KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia-Switzerland economic ties continue to grow, with bilateral trade reaching RM13.4 billion in 2025, an increase of 9.8 per cent from the previous year.
Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said as of June 2026, 211 manufacturing projects with Swiss participation had been implemented in Malaysia, involving investments worth RM12.8 billion and creating 19,744 jobs.
He welcomed more quality investments that could strengthen local industrial capabilities and create high-skilled job opportunities for Malaysians.
"We also discussed the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association Economic Partnership Agreement (Meepa) and efforts to strengthen investment cooperation.
