The government had consulted the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) for input on the reciprocal trade agreement signed with the US to ensure its constitutionality, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar said the AGC’s views were sought to ensure provisions in the agreement, referred to as ART, did not contravene the “spirit of the Federal Constitution and domestic laws”.
“The AGC issued its recent statement after having gone through the deal in detail. Please don’t say that it (statement) was political,” Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat.
He was responding to Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who wondered if the government would share the AGC’s views on the trade deal with the Cabinet.
Anwar also revealed that the Cabinet “revised” its decisions based on input from the AGC.
His comments come a day after the AGC reassured the public that Malaysia’s sovereignty and national interests remain fully protected under the trade deal.
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