UK and Malaysia enhance cooperation for trade and green transition

The UK and Malaysia have strengthened their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding for a semiconductor partnership. This agreement was witnessed by UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West during her visit to Malaysia. It comes shortly after the UK joined Malaysia in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The agreement aims to enhance trade relations valued at £5.7 billion annually and emphasizes mutual growth and a green transition amid bilateral talks on economic and security priorities.