Malaysia: UN Voting Friends & Foes
Which countries vote with Malaysia at the UN General Assembly — and which vote against it? Agreement rates over every shared roll-call vote since 1946. Click any country for the full pair-by-pair breakdown.
Closest voting partners
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| Brunei | 96.4% | 3,449 |
| Bangladesh | 95.7% | 4,532 |
| Djibouti | 95.1% | 4,058 |
| Maldives | 94.4% | 4,623 |
| Oman | 94.0% | 4,738 |
| Comoros | 93.8% | 3,096 |
| Qatar | 93.6% | 4,802 |
| Turkmenistan | 93.6% | 1,462 |
| Suriname | 93.3% | 4,036 |
| Bahrain | 93.1% | 4,841 |
Most opposed countries
| Country | Agreement | Shared votes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 24.8% | 5,579 |
| Israel | 32.0% | 5,283 |
| Palau | 38.1% | 1,361 |
| Micronesia (Federated States of) | 39.3% | 1,956 |
| France | 41.2% | 5,535 |
| United Kingdom | 41.6% | 5,568 |
| Belgium | 48.8% | 5,587 |
| Canada | 49.0% | 5,605 |
| Luxembourg | 50.2% | 5,560 |
| Italy | 51.0% | 5,588 |
Frequently asked questions
Which country votes most like Malaysia at the UN?
Brunei is Malaysia's closest UN voting partner, agreeing in 96.4% of 3,449 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
Which country disagrees with Malaysia most at the UN?
United States is Malaysia's most opposed UN voting counterpart, agreeing in only 24.8% of 5,579 shared General Assembly votes since 1946.
How is UN voting agreement calculated?
Agreement is the share of UN General Assembly roll-call votes in which both countries cast the same vote (yes, no, or abstain), over every vote both participated in since 1946.