Malaysia accedes to Antarctic Treaty Pact

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has officially become a member of the Antarctic Treaty Pact. It is the first Asean country and the 49th nation to do so.

Malaysia’s accession to the treaty as a non-consultative party means that it can take part in the decision-making process at the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and conduct scientific expeditions to Antarctica and establish its own research base there.