
China pledges to expand market access at annual trade fair amid foreign criticism
Li Qiang said China will "actively promote" its application to join the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Mon Nov 06 2023

UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay
Malaysian market access to the UK will also see an upside, as the UK market is the fifth largest country in the world by GDP and is home to over 67 million consumers.
Fri Mar 31 2023

Malaysia ratifies the CPTPP
Malaysia has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Wed Oct 05 2022

Azmin: CPTPP cost-benefit analysis to be presented to Cabinet soon
The CBA for the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has been completed in February 2022 and would be presented to the Cabinet soon.
Mon Mar 07 2022

CPTPP will not affect Bumiputera rights, interests - Azmin
Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has reassured the people that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will not affect the rights and interests of Bumiputeras.
Sun Nov 28 2021

US seeks new robust economic framework with Indo-Pacific allies
While the US has no plans to join the pact, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the new framework aims to be more inclusive than CPTPP.
Thu Nov 18 2021

CPTPP will not affect Bumiputera privileges - Mohamed Azmin
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will not affect Bumiputera privileges, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said.
Mon Nov 15 2021

MITI: CBA for CPTPP will be finalised by year-end
The cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will be finalised by the end of the year.
Tue Nov 09 2021

Govt urged to reconsider Malaysia's participation in CPTPP - Anwar
The government has been urged to review Malaysia's participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to safeguard the interests of various quarters.
Mon Nov 01 2021

UK set to formally apply for trans-Pacific trade bloc membership
Britain will not publish an assessment of the economic benefits of CPTPP membership before requesting to join it - contrary to earlier promises.
Sun Jan 31 2021

Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership good that the govt is cautious
Ratification must be dependent on the CPTPP being about 'fair' trade and, therefore, not just about 'free' trade.
Tue Nov 17 2020

Malaysia sets preconditions for TPPA - Azmin
Azmin said while Malaysia was always open to free-trade agreements, what was needed to be given more attention now was a "free and fair-trade agreement".
Tue Nov 10 2020

New TPP-like deal to be signed by Malaysia in March 2018
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is slated to be signed on March 8, 2018 in Chile
Wed Jan 24 2018

Zulhasnan takes changed US scenario in his stride
His job became more challenging following the change in leadership in the super power with business magnate Donald Trump elected as its 45th president, succeeding Barack Obama.
Sun Sep 10 2017

Malaysia keeps its options open on TPP
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the changes were not just to comply with the TPPA, but were also due to domestic review that had been ongoing.
Sun May 21 2017

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025