Expert: TPPA is good – for Malaysian consumers especially


KUALA LUMPUR: The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement will benefit Malaysia as it will open up the right economy here, says a globally renowned expert on international trade.

“Looking at hot button issues such as services, foreign investment and government procurement, the TPPA will open up the right economy,’’ said Dr Razeen Sally, who is also Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (Ideas) political economy and governance unit chair.

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