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<p>The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur has, in the past, commissioned the
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) to undertake projects that support
the UK’s prosperity, economic and political agenda in Malaysia. These projects were
delivered between 2013 and 2017 and were not associated in any way with the promotion
of tobacco products. The Government takes very seriously its obligations as a Party
to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. HMG in
Malaysia has not co-financed or partnered in any way with tobacco companies whether
through our Prosperity or Global Britain Funds.</p><p> </p><p>Foreign and Commonwealth
Office-led programmes follow the standards set out by Her Majesty's Treasury. They
receive robust scrutiny to ensure that all spend represents value for money for UK
taxpayers and advances the UN’s sustainable development goals and our foreign policy
objectives.</p><p></p>
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