Blockchain to be used for trading


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will be participating in a cooperative dialogue with its longstanding trading partner China on the use of blockchain technology in bilateral trade between the countries.

The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) said the use of blockchain technology for preferential certificate of origin (POC) would better facilitate Malaysian exports to China.

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