00:00Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Ghani says
00:03Malaysia will review a recent trade deal with the US and seek renegotiation if any terms are deemed unfair.
00:12Critics have argued that the deal undermines Malaysia's economic sovereignty by forcing compliance with US trade and investment rules.
00:20Former Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad claimed the agreement is unconstitutional
00:25and infringes on Malay and Bumiputra rights as well as the authority of the Malay rulers and state governments.
00:33These claims were rejected by former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafro Aziz
00:39who said Bumiputra rights remained a red line that was defended in negotiations.
00:45Johari also said one of his priorities at the ministry was to boost Malaysia's economy with domestic protection policies
00:53noting that many developed countries were taking similar measures.
00:58Mirato, FMT
