:Malaysia–Seychelles relations
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Malaysia–Seychelles relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between Malaysia and Seychelles. Seychelles had a high commission in Subang Jaya but was later closed and replaced by an honorary consulate.{{cite web |title=DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR LIST |url=https://www.kln.gov.my/documents/8390448/8439172/Diplomatic+and+Consular+List/609dd90b-5710-4de9-9764-0c7adf145caa |website=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia) |accessdate=2022-03-25 |page=311 |language=en |format=pdf}}
History
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The history of Malays in Seychelles can be traced back during the British colonial period when a group of Malay warriors from Perak together with their Sultan, Abdullah Muhammad Shah II been deported to the island in 1877 after allegedly being involved in a successful assassination attempt on J.W.W. Birch.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=19941226&id=TyJOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nBMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1072,2186261|title='Birch' was eminently palatable theatrical wine for many tastes|author=Edward Dorall|publisher=New Straits Times|date=26 December 1964|accessdate=19 February 2015|page=16}}{{cite web|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2008&dt=0327&sec=sastera&pg=sa_01.htm|title=Menjejaki sejarah Ngah Ibrahim di Seychelles|language=Malay|work=Utusan Malaysia|date=27 March 2008|accessdate=17 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/index.php/culture/2013-08-21-09-23-55/seychelles-archipelago-part-iii|title=Islands of the Seychelles Archipelago Part III|work=Private Archives|publisher=Government of Seychelles|accessdate=17 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905232949/http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/index.php/culture/2013-08-21-09-23-55/seychelles-archipelago-part-iii|archivedate=5 September 2015|url-status=dead}}
Economic relations
In 1986, Seychelles brought around U$600,000 Malaysian products directly but purchased U$7 million through indirect trade with Singapore, thus the country are looking for a direct trade with Malaysia to get Malaysian products without using Singapore ports.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=19870725&id=U2NPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Q5ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6711,5069837|title=Seychelles seeks direct trade with us|publisher=New Straits Times|date=25 July 1987|accessdate=19 February 2015|page=8}} In 1988, an agreement to promote co-operation in the fields of culture, education, sports and information was signed.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=19881011&id=xmJPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cJADAAAAIBAJ&pg=6796,2418603|title=Malaysia, Seychelles sign pact|publisher=New Straits Times|date=11 October 1988|accessdate=19 February 2015|page=2}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=19880817&id=3llPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FJADAAAAIBAJ&pg=5897,234904|title=Seychelles seeks closer ties|publisher=New Straits Times|date=17 August 1988|accessdate=19 February 2015|page=2}} Malaysia main exports to Seychelles are wood products and known as one of the main provider of raw material to the islands while Seychelles mainly exports canned tuna and fish to Malaysia.{{cite web|url=http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/index.php/2013-08-21-07-36-58/finance/571-govt-aims-to-cut-construction-costs|title=Govt aims to cut construction costs|publisher=Government of Seychelles|accessdate=17 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032455/http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/index.php/2013-08-21-07-36-58/finance/571-govt-aims-to-cut-construction-costs|archivedate=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} Several Malaysian companies have invested in the island such as the Berjaya Group which owned two hotels and Promet Bhd. in a property development project comprising shop offices, a retail complex and office block. Seychelles has announced its desire to send its students to study in Malaysia and invited more Malaysian investors to invested in the country.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1309&dat=20010111&id=Cm8rAAAAIBAJ&sjid=kXgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2694,124516|title=Seychelles offers big scope for investors|publisher=New Straits Times|date=11 January 2001|accessdate=19 February 2015|page=2}} In 2014, Malaysia is one of Seychellois partners for Seychelles to remain in tourism industry.{{cite web|url=http://www.nation.sc/article.html?id=243724|title=Seychelles uses assets, friends to stay relevant in tourism industry|publisher=Seychelles Nation|date=22 November 2014|accessdate=17 February 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150217181913/http://www.nation.sc/article.html?id=243724|archivedate=17 February 2015|url-status=dead}} Both governments has signed a debt relief agreement and Seychellois who visit Malaysia are not require to carry their visa for up to 30 days.{{cite web|url=http://www.virtualseychelles.sc/index.php/2013-08-21-07-36-58/finance/522-budget-address|title=Budget Address|publisher=Government of Seychelles|accessdate=17 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mfa.gov.sc/static.php?content_id=8|title=Travel & Visa: Countries Where Seychelles Nationals Do Not Require a Visa|publisher=Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Seychelles)|accessdate=17 February 2015}}
References
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