KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) — The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States contains no provisions that contradict the spirit or any articles of the Federal Constitution, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim asserted.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) plays a crucial role in reviewing all national agreements, including the ART, to ensure they comply with Malaysian laws.
“The Cabinet’s discussions and decisions are often refined after receiving input from the AGC. That’s how we operate. Even in the final stages, the AGC’s review remains necessary.
“Yes, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) leads the negotiations. But when the discussions involve halal matters, JAKIM (the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) steps in; when they concern imports, the Agriculture Ministry is involved. Overall, the AGC oversees the legal scope discussed in Cabinet meetings,” Anwar explained.
The Prime Minister said this during the Minister’s Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat today, in reply to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who wanted to know whether the ART had been reviewed by the AGC prior to the signing.
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