Malaysia’s move if TPPA falls through


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 22 Jan 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: Should the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agree­ment (TPPA) fall through, Malaysia may look into the possibility of pursuing bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with TPP members, said International Trade and Indus­try Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.

The country would also prioritise strengthening economic integration within Asean, as well as push for the conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partner­ship, he said in a statement yesterday.

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