About Malaysia Australia Business Council

Since its establishment in 1986, the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) has been the leading voice for Malaysian and Australian businesses, playing a vital role in promoting bilateral trade and investment. Supported by its co-patrons—the Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry and the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia—the MABC offers a wide range of services to its members in both countries. It maintains strong ties with key Malaysian government institutions such as MITI, Matrade, MDEC, and TalentCorp, and works closely with the Australian High Commission and Austrade Malaysia.

Associate of the Australian Chamber of Commerce

The Australia Malaysia Business Council, Asialink Business, and the Malaysia Australia Alumni Council, the MABC provides a robust platform for business facilitation, advocacy, networking events, and idea exchange. Its mission is to foster collaboration and goodwill between the two nations, supporting business matching and long-term relationships. Malaysia and Australia enjoy a long-standing partnership, underpinned by shared history, strong defence cooperation through the Five Powers Defence Arrangements, and economic ties through major trade agreements like MAFTA, ANZFTA, CPTPP, and RCEP. The 2021 launch of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership further elevated their bilateral relationship, enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.

Vision

The MABC fosters Malaysia-Australia business and government ties, providing valuable support, advocacy, and resources to promote cross-border trade, investment, and collaboration.

Networking and Business Matching

The MABC hosts events to connect Malaysian and Australian businesses, fostering collaboration, exchange of ideas, and key partnerships.

Dialogue

Communication and relationship-building are central to MABC’s mission of strengthening Malaysia-Australia ties, offering members access to knowledgeable peers and ongoing dialogue with key government bodies.

Advocacy and Representation

The MABC advocates for its members by engaging with both governments to promote business-friendly policies, offering input on trade issues, and addressing cross-border business challenges.

Information and Resources

The MABC serves as a key resource hub, connecting businesses with accurate information, documents, and government contacts needed to facilitate trade between Malaysia and Australia.

Publicity

The MABC helps members gain visibility in both Malaysia and Australia through regular features on social media and at events, offering valuable promotional opportunities across physical and digital platforms.

Knowledge and Intelligence

The MABC is dedicated to fostering awareness of the Malaysia-Australia business landscape, offering a hub for discussions, collaboration, and deeper market intelligence for building long-term mutually beneficial relationships.