MALAYSIA

New Zealand and Malaysia business ties

New Zealand’s relationship with Malaysia is one of our oldest in South East Asia. We celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2017. This long-standing friendship is based on strong ties in trade, education, security and defence, and tourism. 

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Malaysia is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing export markets and one of our top ten largest trading partners. 

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Our trade relationship is underpinned by two free trade agreements: the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA), and the ASEAN-Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA). Two-way trade has grown by 57% since the MNZFTA came into force in 2010. 

Meet our

Trade Commissioner

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Simon Hearsey

Kuala Lumpur

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Simon Hearsey oversees NZTE's activities in Malaysia and Brunei. He is responsible for facilitating and promoting trade and investment, and maintaining an extensive network of business relationships relevant to New Zealand businesses across Malaysia. 

 

Simon joined NZTE in 2016 as a Customer Manager, supporting New Zealand companies to grow internationally, and in early 2017 stepped into the role of Acting Trade Commissioner in Singapore. He has previously held a series of senior roles at New Zealand’s DB Breweries.

 

Simon holds a Master of Business Administration from Massey University, and a Bachelor of Physical Education with First Class Honours in Cardiac Rehabilitation from Otago University. 

Contact our office

21st Floor Menara IMC
No 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail 
50250

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia​

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+60 3 2078 4899
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