Malaysia to propose 18 priorities for Asean economies, says Tengku Zafrul

DESARU: Malaysian hopes to propose 18 priority economic deliverables (PEDs) to Asean economic ministers to counter the present uncertain geo-politics and geo-economy climate in the world, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said this includes upgrading the Asean Trade In Goods Agreement (Atiga), continuing discussions on the Digital Economic Framework Agreement (Defa) and Timor Leste's membership into the grouping.