STA – restriction or facilitation?


The Dewan Rakyat passed the Strategic Trade Bill on April 5, committing the country to the monumental and painful task of ensuring the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

POST-9/11, the term “weapons of mass destruction” (WMD) was frequently bandied about. To many civilians who were fortunately not affected by certain world events, it was easy to feel disconnected from the fear and the hype.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Letters

Fire and Rescue Department personnel deserve better pay
Buyers, beware of fake dietary supplements online
Digital citizenship in the age of artificial intelligence
Equitable pay raises for all vital for economic parity
Malaysian Indians just want their fundamental rights to be acknowledged and fulfilled
Addressing issues in plastic recycling
Example for all Malaysians
Education system still wanting
There’s focus on patriotism
Benefits of a strong IP system

Others Also Read