Groups urge PM to backtrack on CPTPP deal

With just one day to go before Malaysia’s entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is enforced, the Coalition of National Sovereignty urges Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to withdraw from the ratified agreement.

The treaty would be enforced on Tuesday (Nov 29).

Through a social media campaign, the coalition has reminded Anwar of his own appeal to review the country’s participation in the trade bloc made a year ago, with concerns over its adverse effects on job security and the country’s affirmative action policy.