Business ties between Switzerland and Malaysia date back to 1887 and were spearheaded by Swiss trading firms such as Diethelm & Co., Nestle, F.E. Zuellig, etc.

Over 120 companies with Swiss equity are known to be operating in Malaysia such as Asea Brown Boveri, Roche, Novartis, Contraves, Swiss International Air Lines, Swatch, Hiestand, Escatec, Credit Suisse, UBS and Swiss Reinsurance, to name just a few.
The (Swiss Malaysian Business Association SMBA), a non-profit making organisation, was constituted in May 2000 for the benefit of Swiss and Malaysian companies or individuals interested in promoting business between the two countries.

Swiss Malaysian Business Association
c/o Embassy of Switzerland
16 Persiaran Madge, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
SMBA Office: Tel +603 21629889 Fax +603 21628410
E-mail:  myswiss@tm.net.my