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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Malaysia Digital Trade Agreement launch

22 June 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • Chris Bryant announced the launch of negotiations for a UK-Malaysia digital trade agreement
  • The agreement aims to support economic growth and job creation
  • Benefits include reducing costs and securing data flows for businesses

Issue summary

Chris Bryant (Rhondda) announces the launch of negotiations for a UK-Malaysia digital trade deal to support growth and jobs.

Action requested

The statement does not request specific action but describes the benefits and aims of the proposed digital trade agreement, including reducing costs, securing data flows, and supporting responsible innovation in technology areas like AI.

Key facts

  • The UK and Malaysia enjoy free trade benefits through CPTPP membership.
  • In 2023, the UK exported £730 million in digitally delivered services to Malaysia.
  • The OECD estimates that these exports supported 31,100 UK jobs in 2022.
  • The deal aims to make digital trade easier, cheaper and more secure through cross-border data flows.
  • Potential benefits include reducing paperwork, border friction, and providing strong protections for personal data and cybersecurity.
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