Dear Valued Customers,

ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE MALAYSIA UNITED ARAB EMIRATES COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMICS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (MY UAE CEPA) FOR MALAYSIA

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is pleased to announce that the Malaysia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (MY-UAE CEPA) will officially enter into force for Malaysia on 1 October 2025. From this date, Malaysian exporters will be able to apply for the Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO) for exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The MY-UAE CEPA marks a significant milestone as Malaysia’s first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern country. The Agreement is expected to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, strengthen trade routes, and expand market access. The UAE, a major trading hub for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, will serve as a strategic gateway for Malaysian exporters seeking to tap into wider regional markets.

Application procedures for PCO under the MY-UAE CEPA are consistent with those of other implemented Free Trade Agreements. Exporters may submit applications via the ePCO system. Approved Form MY-UAE must be printed on ISO A4 size white paper with an electronically affixed signature and official seal. Exporters are required to retain a copy of the Form for at least three (3) years and submit endorsed copies of the PCO to MITI or the nearest MITI Regional Offices on a monthly basis.

Should there be any further clarification required, please email to pco@miti.gov.my and allfta3@miti.gov.my

Thank you

Senior Director
Trade and Industry Support Division
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry
29 September 2025

Please refer on the link below for the official announcement from MITI.

Notice MY UAE CEPA 2025.pdf