UK and Malaysia strengthen cooperation in Green Transport Development

The UK and Malaysia are working together to develop a more sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system in Malaysia. Organised by the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, Ministry of Transport Malaysia and the Malaysia Rail Development Corporation (MRDC), the Inaugural UK-Malaysia Green Transport Dialogue in Kuala Lumpur provided a platform for open exchange on policy approaches, planning frameworks, technological innovation and operational best practices.

The two-day Dialogue which took place on 10-11 February 2026, was attended by H.E. Ajay Sharma CMG, British High Commissioner to Malaysia and Dr. Siti Muhaza Binti Sh Zainal, Division Secretary of the Strategic and International Planning Division at the Ministry of Transport Malaysia. The event also brought together policymakers, transport authorities and industry leaders from both the UK and Malaysia.

H.E. Ajay Sharma CMG said:

The UK-Malaysia relationship is increasingly defined by our shared mission on tackling climate change. Drawing from decades of green transport policy development, institutional reform and operational expertise, the UK has proven industry experience in designing, managing and optimising multimodal transport systems that support sustainable urban development. As this agenda is an increasingly important part of the UK-Malaysia relationship, the UK stands ready to support Malaysia’s vision to scale up low-carbon public transport, accelerate electrification, and embedding sustainability into urban development.

Experts from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme - including Transport for London, Crossrail International and Connected Places Catapult shared lessons from the UK’s experience in delivering sustainable transport solutions. The Dialogue also featured a number of UK companies with deep experience across topics such as integrated transport governance, transit-oriented development, first and last mile connectivity, sustainable rail development, modern tram design, bus network optimisation and financing.

Building on the momentum from this inaugural event, the UK and Malaysia will continue exploring how shared insights and expertise might support Malaysia’s long-term aspirations for an integrated and sustainable transport system.

The Dialogue is supported by the UK’s Green Cities, Infrastructure and Energy Programme (GCIEP), a UK government initiative supporting partner countries like Malaysia in delivering sustainable, climate resilient urban infrastructure. GCIEP harnesses the UK’s technical expertise in urban development, planning, governance and project delivery, and works with partner governments to catalyse investment in greener, more inclusive cities.