Malaysia–Switzerland relations

Malaysia–Switzerland relations (Malay: Hubungan Malaysia–Switzerland; Jawi: هوبوڠن مليسيا–سويتزيرلند; German: Malaysisch-Schweizer Beziehungen French: Relations entre la Malaisie et la Suisse; Italian: Relazioni bilaterali tra la Malesia e la Svizzera) refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Malaysia and Switzerland. Malaysia has an embassy in Bern,[1] and Switzerland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.[2]

Malaysia–Switzerland relations

Malaysia	Switzerland
Diplomatic mission
Malaysian Embassy, Bern	Swiss Embassy, Kuala Lumpur
Envoy
Ambassador Sharrina Abdullah	Ambassador Michael Winzap

History

In the 19th century, Swiss trading companies set up operations in Malaysia.[3] Diplomatic relations were established in 1963.[3]

Economic relations

Switzerland maintains contacts in the educational field and supports projects of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) for the sustainable management of tropical forests.[3] Many Swiss companies has operating in Malaysia.[3][4] Since 2011, there are currently 792 Swiss nationals who reside in Malaysia.[3] Several agreements, such as tax evasion, were also signed.[5]

References

1. "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Bern". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
2. "Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia". Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
3. "Bilateral relations between Switzerland and Malaysia". Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
4. "MALAYSIA,SWITZERLAND : Swiss Semiconductor firm chooses Penang for its new manufacturing unit". Machine Evolution. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
5. "AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA AND THE SWISS FEDERAL COUNCIL FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME" (PDF). Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia. 1 January 1974. Retrieved 7 February 2014.