Launch of the Malaysia-UK Digital Trade Agreement negotiations

DBT Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks with His Excellency Dato' Zakri Jaafar, the High Commissioner of Malaysia

The UK-ASEAN Business Council welcomes the launch of negotiations for the Malaysia–UK Digital Trade Agreement. Once concluded, the agreement will represent a significant milestone in the UK-Malaysia bilateral relationship and support UK businesses seeking to engage with the continued growth of Malaysia and ASEAN’s digital economy.

UKABC partners operate across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare and life sciences, infrastructure, financial and professional services, and manufacturing exports. A comprehensive Digital Trade Agreement has the potential to deliver practical benefits for these businesses, including provisions on the free flow of data, paperless trading, intellectual property protections, zero digital tariffs, fintech and financial data mobility, and closer cooperation on AI and cybersecurity.