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Malaysia–Yemen relations areforeign relations betweenMalaysia andYemen. Malaysia formerly had an embassy inSana'a,[1] of which its operations had been relocated toMuscat,Oman (due to theYemeni Civil War)[2] and Yemen has an embassy inKuala Lumpur.[3]
The relations between the two countries can be traced back on the 15th century, with manyHadhrami people playing an important role during the Islamisation of theMalay people.[4] This also proved with the current culture of Malaysian Muslim in the present day resembles anArab culture.[4]
Since the outbreak of theYemeni 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]
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 thecooking oil which Malaysia consider as the biggest producers and exporters to Yemen and also to theMiddle East.[8] Both countries also has signed a joint commission and promote bilateral relations in higher education.[9][10]
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