International Malaysia relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Malaysia), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It is bordered by Thailand to the north, Indonesia to the south, and Brunei to the east. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, and the country is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government.

Malaysia has a diverse population with a variety of ethnic groups, including Malays, Chinese, Indians, and indigenous peoples. The official language is Malay, but English is also widely spoken. Malaysia has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on exports, particularly of electronics, petroleum, and natural gas.

Malaysia has a long history of strong relations with other countries in the region and around the world. It is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), and it has close ties with countries such as China, Japan, and the United States. Malaysia also plays a key role in regional security and stability, as it is located near the Strait of Malacca, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Malaysia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kuala Lumpur
Population 32 365 999
Land Area (sq km) 329 613
Main religion Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism
Life Expectancy 76 years

The influence of Malaysia in the World

Malaysia is a country with a Medium International Influence. It is located in place 31 in the world influence ranking. Malaysia's actions have a limited effect on the world or on other countries. Click here to know more !

Malaysia maintains contact with 109 countries. The five most intense relations Malaysia has are with: Israel with a score of 27 292 , Vietnam with a score of 21 984 , China with a score of 21 118 , Myanmar with a score of 21 056 , and United States with a score of 20 291 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Malaysia
Position Country Influence Options
1 Israel 27 292
2 Vietnam 21 984
3 China 21 118
4 Myanmar 21 056
5 United States 20 291

The closest and strained relations involving Malaysia worldwide

The top five closest relations from Malaysia are: United States with a score of 9.93 , Thailand with a score of 9.44 , New Zealand with a score of 9.09 , China with a score of 8.99 , and United Kingdom with a score of 8.88 .

Top 5 closest relations of Malaysia
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 9.9
2 Thailand 9.4
3 New Zealand 9.1
4 China 9.0
5 United Kingdom 8.9

While, the top five strained relations from Malaysia are: Israel with a score of 0.63 , Philippines with a score of 0.73 , Australia with a score of 3.53 , Cambodia with a score of 3.53 , and North Korea with a score of 3.57 .

Top 5 strained relation of Malaysia
Position Country Relation Options
1 Israel 0.6
2 Philippines 0.7
3 Australia 3.5
4 Cambodia 3.5
5 North Korea 3.6

A summary of international relations of Malaysia

Of the total of 109 countries with which Malaysia maintains relations, it has an Excellent relation with 5 countries , a Good relation with 28 countries , a Neutral relation with 68 countries , a Bad relation with 6 countries and a Very bad relation with 2 countries.

Summary relations of Malaysia. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
1.Excellent 5
2.Good 28
3.Neutral 68
4.Bad 6
5.Very bad 2

All the international relations of Malaysia

All relations of Malaysia
Position Country Relation Options
1 United States 9.9
2 Thailand 9.4
3 New Zealand 9.1
4 China 9.0
5 United Kingdom 8.9
6 Indonesia 7.7
7 India 7.3
8 Vietnam 6.8
9 Japan 6.7
10 Jamaica 6.5
11 Singapore 6.5
12 Bahrain 6.5
13 Kosovo 6.5
14 Mexico 6.5
15 Turkey 6.4
16 Nigeria 6.4
17 Georgia 6.4
18 Tajikistan 6.4
19 Gambia 6.4
20 The Gambia 6.4
21 Greece 6.4
22 Brunei 6.4
23 Switzerland 6.3
24 Myanmar 6.3
25 United Arab Emirates 6.3
26 Peru 6.3
27 South Africa 6.3
28 European Union 6.3
29 Pakistan 6.3
30 Palestine 6.2
31 Hong Kong 6.2
32 Canada 6.1
33 Seychelles 6.0
34 Cuba 6.0
35 Uzbekistan 6.0
36 East Timor 5.9
37 Timor-Leste 5.9
38 Solomon Islands 5.9
39 Ecuador 5.9
40 Sweden 5.9
41 Azerbaijan 5.9
42 Lithuania 5.8
43 Belgium 5.8
44 Ghana 5.8
45 France 5.7
46 Germany 5.7
47 Sudan 5.7
48 Tunisia 5.6
49 Laos 5.5
50 Ukraine 5.5
51 Venezuela 5.5
52 Chile 5.5
53 Colombia 5.5
54 Egypt 5.5
55 Norway 5.5
56 Namibia 5.5
57 Oman 5.5
58 Czech Republic 5.5
59 Kenya 5.5
60 Tanzania 5.5
61 Poland 5.5
62 Sri Lanka 5.5
63 Qatar 5.5
64 Saudi Arabia 5.5
65 Iran 5.5
66 Belarus 5.5
67 Morocco 5.5
68 Turkmenistan 5.5
69 Romania 5.5
70 Finland 5.5
71 Uruguay 5.4
72 Nepal 5.4
73 Austria 5.4
74 Lebanon 5.4
75 Senegal 5.4
76 Fiji 5.4
77 Uganda 5.4
78 Argentina 5.4
79 Netherlands 5.4
80 Mauritius 5.4
81 Kazakhstan 5.4
82 Maldives 5.4
83 South Korea 5.3
84 Croatia 5.3
85 Malawi 5.3
86 Denmark 5.3
87 Algeria 5.3
88 Spain 5.3
89 Italy 5.2
90 Brazil 5.2
91 Jordan 5.2
92 Mongolia 5.2
93 Kuwait 5.2
94 Kyrgyzstan 5.2
95 Holy See 5.1
96 Libya 5.0
97 Ethiopia 4.9
98 Bangladesh 4.7
99 Hungary 4.6
100 Yemen 4.6
101 Syria 4.1
102 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.9
103 Russia 3.9
104 Taiwan 3.6
105 North Korea 3.6
106 Australia 3.5
107 Cambodia 3.5
108 Philippines 0.7
109 Israel 0.6

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .