Malaysia–South Africa relations

Malaysia–South Africa relations

Malaysia
South Africa
Diplomatic Mission
Malaysian High Commission, Pretoria South African High Commission, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
High Commissioner Mohamad Nizan Mohamad High Commissioner Samkelisiwe Isabel Mhlanga

Malaysia–South Africa relations (Malay: Hubungan Afrika Selatan–Malaysia; Jawi: هوبوڠن افريك سلتن–مليسيا; Afrikaans: Maleisië–Suid-Afrika verhoudings; Xhosa: Ubume be-Malaysia-South Africa; Zulu: Ubuhlobo be-Malaysia-South Africa) refers to the current and historical relationship between Malaysia and South Africa. Malaysia has a high commission in Pretoria,[1] and South Africa has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur.[2] Relations between the two countries have been very good and have continued to improve, with each other view themselves as close partners in the developing world.[3] Both are full members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

History

Malaysia High Commission in South Africa

The two countries relations was established on 8 November 1993.[3] In March 1997, South African first President Nelson Mandela made a first visit to Malaysia to strengthen economic ties between the two with the signing of several economic agreements.[4][5][6]

Economic relations

In 2003, South Africa request for more investments and assistance to build their economy and human resources. By the time, Malaysia is already the third largest investor in the country with its investments mainly in the telecommunications, oil and gas and hospitality sectors.[7] By 2010, Malaysia was the fourth largest new investor in South Africa.[3] Along the same year, Malaysia was South Africa's 20th largest total trade partner with roughly 4.8 million Rand in volume.[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official Website of High Commission of Malaysia, Pretoria". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Home". South African High Commission Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "International Relations and Co-operation". Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "South Africa, Malaysia to strengthen economic ties". New Straits Times. 1 March 1997. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  5. ↑ "Address by President Nelson Mandela at the Malaysian Institute of Diplomacy and Foregin Relations, Kuala Lumpur". Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Memorial. 7 March 1997. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Keynote address by President Nelson Mandela to South Africa-Malaysia Forum, Kuala Lumpur". Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Memorial. 8 March 1997. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  7. ↑ Mergawati Zulfakar (3 September 2003). "South Africa seeks help to build economy". The Star. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  8. ↑ "South African Trade by COUNTRY (Rand '000) [Malaysia]". Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa). Archived from the original on 16 December 2009. Retrieved 14 February 2018.

Further reading

  • South Africa and Malaysia: Identity and History in South-South Relations by Muhammed Haron, Rhodes University, June 2007
  • Mohammad Muda (15 April 2008). "Malaysia‐South Africa relations and the commonwealth, 1960–95". The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs. Taylor & Francis. doi:10.1080/00358539608454330. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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