00:00Perikatan National has called for a special Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the nullified
00:05reciprocal trade agreement signed between Malaysia and U.S.
00:09The opposition coalition said this development raised questions about the status of negotiations
00:15with the U.S. as well as the commitments Pucca Jaya may have made to Washington.
00:20PN Secretary General Takeorin Hassan also expressed concerns that the nullified deal
00:26could lead to implications on Malaysia's export sectors and supply chains.
00:30He said the nullification of the art following legal developments in the U.S.
00:36highlights the importance of a cautious approach and thorough evaluation
00:40before Malaysia enters into international trade commitments.
00:44On behalf of PN, he urged the government to immediately provide a comprehensive explanation
00:50regarding the actual status of the agreement,
00:52its economic and diplomatic implications for Malaysia
00:56and the measures being taken to safeguard national interests.
00:59He added that at a time of growing global trade uncertainty,
01:04clarity in policy direction and investor confidence in Malaysia are increasingly important.
01:10Narmithar Raja, F&T
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