Miti: Malaysia open to strategic UAE cooperation in petroleum, gas and high-value sectors (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia is open to strategic cooperation with the UAE in petroleum, gas, and high-value sectors, including energy transition and petrochemical projects, following the UAE's withdrawal from OPEC.

• Malaysia's MITI stated openness to strategic UAE cooperation in petroleum, gas, and high-value sectors.
• Crude petroleum imports from UAE to Malaysia in 2025 totaled RM11.15 billion, 43% of UAE imports to Malaysia.
• MIDA is proactively attracting UAE investment in logistics, refining, and petrochemical projects post-UAE's OPEC withdrawal.