ISDS Case Map
Malaysia
Malaysia and South Korea have concluded negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. The upcoming Malaysia-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA) covers goods, services, investments, customs facilitation as well as sanitary and phytosanitary, digital trade, the green economy, bioeconomy and economic cooperation
The Bangladeshi government has begun preparing for FTA negotiations, with a draft framework ready and formal talks expected to start in mid-2025. They highlight Malaysia’s role as a gateway to ASEAN’s 660 million people.
Malaysia is preparing to amend its Protection of New Plant Varieties Act to join the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) by 2026 - a key criterion for Malaysia to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
The UAE's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements with Australia and Malaysia have taken effect in a move expected to help the Emirates boost trade and bolster economic ties with the two countries.
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the European Union hopes to reach free trade agreements with Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand before the 50th anniversary of the bloc’s relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2027.
Malaysia and South Korea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to concluding a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the formal signing expected at the upcoming ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in October.
Malaysia has completed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, aiming to sign it in October. This reflects Malaysia’s efforts to expand market access amid global uncertainties, with 18 FTAs already in place.
Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
The 1st round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EU and Malaysia took place between 30 June and 4 July 2025 in Brussels.
