Malaysia keen to sign FTA, invites Bangladeshis for education, health

Malaysia aims to boost bilateral trade and investment by signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh, encouraging Bangladeshis to consider Kuala Lumpur for education and healthcare. High Commissioner Haznah Md Hashim expressed commitment to working with Bangladesh to ensure job opportunities for its citizens in Malaysia, despite challenges posed by syndicates. Malaysia, the first Muslim nation to recognize Bangladesh, values its trade relationship, with $2.78 billion in two-way trade last year. The FTA could address trade imbalances, granting market access for agricultural goods. Haznah highlighted Malaysia's world-class healthcare and educational institutions, emphasizing affordability and safety for foreign students. She assured halal food availability and discussed efforts to improve labor migration processes. The deadline for Bangladeshi workers to reach Malaysia is May 31.