Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Malaysia, Malik Murzalin, met a delegation from the Malaysian Consortium of Mid-Tier Companies (MCMTC), led by its president, Martin Ang. They discussed expanding trade and investment cooperation, building new business contacts and developing joint projects.
Ang said the consortium was preparing a business mission to Kazakhstan to attend FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2026, an international food exhibition scheduled for Almaty on November 11–13. The delegation is expected to include representatives of more than 48 Malaysian companies, as well as Malaysian government bodies.
With the embassy’s support, a Kazakhstan-Malaysia business forum and B2B meetings with government and business representatives from both countries are planned for the delegation.
Murzalin said there was significant potential to increase bilateral trade and investment. He said Kazakhstan offered favourable conditions for business and opportunities for Malaysian companies to enter Central Asian markets.
The ambassador also outlined key points from President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent Address concerning infrastructure modernisation and major construction projects. The president proposed declaring 2027 the Year of Large-Scale Construction, creating further opportunities for foreign investors in transport, energy, construction and engineering infrastructure.
Murzalin encouraged MCMTC members and other Malaysian companies to consider investment projects in Kazakhstan and partnerships with Kazakh businesses. Ang thanked the embassy for supporting preparations for the mission and said Malaysian businesses were interested in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan.
The parties agreed to continue working to develop trade and investment ties and promote specific projects between businesses in the two countries.
