South Korea and Malaysia Forge Deeper Infrastructure Partnership

South Korea and Malaysia Strengthen Ties with Infrastructure Development Agreement Kuala Lumpur, May 29, 2025 – South Korea has signaled its intent to deepen its collaboration with Malaysia in the field of infrastructure development. This follows discussions held at the 2025 ITS Suwon AP Forum in South Korea, where Malaysian Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, met with South Korean officials. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in road construction, innovative building technologies, and smart transportation systems. "Korea Selatan menzahirkan keterbukaan untuk terus memperluaskan ruang kerjasama dua hala bersama Malaysia," stated a news report by Astro Awani, highlighting South Korea's openness to further bilateral cooperation with Malaysia. The agreement builds upon a previous Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in April 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. This MOU focuses on the development of future-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable smart mobility solutions. The collaboration signifies a commitment from both nations to modernizing their infrastructure and creating a more efficient and sustainable transportation network. The partnership is expected to lead to significant advancements in both countries' infrastructure sectors. The successful discussions and the commitment to further collaboration represent a positive step forward in the relationship between South Korea and Malaysia, promising mutually beneficial growth and development in the years to come.