Anwar: Malaysia, Macau to strengthen strategic ties and unlock new business opportunities
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Malaysia and Macau remain committed to strengthening bilateral relations and enh...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ties and fostering strategic cooperation with Macau in multiple sectors, such as trade, finance, science and technology, education, and convention and exhibition industries. The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of leveraging Macau's strategic position within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to unlock new business opportunities for Malaysian companies.
During his visit to Putrajaya, Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai discussed the signing of several business agreements between Malaysian and Macau companies. Anwar expressed hope that this consensus would catalyze closer and broader economic cooperation between the two parties. He emphasized the potential of Macau and Hengqin to serve as gateways for Macau businesses to explore the ASEAN market.
Anwar also mentioned the prospect of expanding people-to-people ties through education, tourism, and cooperation in the halal and Muslim-friendly tourism sectors, particularly in relation to Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Malaysia is eager to translate its growing relations with Macau into practical, mutually beneficial cooperation, aligning with the spirit of the Malaysia-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In 2025, the total trade between Malaysia and the Macao SAR amounted to RM367.7 million (USD85.8 million), reflecting a 73.6 percent increase compared to 2024.
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