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Malaysia
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US has yet to come into force, despite having been signed nearly three months ago.
The recent US trade deal restricts the rights of Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), to conduct its own assessments of safety, efficacy and quality, reflecting national health needs and regulatory priorities.
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani will be reviewing Malaysia’s 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the existing deals deliver stronger results. Johari said the FTAs comprised nine multilateral and regional agreements and eight bilateral agreements, including with Turkey.
Bangladesh aims to expand trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia, with finalising the long-discussed Free Trade Agreement as its top priority this year.
Malaysia's new trade deal with the US opens its market to American poultry and other goods, sparking concerns over food quality, halal standards, and national sovereignty. While the agreement offers tariff benefits for Malaysian exports, critics argue it’s lopsided and may undermine local businesses and regulatory autonomy.
The Malaysian government has clarified that provisions in the Malaysia–United States Reciprocal Trade Agreement do not grant unchecked access to Malaysian services markets
The recently unveiled US-Malaysia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade—signed by Donald Trump on October 26, 2025—is not just a trade pact; it’s a high-stakes, asymmetrical deal that prioritizes US strategic interests over Malaysia’s industrial sovereignty.
Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are in the process of finalising a suitable date to begin the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lodged a police report against Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (ART) between Malaysia and the United States.
