Malaysia’s goals in the RCEP

File photo Port of Tanjung Pelepas in Johor. Under RCEP, trade openness and reduced barriers among the 16 participating countries will provide Malaysia greater market access for export of goods and services.

ASEAN and the six FTA partners are significant trade and investment partners of Malaysia.

A total of 61.7% or US$223.07bil of Malaysia’s trade is within RCEP countries.