Malaysia–Poland relations

Malaysia–Poland relations

Malaysia	Poland

Malaysia–Poland relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Poland. Malaysia has an embassy in Warsaw,^[1] and Poland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and consulates in Kuching and George Town.^[2]

History

Embassy of Malaysia in Warsaw

Embassy of Poland in Kuala Lumpur

Following the establishment of relations with Soviet Union, Malaysia also expanded its relations to central European countries such as Poland.^[3] A double tax avoidance agreement was signed between the two countries in Warsaw in 1977.^[4] Until now, relations between the two countries are mostly based on economic and trade with Malaysia became one of the most important economic and trading partner for Poland in Southeast Asia.^[5]

Economic relations

In economic, a Malaysia-Poland Business Council has been established to further strength economic co-operation between the two countries.^[5] Poland were keen to explore opportunities in the Malaysia's Islamic Finance market with the starting of halal-based product in Malaysia and the country were one of the few countries from the European Union which been given halal certifications from the Malaysian authorities for its food products.^[6] While Malaysian contractors were interested in bidding for major projects in Poland, especially which related to infrastructure and development.^[7] Poland greentech companies also were looking for partners to set up base in Malaysia.^[8] The two countries established economic and commercial relations in 1970 following the signing of a trade agreement.^[9][10][11] In early 2013, Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has urged Polish companies to look for opportunities to grow their business in Malaysia.^[12] Thus in July 2013, a new income tax treaty were signed to replace the 1977 Treaty which are focused to strengthen bilateral co-operation as well as trade and investments between the two countries.^[13] From January to April 2013, the total trade between Malaysia and Poland reached around $220 million and Poland become Malaysia's 12th largest trading partner among European countries.^[14] Malaysia's main exports to Poland included machinery, electrical machinery, rubber, palm oil, iron and steel products while Poland's major exports to Malaysia were vehicles, tools and also machinery and electrical machinery products.^[7]

The Polish Statistical Office, in 2018, stated that the turnover of Polish trade with Malaysia amounted to USD 1.175 billion. Exports were over USD 185 million and imports were over USD 990 million.^[15]

Security relations

In 2002, Poland reached an agreement with Malaysia to supply its PT-91 tanks to the Malaysian Army with an estimate value of contract comprising $250 million over the next 10 years.^[16] The agreement was finally sealed the following year.^[17]

Resident diplomatic missions

• Malaysia has an embassy in Warsaw.
• Poland has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.

See also

• Foreign relations of Malaysia
• Foreign relations of Poland

References

1. "Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Warsaw". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
2. "Honorary consulates". Gov.pl website. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
3. Christoph Marcinkowski; Constance Chevallier-Govers; Ruhanas Harun (2011). Malaysia and the European Union: Perspectives for the Twenty-first Century. LIT Verlag Münster. pp. 40–. ISBN 978-3-643-80085-5.
4. Umowa między Rządem Polskiej Rzeczypospolitej Ludowej a Rządem Malezji o uniknięciu podwójnego opodatkowania i zapobieżeniu uchylaniu się od opodatkowania w zakresie podatków od dochodu, podpisana w Warszawie dnia 16 września 1977 r., Dz. U., 1979, vol. 10, No. 62
5. "MPBA Malaysia-Poland Business Association". Trade and Investment Promotion Section. 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
6. "Poland eyes Malaysian halal market". Amilin.tv. 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
7. "Poland promises vast business potential, says Matrade". The Borneo Post. 12 January 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
8. Stephen Ng (26 September 2012). "Poland's greentech vendors seek Malaysian partners". Green Prospects Asia. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
9. Raziah Geneid Mahmud. "Malaysia & Poland Ties". Raziah Geneid. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
10. "Malaysia-Poland relations set for new phase of growth". New Straits Times. 24 May 1997. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
11. Ibpus.com (20 March 2009). Malaysia Customs, Trade Regulations and Procedures Handbook. Int'l Business Publications. pp. 132–. ISBN 978-1-4387-3087-5.
12. "Perlis prince urges Polish companies to expand businesses in Malaysia". The Borneo Post. 26 February 2003. Retrieved 12 December 2017 – via PressReader.
13. "Malaysia acts to promote trade and investment". EY. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
14. Arno Maierbrugger (8 July 2013). "Poland seeks halal cooperation in Malaysia, Sarawak investment". Investvine. Retrieved 24 February 2014.
15. "Malaysia - Poland in Malaysia - Gov.pl website". Poland in Malaysia. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
16. David H. Dunn; Marcin Zaborowski (23 November 2004). Poland: A New Power in Transatlantic Security. Routledge. pp. 46–. ISBN 978-1-135-75686-4.
17. "Malaysia buys Polish battle tanks". Utusan Malaysia. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 12 December 2017.