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.
