#tengku zafrul abdul aziz

This is to ensure country's economic and trade remain strong, says minister.

As such, commerce chambers will no longer be allowed to issue preferential certificates.

UPDATED 7.34PM | They are the trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, technology safeguards, and investment.

Both sides agree to discuss after Malaysia cabinet gives green light.

'M'sia ready to continue collaborating to reach mutually agreeable solutions.'

'We must consider state representation in cabinet lineup.'

Our goal is to show that M'sia can support industries in US, says minister.

'Meetings already held with top US companies like Intel and Oracle.'

Agreement includes trade, investment, intellectual property, capacity building.

We await Washington’s confirmation, he adds.

Minister says govt actively assessing implications of these changes, uncertainties.

He will be accompanied by Miti officials.

'If more countries impose retaliatory tariffs, global trade war could break out.'

UPDATED 2.19PM | Miti establishing task force to engage with industries and exporters.

Zafrul allowed to do so as his term as minister coming to an end.

The US wants to curb illicit flow of advanced AI chips to China.

Need to maintain certain standard of DAP ministers and deputies, Ong says.

Departure wouldn't affect party, supreme council member says.

This follows meeting with Umno president Zahid.

Umno chief says the minister seems receptive to his advice, remains in Umno.

Chips have reportedly been smuggled from Singapore to Malaysia, bound for China.

'Any disruption in US, China economies will have repercussions for Asean.'

Reports suggested the minister was invited to join PKR.

Tengku Zafrul says country may not get same benefits.