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Post by : Meena Ariff
The United Arab Emirates and Malaysia have taken a significant step toward strengthening institutional cooperation with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UAE Accountability Authority and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The MoU was officially signed in Abu Dhabi during a working visit by Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Azam bin Baki, Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, who witnessed the ceremony. The agreement focuses on enhancing collaboration in accountability, governance standards, and anti-corruption efforts, reflecting a shared commitment to transparency and institutional integrity.
This development builds on the already strong economic relationship between the two countries. In October 2025, the UAE and Malaysia brought into force a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), designed to accelerate bilateral trade, attract investment, and expand private sector cooperation.
Notably, the CEPA marks Malaysia’s first-ever trade agreement with a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country, making it a landmark step in Kuala Lumpur’s engagement with the Arab world. Bilateral trade between the UAE and Malaysia stood at $5.5 billion in 2024, and the agreement aims to more than double that figure in the coming years.
Under the CEPA framework, both nations have committed to reducing or eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods, streamlining customs procedures, and creating a more business-friendly environment. A key target is to increase non-oil trade to $13.5 billion by 2032, signalling a shift toward diversified and sustainable economic growth.
Together, the new accountability MoU and the CEPA underline a broader strategic partnership—one that combines economic ambition with strong governance, positioning UAE–Malaysia relations for long-term, mutually beneficial growth.
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