ISDS Case Map
Malaysia
The fourth round of the Malaysia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) negotiations will be hosted by Malaysia in June 2026, building on significant progress made in previous rounds on trade, investment, and sustainability standards.
Malaysia may seek legal advice on the Reciprocal Trade Agreement as Washington’s use of emergency powers is ruled unconstitutional.
Malaysia's government plans to do a cost-benefit analysis of its controversial trade agreement with the US, while warning lawmakers they should keep the accord despite concerns it may hurt the country.
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US has yet to come into force, despite having been signed nearly three months ago.
The recent US trade deal restricts the rights of Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA), to conduct its own assessments of safety, efficacy and quality, reflecting national health needs and regulatory priorities.
Investment, trade and industry minister Johari Ghani will be reviewing Malaysia’s 17 free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure that the existing deals deliver stronger results. Johari said the FTAs comprised nine multilateral and regional agreements and eight bilateral agreements, including with Turkey.
Bangladesh aims to expand trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia, with finalising the long-discussed Free Trade Agreement as its top priority this year.
Malaysia's new trade deal with the US opens its market to American poultry and other goods, sparking concerns over food quality, halal standards, and national sovereignty. While the agreement offers tariff benefits for Malaysian exports, critics argue it’s lopsided and may undermine local businesses and regulatory autonomy.
The Malaysian government has clarified that provisions in the Malaysia–United States Reciprocal Trade Agreement do not grant unchecked access to Malaysian services markets
