Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK's accession into CPTPP
MITI said Malaysia joins Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Peru in the ratification process.
Fri Sep 20 2024
World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah said Malaysia was lacking in an effective legal framework to legitimise and protect refugees.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour
Malaysia has agreed to ratify the ILO Protocol 29, which is the protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, as a testament to the government's commitment to eradicate forced labour.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Govt hopes to ratify RCEP by early next year - Mustapa
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has reiterated the government's hope to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by early next year.
Sun Nov 21 2021
Malaysia reiterates commitment to ratify RCEP at ASEAN Summits
Mohamed Azmin said the RCEP will bring job creation which is direly needed to resuscitate and rejuvenate Malaysia's economy.
Wed Oct 27 2021
ASEAN should ratify RCEP soon to boost economic recovery: Singaporean PM
With the COVID-19 pandemic remaining a key challenge after two years, ASEAN nations must work together to improve access to vaccines.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Govt always considers public views when ratifying international treaties - Kamarudin
The government is open and willing to consider the views and feedback of the public before ratifying any international treaty, especially if it touches on issues that are sensitive to the people.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Malaysia in the process of amending acts in order to ratify RCEP - MITI
This is necessary to ensure that they are in line with Malaysia's obligations and commitments under the RCEP agreement.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Malaysia committed to ratifying RCEP by December 2021 - Azmin
Malaysia has given its commitment to complete the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ratification process by mid-December this year.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Malaysia becomes 46th country to ratify TPNW
Malaysia today signed the instrument of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), making it the 46th country committed to ratifying the treaty.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Mustapa raises possibility of US Senate ratifying TPP
It's possible that the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be ratified by the US Congress either at the end of November or early December this year.
Thu Nov 03 2016
Amendments to laws in relation to TPPA to be made by year-end
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says 26 amendments will to be made to 17 laws if Malaysia decides to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Tue Mar 08 2016
TPPA, a balanced deal that takes into account everybody's benefit - Obama
The documents are currently posted on websites where everyone can access and read every chapter before countries can ratify, subject to the approval or disapproval by each legislative or parliament.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Indonesia to ratify ASEAN haze agreement
Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday voted to ratify a regional agreement on cross-border haze as fires ripped through forests in west of the country.
Tue Sep 16 2014
Haze: Indonesia to ratify Asean agreement
Indonesia will ratify the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution by year-end or early next year.
Wed Jul 17 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024