The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) signed Regional Industry Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with six international industry associations during the Malaysia Gold Festival (MGF) 2026, held from 18–20 September at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The agreements were signed with the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) Ltd. , Dubai Business Group for Bullion & Gold Refinery, Vietnam Gold Traders Association (VGTA), Cambodian Jewelers Federation (CJF), Uzbekistan Jewelry Industry Association (UJIA) and Gold Jewelry Gem Association Laos (GJGAL).

The initiative aims to strengthen regional partnerships, industry collaboration and connectivity across the international gold and jewellery ecosystem. The MoUs add an important regional dimension to MGF 2026, which brought together approximately 70 local and international exhibitors spanning the gold and jewellery value chain.

MGF 2026 also featured business networking, industry forums, educational programmes and knowledge exchange, with MGA positioning the festival as part of its broader ambition to establish Malaysia as a regional gold trading and jewellery hub.

During the festival, Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) also explored collaboration with MGA on Malaysia-themed gold products, including a proposed gold card highlighting Malaysian tourism destinations.