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Miti will ensure trade continues to drive economy: Tengku Zafrul

Minister says it will focus on reviving investor confidence, enhancing FDI

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 31 Dec 2022 7:48PM

Miti will ensure trade continues to drive economy: Tengku Zafrul
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz says his ministry needs to ensure that the drafting and implementation of various trade deals will add value and give solid advantage to domestic players in Malaysia’s supply chains. – Bernama pic, December 31, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – The International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) will ensure that trade remains the main driver of Malaysia’s economic growth in 2023 amid challenging global conditions.

Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said apart from that, Miti will also focus on reviving investor confidence and enhancing foreign direct investments.

“We also need to ensure that the drafting and implementation of the various trade deals will add value and give solid advantage to domestic players in Malaysia’s supply chains, especially micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises,” he said in a New Year’s Instagram video posting today. – Bernama, December 31, 2022

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