Australia–Malaysia relations
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Australia–Malaysia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Australia and Malaysia. Australia has a high commission in Kuala Lumpur,[1] and Malaysia has an high commission in Canberra.[2] Both Australia and Malaysia are members of the Five Power Defence Arrangements and often participate in military exercises together.[3]
On the whole, both countries enjoy close relations, although the situation was somewhat tense during the Mahathir years. Occasional issues such as perceived Australian influence in Southeast Asian affairs, as well as the detention (and execution) of Australian citizens in Malaysia, further complicate relations between the two nations. Malaysia has a large student population in Australia, and many Malaysians have become naturalised Australian citizens (see Malaysian Australian).
Economic relations
Malaysia is Australia’s 9th largest trading partner, with two-way trade worth A$17.7 billion in 2012. The two countries commenced a free trade agreement in January 2013. [4]
High level visits
In July 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi. [5]
Military
Malaysia and Australia have had a well-established tradition of military cooperation. Australian air and ground forces formed part of the defence during the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Borneo. Australian troops also contributed significantly to Malaysia's defence during the Malayan Emergency and Indonesian Confrontation.
The Royal Australian Air Force formerly operated the base RMAF Butterworth in Malaysia until transferring it to Malaysia in 1988. The RAAF still maintains a presence at this base. [6]
Lynas and Bersih 3.0 rally
Himpunan Hijau (Green Assembly), a civil movement protesting the Lynas rare earth project in Malaysia. In addition to the main rally at Kuala Lumpur, smaller rallies were held in 10 other cities in Malaysia, as well as in 34 other countries.
Gallery
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Labuan War Cemetery, in Labuan, Malaysia dedicated to Australian and Indian soldiers who died during the World War II.
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A memorial in Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia dedicated to Australian and British soldiers who died during the tragedy on the Sandakan Death Marches.
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Three flags dedicated to Australian, British and New Zealanders soldiers in Kundasang War Memorial, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia.
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A memorial in Kundasang, Malaysian Borneo for Commonwealth forces served in Sabah, especially the Australians together with British, Malaysians and New Zealanders.
See also
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References
- ↑ "Diplomatic List and List of Representatives of International Organisations". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia). Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ "Welcome To The Official Website of high commission of Malaysia, Canberra". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia). Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ Australian Department of Defence
- ↑ http://www.dfat.gov.au/fta/mafta/
- ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2008/s2300594.htm
- ↑ https://www.airforce.gov.au/RAAFBases/RMAF-Base-Butterworth/?RAAF-D7L28SwhbW9d5AXjy/DemMYuiw7wQuOR
External links
- Australia-Malaysia relations from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia)
- Official website of High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra
- High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra location
- High Commission of Australia in Malaysia
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