Malaysia is currently on track in ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), pending a detailed and clear mandate from the cabinet, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).

Miti’s senior director of Strategic Negotiations Division, Arividya Arimuthu said the current administration has made it clear that the government will continue with trade and business-friendly policies and is open to mutually beneficial free trade agreements (FTA).

“Our ambitious timeline is to...