Both countries were once part of the British Empire and diplomatic relations were established in January 1987.

[1] Relations between the two countries had been boosted since the visit of the former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

[2] Cooperation between the two countries includes cultural exchanges, trade in goods, financial assistances and capacity building in various sectors.

[3][4] Other Malaysian investors has keen to invest in Mauritius with some projects concentrated on the construction of textile factory, hotel, and palm oil refinery.

[5] Some agreements such as the establishment of a joint commission on economic and technical research and forging of the cultural links were also signed.