Malaysia-EU FTA Talks Starting Soon - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Talks on the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) are starting soon once all members of the European Union’s negotiation team arrive in Malaysia, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Exports To CPTPP, RCEP Countries Rise Despite Uncertain Global Trade Conditions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Exports to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries increased from January to September 2025 despite uncertain global trade conditions.

Switzerland To Deepen Ties With Malaysia In Trade, Sustainability, Security -- Swiss Ambassador

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Switzerland, which is located in the heart of Europe, is set to strengthen bilateral ties with Malaysia in key areas, including trade, sustainability, and peace and security.

Efforts To Safeguard National Interests Began Early In RTA Talks – Tengku Zafrul

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and interests have been underway since the early stages of negotiations for the Malaysia-South Korea Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Agreement On Reciprocal Trade: Malaysia Needs Investments And Trade From America, Says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the Malaysia-United States (US) Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) was signed because the country needs high investments and trade from America.

Malaysia-US Trade Agreement Defends National Interest, Sovereignty --Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Oct (Bernama) – Malaysia remains committed to a whole-of-government approach, consistently ensuring that the country's interests and sovereignty are protected when finalising the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Conclusion Of Malaysia-South Korea FTA Talks Can Be Catalyst For More FTAs Among APEC Economies

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) talks between Malaysia and South Korea could serve as a catalyst for more FTAs to be signed among member economies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Week (AELW) here.

ASEAN Summit To Pave Way For Closer Ties With CPTPP Members Ahead Of November Dialogue

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The 47th ASEAN Summit is expected to pave the way for deeper engagement between ASEAN and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) ahead of the formal ASEAN and CPTPP dialogue on Nov 20, 2025.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

New Performance-Based Incentive Framework Ensures Rewards Tied To Achievements -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The New Performance-Based Incentive Framework will ensure actual achievements can be measured and encouraged, with incentives granted only when set performance targets are met, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

MITI To Ensure MIDA Ecosystem Ready For New Performance-based Incentive Framework Starting 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) ecosystem is fully prepared to implement the new Performance-Based Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector in the early first quarter (1Q) of 2026, followed by the services sector in early 2Q of the same year.

Malaysia, GCC Finalising Date For First Round Of FTA Negotiations - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are in the process of finalising a suitable date to begin the first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).