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Forced labour: Malaysia has two years to meet US trade commitments

Forced labour: Malaysia has two years to meet US trade commitments

HR Ministry aware of required changes, to make necessary move.
New US tariff kicks in, some Malaysian goods exempted

New US tariff kicks in, some Malaysian goods exempted

Vegetable oils, beef, plants, wood, and circuit boards among those on the list.
Malaysia among 60 nations hit by new 10pct US tariff

Malaysia among 60 nations hit by new 10pct US tariff

UPDATED 9.48AM | It is over failure to impose prohibition on goods imports produced with forced labour - trade rep.
US trade rep proposes duties after flagging M'sia, 59 nations over forced labour imports

US trade rep proposes duties after flagging M'sia, 59 nations over forced labour imports

Failure to address issue 'unacceptable', Washington will no longer tolerate, says Greer.
Perlis Inland Port to contribute to M'sia-Thai US$30b trade target

Perlis Inland Port to contribute to M'sia-Thai US$30b trade target

Loke says port has potential to link Asean countries with broader markets in East Asia and Eurasia.
M'sia among countries targeted in new US probe over 'unfair trade practices'

M'sia among countries targeted in new US probe over 'unfair trade practices'

Greer says investigation could lead to fresh import levies.
Putrajaya adopts wait-and-see stance on US tariff ruling

Putrajaya adopts wait-and-see stance on US tariff ruling

PARLIAMENT | PM says trade deal has not yet come into force.
Scrutinise M'sia–US trade deal before new ratification, ex-MP urges Parliament

Scrutinise M'sia–US trade deal before new ratification, ex-MP urges Parliament

Charles warns against granting the executive a 'blank cheque' on policy.
PN MP seeks to haul PM to court over Malaysia-US trade deal

PN MP seeks to haul PM to court over Malaysia-US trade deal

Did cabinet review the deal, did rulers consent, Rosol asks.
Beijing flags 'grave concerns' over Malaysia-US trade deal: Report

Beijing flags 'grave concerns' over Malaysia-US trade deal: Report

Commerce Ministry urges Putrajaya to 'properly handle' the matter.
G20 must move beyond rhetoric to address global trade inequities: PM

G20 must move beyond rhetoric to address global trade inequities: PM

Anwar says developed countries should use the trade bloc's mechanism to do so.
COMMENT | Disastrous US-M'sia agreement must be abandoned

COMMENT | Disastrous US-M'sia agreement must be abandoned

New trade pact endangers Malaysia's autonomy, heavily favours Washington.
COMMENT | Beyond fear: Reading US-M'sia trade deal strategically

COMMENT | Beyond fear: Reading US-M'sia trade deal strategically

Legal safeguards, opportunities, and strengthening amid global pressures.
MP SPEAKS | Countering MPs' claims on US trade deal

MP SPEAKS | Countering MPs' claims on US trade deal

Clarifying that the deal doesn't compromise sovereignty, strengthens the economy.
Govt MPs press for RCI, review of 'lopsided' US trade deal

Govt MPs press for RCI, review of 'lopsided' US trade deal

Lawmakers urge probe into deal's signing process, warn of risks to M'sian interests.
'Efforts to safeguard national interests began early in M'sia-S Korea trade pact talks'

'Efforts to safeguard national interests began early in M'sia-S Korea trade pact talks'

Zafrul says negotiating team considered all risks, aspects.
MP SPEAKS | Understanding M'sia-US reciprocal tariff deal

MP SPEAKS | Understanding M'sia-US reciprocal tariff deal

Opposition to agreement not supported by factual or contextual reality.
Ideas: Malaysia-US trade pact a blemish on Asean chairpersonship

Ideas: Malaysia-US trade pact a blemish on Asean chairpersonship

Think tank says the deal prioritised national interest instead of the region's.
Dr M slams US-M'sia trade deal, accuses govt of selling out sovereignty

Dr M slams US-M'sia trade deal, accuses govt of selling out sovereignty

UPDATED 9.09PM | Ex-PM says govt lacked spine to reject 'modern-day imperialism'.
COMMENT | How US-M'sia trade pact sells our sovereignty short

COMMENT | How US-M'sia trade pact sells our sovereignty short

It represents a stunning retreat from our principles of non-alignment and economic self-interest.
'Who else if not Trump?': Anwar says Gaza, trade outreach not US submission

'Who else if not Trump?': Anwar says Gaza, trade outreach not US submission

UPDATED 12.56PM | PARLIAMENT | PM urges against condemnation 'as if we are US stooges.'
Zafrul argues M'sia only needs to mirror US sanctions for 'shared' concerns

Zafrul argues M'sia only needs to mirror US sanctions for 'shared' concerns

Measures only for shared economic, national security concerns, says minister.
YOURSAY | Don't criticise US trade deal without checking facts

YOURSAY | Don't criticise US trade deal without checking facts

'Didn't hear any suggestions before deal was signed.'
Trade deal: Why are we 'surrendering' RM1 trillion to US, ask Hassan, MCA leader

Trade deal: Why are we 'surrendering' RM1 trillion to US, ask Hassan, MCA leader

Pasir Gudang MP calls it a 'redistribution of wealth' from poorer M'sia to richer US.