Dr M warns of possible trade sanctions on Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday (Oct 21) his exports-reliant country could be hit with trade sanctions amid rising protectionism highlighted by the US-China tariff war.

Mahathir did not mention the source of possible sanctions on the South-East Asian country, but said he was disappointed that proponents of free trade were now indulging in restrictive trade practices on a "grand scale".