Anwar said they discussed issues of interest, including trade, investment, finance, rail systems, education and tourism.

Noting that Malaysia is Hong Kong’s ninth-largest trading partner and the third largest among Asean member states, Lee said the bilateral trade between the two sides recorded a year-on-year increase of 7% of US$28.1 billion last year.

He added that the HKSAR will further strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Malaysia in areas such as commerce and trade, investment, innovation and technology, as well as culture and tourism.

Lee will visit local enterprises and attend a business luncheon jointly organised by the HKSAR and Hong Kong Trade Development Council to exchange views with local business leaders today.

Lee is leading a delegation to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia to further strengthen the cooperation between Hong Kong and Asean-member states.