Category: US-Malaysia FTA/AFTA

Is AFTA part of this new regionalism? The paper will answer this by first considering both the causes and content of this new regionalism. Then it will discuss how AFTA fits or not fit with the contents of this new regionalism. As AFTA evolved from ASEAN, AFTA and ASEAN are sometimes discussed here in an… Continue reading AFTA and the New Regionalism

Market liberalization under AFTA is intended to rationalize regional production in ASEAN by forcing inefficient firms in member countries to exit while efficient ones garner economies of scale by producing for the ASEAN market instead of just their home market.  Are Malaysian manufacturers equipped to face the increase in competitive pressures with the market liberalization… Continue reading AFTA and the Competitiveness of Malaysian Manufacturing

In this paper, the author elaborates the role of Mahathir as Prime Minister of Malaysia in support of the U.S war of Terror against Afghanistan in particular aim of understanding and evaluating the relation between Malaysia and U.S before and after the war of terror. How the reaction affect the internal politics in Malaysia.  Publication/Conference:… Continue reading From Foe To Friend? Explaining Dr Mahathir’s Support On War Of Terror

During the drawn-out FTA talks with Malaysia, US trade officials often remarked in private at the absence of domestic support for open markets and economic reform. With the March 8 elections, it appears that such support may have materialised. This could bode well for Malaysia’s FTA talks with its trading partners, including the US.  Download

The Malaysian government must take a cautious approach when negotiating the USMFTA. Furthermore, the government must consult all relevant parties, especially Parliament and the workers before making any decisions.Publication: MIERScan, 29 January 2007.  Download