Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia

12/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/10/2025 04:58

COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF THE HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND TRADE OFFICE IN KUALA LUMPUR ON 10 DECEMBER 2025

COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS OF THE HONG KONG ECONOMIC AND

TRADE OFFICE IN KUALA LUMPUR ON 10 DECEMBER 2025

Malaysia welcomes the commencement of operations of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Kuala Lumpur on 10 December 2025.

HKETO in Kuala Lumpur is the fourth such office established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China in ASEAN.

This establishment was first proposed by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the bilateral meeting with HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu in July 2023.

The opening of the HKETO in Kuala Lumpur marks a historic milestone that significantly strengthens the robust and positive relationship between Malaysia and the HKSAR.

For the period of January to October 2025, total trade between Malaysia and the HKSAR amounted to RM92.88 billion (USD21.54 billion). In 2024, total trade reached RM105.46 billion (USD23.15 billion), with trade balance favouring Malaysia.

With the operationalisation of the HKETO in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the HKSAR aim to further enhance cooperation in trade, investment, economic development, and regional collaboration, reinforcing Malaysia's role as an important partner to the HKSAR in ASEAN.

PUTRAJAYA

10 December 2025

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