[1] Relations between the two countries are mainly in economic co-operation.

[3] Kuwait Finance House, which is considered the largest Islamic bank on the Persian Gulf, started operating in Malaysia in 2008.

[4] Several agreements such as avoidance of tax were signed,[5] and both countries are currently[when?]

looking any possibilities to work together on other areas such education, tourism and the halal industry.

[6] In 2013, Kuwait and Malaysia agreed to boost bilateral co-operation in education.