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UPDATED 5.24PM | DAP MP says gov should tabulate how much of US$166b in tariffs were paid by M'sian companies.

Thomas also welcomes US Supreme Court’s ruling.

PARLIAMENT | Fathul argues that Constitution makes cabinet answerable to Parliament.

They argue the government and PM have no authority to sign such a deal.

The deal, while framed as 'reciprocal', extends far beyond conventional trade facilitation.

Did cabinet review the deal, did rulers consent, Rosol asks.

UPDATED 4.13PM | Rafique questions the police's silence despite 139 police reports.

UPDATED 3.41PM | Centenarian believes agreement poses a great risk to Malaysia's sovereignty, national security.

PARLIAMENT | No bowing down to US, Anwar reiterates citing M'sia's participation in US-boycotted events.

PM stresses that M'sia remains an independent nation in responding to US trade deal criticism.

'Their reckless comments show low level of political discourse in the country.'

UPDATED 5.03PM | Fadhli urges M'sians to remain vigilant against economic colonialism.

If M'sia continues strategic 'balancing' act, it can emerge with economic interests enhanced.

Govt must halt the deal's ratification, subject it to parliamentary scrutiny.

How did such a lopsided deal get approved?

UPDATED 2.12PM | PARLIAMENT | 'How many times do you want to ask me to step down?'

Putrajaya does not need Washington's consent for terminating deal, it says.

Malaysia to lose significant freedom to determine own policies, decisions, he says.

UPDATED 8.15PM | It could affect export competitiveness, people’s livelihoods, he says.

Former minister questions if cabinet thoroughly checked agreement prior to signing.

Cops arrested Ashraf last night, but Bersatu Youth confirms he's been released.

PM stresses deals require give and take, denies trade pact surrenders M'sia's economic freedom.

Party describes the deal as 'unfair and one-sided.'

PARLIAMENT | Putrajaya MP says caucus had yet to meet even once since it was formed.