KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing review of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will focus on protecting the Malaysian people’s best interests, security, and economic security, says the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. The Ministry said this would include safeguarding Malaysia’s economic interests and ensuring the continuity of trade with the United States, one of our biggest trading partners. The Ministry said that the assessment would also focus on preserving Malaysia’s neutral standing on the world stage. The Ministry was responding to a question from Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) on the current state of the ART review and whether the Government will look to renegotiate any terms found to be unfair for Malaysia. The Ministry was also responding to similar questions from Datuk Ku Abd Rahman Ku Ismail (PN-Kubang Pasu) and Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN–Pasir Mas) on the status of the ART review.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 05:50 UTC