Free trade agreements part of global trend, says minister


Work of art: (from left) Noraini, Mustapa, Ahmad and Yeoh looking at the Star Wars inspired shoe designed by Choo (right).

KUALA LUMPUR: Free trade agreements (FTA) including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPPA) are part of a global trend to facilitate commerce and Malaysia cannot be left behind.

International Trade and Industry Minister II Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said Malaysia was already part of the Asean Economic Community which is also a FTA.

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