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Statement from Ed Miliband on his appointment as Foreign Secretary
Ed Miliband outlined his priorities following his appointment as Foreign Secretary on 20 July 2026
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Climate Finance Accelerator Malaysia unveils its 2026 cohort
Twelve businesses have been selected for the 2026 cohort of the Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Malaysia after successfully passing a rigorous vetting...
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UK and Malaysia launch negotiations on Digital Trade Agreement
The ambitious new agreement will remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets.
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UK launches handbook to boost transnational education with Malaysia
The British High Commission launched the UK–Malaysia Transnational Education Guideline handbook providing a clear, step‑by‑step roadmap for UK universities...
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UK supports stronger women’s representation in STEM ecosystem
The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur hosted the ‘Leading the Future’: Women and Girls in Science Forum to celebrate women scientists.
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We work to improve the important and longstanding relationship between the UK and Malaysia by expanding trade and investment opportunities, working together on foreign policy, defence and security issues, encouraging people-to-people links and scientific, educational and environmental exchanges, and supporting British nationals.
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As part of South East Asia, Malaysia is part of a diverse and distinct region that represents a number of opportunities for the UK. As such, there is an opportunity to advance UK interests by taking a regional approach in addition to bilateral activities.