PETALING JAYA: The proposed Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (Efta) Economic Partnership Agreement (Meepa) could have far-reaching consequences for public health, access to seeds, and farmers’ rights, says the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP).
Health policy advisor Dr Lim Chee Han stated that the leaked intellectual property (IP) annexe of the deal contains “TRIPS-plus” provisions—rules that exceed the requirements under the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
