Mustapa: Rising protectionist sentiment temporary

Mustapa said such protectionist sentiment also exists in Malaysia as some people are not comfortable with foreign ownership but the Government

KUALA LUMPUR: The rising tide of protectionism against trade globally is expected to be temporary and would depend on respective governments’ efforts to tackle the issue, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

The International Trade and Industry Minister said the rise of the anti-globalisation movement is evidenced by Brexit, the vote by British citizens to leave the European Union.