in Singapore. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. See also Malaysia-Singapore border, Pedra Branca dispute
Template:Flagu	31 August 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}Template:See also Thailand has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulates in George Town and Kota Bharu. Malaysia maintains an embassy in Bangkok. Recently, Thai-Malay relations have soured considerably due to the ethnically-Malay Pattani separatists in three southern provinces of Thailand.
Template:Flagu	30 March 1973	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}Template:See also Vietnam has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Hanoi. Malaysia forged diplomatic ties with the modern-day Vietnamese state in March 1973 which have lasted until today. Relations between two countries were frosty in the late 1970s and 1980s as a result of the Cambodian–Vietnamese War and the influx of Vietnamese boat people into Malaysia. The subsequent resolution of these issues in the late 1980s saw the cultivation of strong trade and economic ties, and bilateral trade between both countries grew exponentially in the 1990s. and later expanded to other areas of major co-operation including information technology, education and defence in the 2000s.

East Asia

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	31 May 1974	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} China has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulates in George Town, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Malaysia maintains an embassy in Beijing, and consulates in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Nanning and Guilin. Diplomatic relations were established in 1974. Following the end of the Cold War, diplomatic foreign relations between China and Malaysia immediately turned positive. Although issues arose from China's activities in the South China Sea, the political and cultural connections between the two nations strengthened. Both countries are full members of APEC, and there is a sizeable population of Chinese in Malaysia.
Template:Flagu (Special Administrative Region of China)	2 July 1971	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Hong Kong enjoys significant autonomy in economic, trade, financial and monetary matters.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Currently, Malaysia has a consulate general office in Wan Chai and the relations are mostly based on economic co-operation.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Japan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and consulates in George Town and Kota Kinabalu. Malaysia maintains an embassy in Tokyo. Bilateral economic trades between Malaysia and Japan have increased. In 2011, total trade between both countries was at MYR145.3 billion. Japan has increased its import of liquefied natural gas to about 34%. Before 2007, the bilateral rate between both countries were at a deficit. About 1,400 Japanese companies are operating in Malaysia creating more than 11,000 job opportunities. Halal certification endorsement by the Malaysian government has allowed Malaysian companies in the halal food industry to compete well in the Japanese market. The building of a halal park in Japan is also considered.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> diplomatic relations was severed 19 March 2021||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} North Korea maintained friendly diplomatic ties with Malaysia. In an effort to boost tourism between the two countries, North Korea announced that Malaysians will not require a visa to visit North Korea.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> North Korea's flag carrier, Air Koryo has regular flights to Kuala Lumpur. Recently, Malaysia's Bernama News Agency reported that the two countries will enhance co-operation in information-related areas.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> North Korea maintains an embassy in Kuala Lumpur while Malaysia has an embassy in Pyongyang.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> After the assassination of Kim Jong-nam due to poisoning at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in February 2017 allegedly under the orders of the North Korean leader and his half-brother Kim Jong-un, relations between both countries steadily worsened, and as a response Malaysia gradually withdrew its ambassador from North Korea,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> cancelled the visa-free entry for North Koreans for security reasons,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and decided to expel the North Korean ambassador.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On 19 March 2021, North Korea severed diplomatic relations with Malaysia after the Kuala Lumpur High Court rejected North Korean businessman Mun Chol Myong's appeal against extradition to the United States on money laundering charges.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In response, the Malaysian Government defended the Malaysian judicial process and ordered the closure of the North Korean Embassy and expulsion of North Korean diplomats and their dependents.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu	23 February 1960	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The two countries established relations in 1960. South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was in Kuala Lumpur from 9–10 December 2010 for a two-day visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and South Korea.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	8 September 1971	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an honorary consulate in Ulaanbaatar,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Mongolia honorary consulate in Bangkok was accredited to Malaysia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, since 2006, Mongolia has not presented any ambassador to Malaysia for seven years due to the murder of a Mongolian citizen on the country, but later decided to appointing an ambassador in 2014.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Economic and cultural relations are still maintained with Malaysia which has a trade centre office in Taipei,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Taiwan has an economic and cultural centre in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Middle East

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flag	25 November 1974	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Bahrain has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Manama.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	10 September 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Egypt has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Cairo.
Template:Flagu	7 October 1966	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Diplomatic relations between Iran and Malaysia are brotherly and cooperative, with Iran having its embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia having its embassy in Tehran. The two countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the D8. The Economic trade between Iran and Malaysia is quite sturdy as well, amounting to US$1.43 billion as of 2008.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2010, ASEAN jointly with Iran opened a trade centre in Malaysia to promote trade ties between Iran and the regional countries.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	check|unknown=|preview=Page using Template:Center with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | style }}	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Despite initial contact after the independence of Malaysia, no diplomatic relations were made. Malaysia consistently rejected relations with Israel as it tried to increase its relations with Arab states and shore up support for its conflict with Indonesia. Malaysia officially declared it did not recognise Israel in 1966. Relations ceased to exist until the 1990s, when limited economic ties were made, although diplomatic ties were explicitly rejected. Malaysia has stated it will open ties with Israel once a final solution been reach with the State of Palestine.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
Template:Flagu	January 1966	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Jordan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Amman.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Relations between the two countries are mainly in economic and Islamic affairs.
Template:Flag	28 March 1965	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Kuwait has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Kuwait City.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Relations are mainly in economic co-operation.
Template:Flagu	1965	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Lebanon has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Beirut.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Oman and Malaysia signed an agreement for Oman to import frozen chicken from Malaysia, costing 120 million Malaysian ringgit. Oman imports most of its food, up to 80%.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu		labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Palestine has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian bid for UN membership.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu	1974	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Doha,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Qatar has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Riyadh. Relations, both diplomatic and economic, are quite close between the two Muslim-majority OIC members. Additionally, there is a sizeable population of Malaysian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Template:Flagu	1958	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Syria has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Damascus. Syria and Malaysia negotiated over a $30 billion worth of contracts over Malaysian companies building infrastructure in Syria.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||See Malaysia–Turkey relations Malaysia has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are members of D-8, OIC and WTO. Trade volume between the two countries was US$1.70 billion in 2015 (Malaysian exports/imports: 1.34/0.36 billion USD).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Yunus Emre Institute has a local headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
Template:Flagu	1974	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} United Arab Emirates has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Template:Flagu		labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Sana'a,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Yemen has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

South Asia

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	11 September 1972	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Bangladesh has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has a High Commission in Dhaka. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Both countries are members of the OIC, the Asia Cooperation Dialogue. Malaysia was one of the first countries to recognise Bangladesh's independence in 1971.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> There were approximately 500,000 Bangladeshis in Malaysia as of 2009.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
Template:Flagu	8 October 1957<ref name="india">Template:Cite book</ref>	{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} India has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has a high commission in New Delhi. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Asian Union. India and Malaysia are also connected by various cultural and historical ties that date back to antiquity. The two countries are on excellently friendly terms with each other seeing as Malaysia is home to great number of Indians who have become naturalised. Prime Minister Najib Razak made his official trip to India in January 2010. Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh made a three-day official visit in November 2010.
Template:Flagu	1968	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia's High Commission in Colombo is also accredited to the Maldives,<ref name="intro">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Maldives has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1 January 1960	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Kathmandu,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Nepal has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 January 1960,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> with bilateral relations between Malaysia and Nepal have developed from historic grounds.<ref name="br">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Pakistan has its High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has its High Commission in Islamabad. Pakistan has strong brotherly relations with Malaysia. Both are members of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Commonwealth of Nations. There is a trade and cultural pact between the two countries, under which the import and export of various goods is done on fairly large scale. The President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan along with other high officials visited Malaysia many times and Malaysian officials also paid a good will visit to Pakistan. Both countries enjoy close relations and military links of mutual friendship and the co-operation has further strengthened. Since the independence of Malaysia, Pakistan has supported the re-unification of Singapore, Pattani and Brunei as integral part of Kuala Lumpur's administration; it also considers the Riau Islands as part of the Malayan Federation since its independence in 1957. Pakistan and Malaysia are linked by air transport. Pakistan International Airlines and Malaysia Airlines operate many weekly flights between Karachi and Kuala Lumpur. Both Malaysia and Pakistan were a part of the South east Asian version of NATO called SEATO also known as a 'mutual defence pact'.Template:Citation needed
Template:Flagu	October 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has a High Commission in Colombo,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Sri Lanka has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Diplomatic relations have been established since 1957. President Chandrika Kumaratunga made a state visit in 1997 and several memorandum of understanding (MoU) were signed during the meeting.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Other parts of Asia

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	5 April 1993	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Azerbaijan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Baku.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 31 December 1991 and on 5 April 1993 diplomatic relations were established.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	20 May 2002	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} East Timor has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Dili.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since 1999, Malaysia has contributed to many UN peacekeeping missions on the country, such as one are the Operation Astute during the 2006 East Timorese crisis.<ref name="un">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia also has provided assistance to East Timor in the area of human resources development through various training programmes and providing assistance to East Timor in its nation building efforts.<ref name="un"/>
Template:Flagu	16 March 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Kazakhstan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur while Malaysia has an embassy in Astana. Both are members of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Template:Flagu	26 March 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Kyrgyzstan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia embassy in Tashkent is also accredited to Kyrgyzstan.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	11 March 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Tajikistan embassy in Putrajaya is currently under construction.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries have been enjoying warm diplomatic relations since relations were established on 11 March 1992, and are willing to make constructive efforts towards progress.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	17 May 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Ashgabat.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Turkmenistan has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Tashkent. Uzbekistan has an embassy in Ampang, Selangor.

Europe

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	23 June 1981	Template:See also Albania had an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, but it has since closed.
Template:Flagu	11 March 1993	See Foreign relations of Armenia Armenia is represented in Malaysia through its embassy in New Delhi (India). Malaysia is represented in Armenia through its embassy in Moscow (Russia).
Template:Flagu	6 August 1962	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Austria has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Vienna.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia is one of Austria's most important trading partners in Southeast Asia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2003, Austrian exports to Malaysia, covering a wide range of products such as machinery and components, especially electrical machinery and parts thereof, paper, paperboard, telecommunication equipment and medical and pharmaceutical products, declined by 10.8% to 82.6 million. Malaysian imports to Austria, consisting mainly of one product group, namely electronic and electrical goods, especially semiconductors, reduced by half to 236.4 million. In Kuala Lumpur, the Austrian Trade office offers support to Austrian and Malaysian companies to assist them in forging new partnerships. Austrian President Heinz Fischer made a state visit to Malaysia on 7–9 November 2010, visiting Kuala Lumpur and Malacca Town.
Template:Flagu	5 March 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The Belarusian embassy in Jakarta is accredited to Malaysia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Template:Flagu	1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Belgium has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Brussels.
Template:Flagu	5 December 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Bosnia and Herzegovina has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref name="embsy">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has an embassy in Sarajevo.<ref name="embsy"/>
Template:Flagu	4 May 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Croatia has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Zagreb.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	16 September 1971 and 1 January 1993	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Czech Republic has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref name="cr">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has an embassy in Prague.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Following the establishment of relations with the Soviet Union on 3 April 1967, Malaysia also expanded its relations with then Czechoslovakia (1971) and other Eastern European countries.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Template:Flagu	7 September 1958	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Denmark has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia is represented in Denmark, through its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	11 February 1992 and 4 November 1993	See Foreign relations of Estonia Estonia has an honorary consul in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia embassy in Helsinki is accredited to Estonia.<ref name="relations">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has recognised the independence of Estonia on 11 September 1991 shortly after the dissolution of Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic on 20 August 1991.<ref name="relations"/> While the relations between the two countries has been established since 4 November 1993.<ref name="relations"/>
Template:Flagu		labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The relations started with the 1980 European Commission–ASEAN Agreement and were developed since the formation of European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="meu">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 2011, Malaysia is the European Union second largest trading partner in Southeast Asia after Singapore and the 23rd largest trading partner for the European Union in the world,<ref name="meu"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> while the European Union is Malaysia's 4th largest trading partner.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	17 November 1972	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Finland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref name="hun">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has an embassy in Helsinki.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	31 August 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} France has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Paris.
Template:Flagu	7 May 1993	See Foreign relations of Georgia Georgia is represented in Malaysia through its embassy in Beijing (China). Malaysia is represented in Georgia through its embassy in Kyiv (Ukraine).
Template:Flagu	23 September 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Germany has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Berlin.
Template:Flagu	16 November 1959	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The Greek embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, is also accredited to Malaysia. In the opposite way, the Malaysian embassy in Berlin is at the same time accredited to Greece. There is an Honorary Greek Consulate in Kuala Lumpur and there is a Malaysian honorary consulate in Athens. Greece exports specialised machinery, non-ferrous metals, tobacco, metal goods, medical products, minerals and fruit, and imports industrial equipment, oil, footwear, paper, rubber, vehicles and telecommunications equipment from Malaysia.
Template:Flagu	27 July 2011	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The Holy See has a Nunciature in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is represented to the Holy See by a non-residential ambassador, who resides in Bern (Switzerland). In 2002 Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visited the Vatican to meet Pope John Paul II.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Apostolic Delegation to Malaysia Template:Webarchive
Template:Flag	29 December 1969	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Hungary has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Budapest. Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the relation with Hungary Template:Webarchive Hungary–Malaysia relations on www.kln.gov.my
Template:Flagu	1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Italy has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has an embassy in Rome.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	23 March 2011	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Formal relations between the two countries first began in 2000, when Malaysia became the first Asian country to establish a liaison office in Kosovo.<ref>Template:Cite news Template:Dead link</ref> Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Malaysia recognised it on 30 October 2008.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Since that time, Malaysia has pledged assistance to Kosovo in several areas.
Template:Flagu	12 June 1993	Latvia doesn't have any embassy in Malaysia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> while Malaysian embassy in Helsinki is accredited to Latvia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	9 March 1994	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Lithuania has an honorary consulate in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> while Malaysia embassy in Stockholm were also accredited to Lithuania.
Template:Flagu	31 August 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Netherlands has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in The Hague. The Dutch established relations with the Sultanate of Johor in the early 17th century, and in 1641 they captured the Portuguese colony of Malacca (on the south-western coast of today's Peninsular Malaysia). With a long interruption during the Napoleonic Wars, the Dutch Malacca era lasted until 1824. In the 20th century, the Netherlands established diplomatic relations with Malaysia soon after the Asian state became independent. The erudite Dutch Sinologist and author Robert van Gulik (who was raised in the former Dutch East Indies himself) served as the ambassador of the Netherlands in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s. During his diplomatic service there he became closely acquainted with Malaysia's gibbons (he kept a few in his ambassadorial residence) and became sufficiently interested in this ape species to start the study of its role in ancient Chinese culture, the results of which he later published in his last book (Gibbon in China).<ref>Robert van Gulik, The gibbon in China. An essay in Chinese animal lore. E.J.Brill, Leiden, Holland. (1967)</ref>
Template:Flagu	8 March 1968	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has a consulate in Oslo, while Norway has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	21 June 1971	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Warsaw,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Poland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and a consulate in Kuching.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	22 March 1969	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Bucharest.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Romania has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> (as Soviet Union)||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Russia has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Moscow.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	7 May 1967, severed diplomatic relations 12 August 1992, restored 23 January 2003	See Foreign relations of Serbia Entry to Malaysia was refused to all Serbian passport holders until 2007, unless they were in possession of a letter of approval from Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs.<ref name="Malaysia">"Star Alliance Visa Information Template:Webarchive", Star Alliance. Retrieved 26 August 2007.</ref> During the time, citizens of Serbia and Montenegro were banned from participating in Malaysia My Second Home program.<ref name="MM2H">"{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, in August 2008, senior officials of Serbia and Malaysia held their first diplomatic meeting since 1991. Afterwards, Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić said that establishing an embassy in Malaysia was a possibility, bilateral agreements between the two nations would be signed, and Malaysia has removed all visa restrictions for Serbian citizens. This meant that now only the citizens of Israel were banned from participating in Malaysia My Second Home program.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Currently, Malaysia has an embassy in Belgrade while Serbian embassy in Jakarta was also accredited to Malaysia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	12 May 1967	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Madrid,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Spain has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Spain established a diplomatic relations with Malaysia on 12 May 1967 with both the Malaysian and Spanish embassy were opened in 1985.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1958	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Diplomatic relations were established in 1958.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Sweden has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has an embassy in Stockholm. As of 2009, 90 Swedish companies are present in Malaysia and about 450 Swedish citizens live in Malaysia.<ref name=malay>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu	10 September 1963	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Switzerland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Bern.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The diplomatic relations has been established since 1963.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	3 March 1992	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Kyiv. Ukraine has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and honorary consulate in Penang
Template:Flagu	31 August 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} File:QueenYangIf74.jpg The Yang di-Pertuan Agong in a carriage with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on the state visit to London, 1974 Malaysia established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 31 August 1957. Malaysia maintains a high commission in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to the Malaysia through its high commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> The UK governed the Malaysia from 1826 to 1942 and 1945 to 1957, when it achieved full independence. Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, CPTPP, the Five Power Defence Arrangements, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Agreement,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and an Investment Agreement.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Americas

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	7 June 1967<ref name="rl"/>	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Argentina has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Buenos Aires.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Argentina established diplomatic relations with Malaysia on 7 June 1967.<ref name="rl">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	11 February 2000	Both countries established diplomatic relations on February 11, 2000.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flagu	1959	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Brazil has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Malaysia has an embassy in Brasília.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1957<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Canada has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has a High Commission in Ottawa. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Canada's trade relationship with Malaysia includes commerce across several sectors.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The Chile–Malaysia relations is mainly based on trade. In 2009, the total trade between Chile and Malaysia is $336 million with the total Malaysian export to Chile were $16.8 million while the import with $148.7 million.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	19 August 1987	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Both are the members of United Nations, Movement of Non-Aligned Cooperation Forum Asia-Latin America (FEALAC) and Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC). Colombia has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is accredited to Colombia from its embassy in Lima, Peru.
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Havana, while Cuba has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.
Template:Flagu	19 January 2015	Malaysia is represented in Dominica by its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.<ref name="kln.gov.my">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flagu	1989	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Their relations covers on political, commercial, cultural and social activities.
Template:Flagu		Malaysia is represented in Grenada by its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.<ref name="kln.gov.my"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/> Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flagu	26 April 1976	Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 26, 1976.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flagu	28 November 1975	Template:Further In 2006, Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller and Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, have expressed satisfaction with the progress of bilateral relations between the two countries and have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening these relations through the exchange of visits and co-operation in the economic, technological, shipping, health and educational sectors, among other areas.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu	27 March 1974<ref name="mmx"/>	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Mexico City,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Mexico has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Relations between the two countries was established on 27 March 1974.<ref name="mmx">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia is one of the main destination for Peruvian exports with the total trade in 2012 records $235 million.<ref name="pr">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Peruvian exports to Malaysia total around $28 million while Malaysian exports with $207 million.<ref name="pr"/> In 1995, an agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments has been signed between the two countries.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Peru has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has an embassy in Lima.
Template:Flag	31 August 1957	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Economic ties are robust. The United States is Malaysia's largest trading partner and Malaysia is the tenth-largest trading partner of the US Annual two-way trade amounts to $49 billion. The United States and Malaysia launched negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in June 2006. President Barack Obama visited Malaysia between 26 and 28 April 2014, as part of his four-nation Asia tour. This visit was the first visit by a sitting US president in almost 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson in 1966. Other top US government officials have made visits to Malaysia in the past, such as then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in November 2010, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel in August 2013, and Secretary of State John Kerry in October 2013. Malaysia has its embassy in Washington, DC with consulates in New York City, NY and Los Angeles, CA and a permanent mission to the United Nations in New York. The United States has its embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Template:Flag	18 December 1986	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Caracas while Venezuela has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Both countries are full members of the Group of 77.

Oceania

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	31 August 1957	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Australia has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has a High Commission in Canberra and consulates in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Both Australia and Malaysia are members of the Five Power Defence Arrangement and often participate in military exercises together.
Template:Flagu	22 May 1972	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Fiji has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia has a high Commission in Suva. Both countries were part of the British Empire and has a long-standing relations due to many Fijian soldiers served in Peninsular Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency from 1952 to 1956.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	25 September 1957	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} New Zealand has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, and Malaysia has a High Commission in Wellington. Both countries are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Template:Flagu	10 May 1983	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an honorary consul in Solomon Islands while Malaysia's High Commission in Port Moresby also accredited to the country,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Solomon Islands has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Africa

Country	Formal relations began	Notes
Template:Flagu	26 November 1964	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Algeria has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Algiers.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1965	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Ethiopia has a consulate-general in Kuala Lumpur,<ref name="history">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> while Malaysia has no embassy in Ethiopia. Malaysia is one of the major trade partner and also one of the largest investors in Ethiopia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	5 December 1966	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Ghana has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has a High Commission in Accra.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1965	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Kenya has maintained a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur since in 1996. Malaysia opened a High Commission in Nairobi in 2005.<ref name="KenyaHigh.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	9 November 1973	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Libya has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Malaysia has an embassy in Tripoli.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Relations are mainly in economic co-operation.
Template:Flagu	4 November 1991	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia together with Malawi are both significant tea producers, and co-operate in tri-national (with India) discussions of market conditions and promotion of the product globally.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>||{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Mauritius has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, while Malaysia embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe also accredited to Mauritius. Both are members of Commonwealth of Nations. Cooperation between the two countries include cultural exchanges, trade in goods, financial assistance and capacity building in various sectors.
Template:Flagu	1963	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Rabat,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Morocco has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1990	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has a High Commission in Windhoek,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Namibia has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Both countries were once part of the British Empire and before Namibia achieved its independence, Malaysia has contributed to some operations in Namibia by sending a group of soldiers to help monitor the Namibia elections and peace process.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Today, the relations are much more focused in economic co-operation.
Template:Flagu	5 March 1965	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The High Commissioner of Nigeria, Bello Shehu Ringim, speaking with the Yang Dipertua Dewan Negara, Abu Zahar Ujang, expresses the concern of Nigerian students being fooled by Malaysian private-owned universities and social problems. The Nigerian government are serious about the problems by its citizens and the negative perception of its students. Malaysia is committed to Nigeria's concern and will give solutions to the problem.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	1 April 1977	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has an embassy in Dakar,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Senegal has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	1 May 1987	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Seychelles has a High Commission in Subang Jaya.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flag	28 January 1991	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 January 1991<ref name="ReferenceB"/>
Template:Flagu	8 November 1993	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Relations are good between Malaysia and South Africa, who view each other as close partners. Malaysia is the fourth largest new investor in South Africa, and the countries have exchanged High Commissioners.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1973<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The stability of Sudan has enabled the country to take experiences from Malaysia in law legislation and investor-friendly policies, as claimed by Mahathir Mohammad, former prime minister of Malaysia who visits Khartoum in November 2012. At least seven Memorandum of Understandings have been made, related to Malaysian companies. The expected growth of bilateral trade between Malaysia and Sudan will have a big impact on the import of Sudanese beef.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> In October 2021, Sudanese–Malaysia relations were adversely affected by the Sudanese transitional government's seizure of Malaysian state owned enterprise Petronas' assets and arrest of the company's country manager. In response, the Malaysian Government urged Sudan to honour the Bilateral Investment and Protection Treaty while Petronas submitted an arbitration request at the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Template:Flagu		labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia has a High Commission in Dar es Salaam, and Tanzania has a High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu		labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysian embassy in Dakar is accredited to The Gambia, while the Gambian embassy in Abu Dhabi is accredited to Malaysia. The relations are friendly warm.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	29 November 1964	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Several agreements were signed since 1969 covering a lot of sectors, including the agreement on suppression of visa and the agreement on economic and technical co-operation which signed in 1994. Several other drafts also are currently under negotiations.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Template:Flagu	1962	labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Malaysia does not yet have a High Commission in Kampala,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> while Uganda has a consulate in Kuala Lumpur and Uganda's High Commission in India were also accredited to Malaysia.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Malaysia and the Commonwealth of Nations

The Federation of Malaya became an independent native elective monarchy within the Commonwealth on 31 August 1957 with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as head of state.

Malaya united with North Borneo (now Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia on 16 September 1963.

Singapore was expelled from Malaysia on 9 August 1965, and became an independent republic in the Commonwealth of Nations.

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Malaysia
• List of diplomatic missions of Malaysia
• Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens
• List of ambassadors and high commissioners to Malaysia
• List of ambassadors and high commissioners of Malaysia

External links

• Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Template:Webarchive
• Template:Cite journal
• Template:Cite book