[1][2] Both countries were once part of the British Empire and Uganda established a diplomatic relations with Malaysia immediately after attaining independence in 1962.

[3] In the 2000s, Malaysia had become a strategic partner in Uganda's socio-economic transformation, with investments in infrastructure and education.

Despite facing global economic challenges, both nations found common ground in their pursuit of mutual benefits through South-South cooperation.

[5] In 1998, Malaysia and Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding towards economic, scientific, technical and cultural co-operation agreement.

[7][8] Some Malaysian palm oil company has already operating in Kalangala at the invitation of President Yoweri Museveni.