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  • Imports from Malaysia A$9,637 million
  • Exports to Malaysia A$5,080 million
  • Capital Kuala Lumpur
  • Official Language Malay
  • Surface Area 330,000 sq km
  • Population 29.5 million

Last updated: 24 May 2012

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MAFTA online tool gives exporters certainty over tariffs
1 Aug 2013
The Australian Government has created a new online tool to help exporters assess tariffs under the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA).
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Austrade at the Manufacturers’ Monthly Leaders’ Summit
19 Jul 2013
With the launch of the Labor Government's Asian Century Whitepaper in October, innovation in advanced manufacturing, and a transformation of organisations like Austrade, Australia is in the right plac ...
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Austrade offers webinar for exporters eyeing Malaysia
2 May 2013
The Australia Trade Commission (Austrade) has produced a free online presentation for exporters who want to learn more about business prospects in Malaysia.
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Australia details required MAFTA documents
18 Apr 2013
The Australian Government has released a guide outlining the documentation required under the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) in a move to assist businesses to take advantage of new op ...
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Austrade hosts ASEAN automotive reps at Auto Week
2 Apr 2013
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has accompanied representatives of 10 companies and organisations in Southeast Asia to the Australian Automotive Week (AAW) in Melbourne.

Doing Business

The bilateral trade relationship between Australia and Malaysia reached a significant milestone with the signing of the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA).

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  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    According to key development indicators, Malaysia is now a high middle-income, export-oriented economy.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    In terms of two-way goods and services trade, Malaysia is Australia's third-largest trading partner in ASEAN and our 10th-largest partner overall.
    » read more at DFAT
  • FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
    MAFTA is a comprehensive, high-quality agreement that further integrates the Australian economy into the fast-growing Asian region.
    » read more at DFAT

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