Malaysia–Yemen relations explained

Malaysia–Yemen relations are foreign relations between Malaysia and Yemen. Malaysia formerly had an embassy in Sana'a,^[1] of which its operations had been relocated to Muscat, Oman (due to the Yemeni Civil War)^[2] and Yemen has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur.^[3]

History

The relations between the two countries can be traced back on the 15th century, with many Hadhrami people playing an important role during the Islamisation of the Malay people.^[4] This also proved with the current culture of Malaysian Muslim in the present day resembles an Arab culture.^[4]

Yemeni Civil War

Since the outbreak of the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, Malaysia was added into the coalition led by Saudi Arabia to deter Houthis, though Malaysian involvement is minimal.^[5] There has been criticism over Malaysia's involvement in the war.^[6]

Economic relations

Currently, both countries in the process to enhance bilateral trades.^[7] In 2013, the bilateral trade stood over U$200 million with the major import from Yemen such as seafood products, coffee, honey, leather and fruits while the export from Malaysia are the cooking oil which Malaysia consider as the biggest producers and exporters to Yemen and also to the Middle East.^[8] Both countries also has signed a joint commission and promote bilateral relations in higher education.^{[9] [10]}

See also

• Arab Malaysians

Further reading

• Yemen and Malaysia, A Comparison: The Post-Colonial Nations Yemen Times
• Adul Samad Othman Malaysian Ambassador to Yemen Yemen Post

References

1. Web site: Official Website of Embassy of Malaysia, Sana'a. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. 13 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140113022646/http://www.kln.gov.my/web/yem_sanaa/home. 13 January 2014. dead.
2. Web site: NASIHAT UNTUK RAKYAT MALAYSIA DI YAMAN. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. Malay.
3. Web site: Embassy of Yemen in Kuala Lumpur. Embassy Vietnam. 13 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140112210143/http://embassyvietnam.org/embassy-of-yemen-in-kuala-lumpur. 12 January 2014. dead.
4. Web site: Yemen and Malaysia .... Relations Thorough History. Ahmed Al-Masoodi. Al-Masoodi. 13 January 2014.
5. Web site: Malaysia has no business entering the war in Yemen. 18 December 2017.
6. Web site: Malaysia's military involvement in Saudi-led war in Yemen must end - Lawyers for Liberty | New Straits Times. 19 June 2018.
7. Web site: Yemen, Malaysia discuss trade cooperation ties. Almotamar. 12 March 2011. 13 January 2014.
8. Web site: Yemen eyes improved trade with Malaysia. Almubdi. Malaysia Trade. 25 October 2013. 13 January 2014.
9. Web site: Yemen Keen To Reactivate Malaysia-Yemen Joint Commission. Yemen Fox. 5 November 2011. 13 January 2014.
10. Web site: Yemen-Malaysia To Promote Bilateral Relations In Higher Education. Bernama. 27 April 2010. 13 January 2014.