Both countries were once part of the British Empire and today are working closer in the economic co-operation.

[3][4] Tanzanian government has stated that the implementation of Malaysia's model will be started soon.

[5] While during the Malaysian Prime Minister reply visit, a total of 28 companies were brought to the country to increase more investments.

[6][7] Tanzania also hired Malaysian firms for high technology identity card which would be funded by the Tanzanian government and bank loans.

[10] Tanzania are also working with Malaysia to develop their palm oil industry and improve their rail transport,[11][12] and the country are ready to introduce an Islamic insurance services.