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The FAO, together with the International Food and Agricultural Development (IFDA) has participated positively in making the world a comfortable place to live in by providing technical support and assistance.

In 1967, an agreement was signed between Malaysia and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In the agreement, UNESCO agreed to support Malaysia in the areas of economy, science and education.

UNESCO also sent scientists to Malaysia to aid in research projects. One of its contributions include the founding of the Technical College in Ipoh, Perak, to encourage Malaysia to produce more experts in this field.

In addition to that, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was chosen as the chairman for UNESCO in 1989.

Malaysia became a member of the International Monetary Fund in 1956. Through cooperation with the World Bank, Malaysia sought to actively increase the economic status of the world, mainly those developing countries.

Malaysia also received financial support from the World Bank to support several projects. Among them are the five-year Sungai Muda Irrigation Plan, Rancangan Pengairan Muda, hydroelectric plant in Cameron Highlands and FELDA land scheme projects.

In 1997, Malaysia and many other countries in Asia experienced a major economic crisis. But this time, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir refrained from accepting loans from the World Bank.

Malaysia also recommended that the IMF take the necessary steps to ensure that the developing and poor countries affected by the economic crisis receive appropriate aid, justly measured out, particularly in arresting problems caused by the fluctuating currency.

The UN also contributed to Malaysia's efforts during its proposed merger with Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore. The Cobbold Commission, which was the brainchild of the UN, administered the surveys conducted among the people of Sabah and Sarawak to gather their opinions on the merger.

The UN also assisted Malaysia in efforts to improve its relationship with Indonesia during the confrontation, and the Philippines, until both countries resumed ties with Malaysia once more.