Bright prospects in Asean markets, says Ong


SHAH ALAM: Malaysia’s economic prospects will be very positive if the country can capture the Asean market as well as lure in investors from these nations, according to International Trade and Industry Minister II Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan.

Ong said this could be made possible via establishing strong economic ties with Malaysia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners in the Asean region.

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