EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 9 MIN
Why are we 'surrendering' RM1 trillion to US, asks Hassan; PN wants debate on agreement
from Malaysiakini · host Malaysiakini
KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] A PKR lawmaker has questioned how heavy commitments Malaysia made under the recently signed trade agreement with the US benefit the country.Speaking in Parliament, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim cited figures that the total commitments required from Malaysia to purchase US goods amounted to over RM1 trillion.This, he said, was as though Malaysia had simply surrendered its wealth to US President Donald Trump.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an opposition MP has submitted a motion urging the Dewan Rakyat to hold an emergency session to discuss the reciprocal trade agreement finalised between Malaysia and the US recently.Describing the agreement as a “satanic deal”, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) said it was important to scrutinise the agreement, signed during Trump’s visit last Sunday, as it involves national sovereignty and Malaysia’s foreign policy interests.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa
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KiniNews is now also available at: Spotify: https://mk.my/sH14qeJApple podcast: https://mk.my/jPylPZC[KiniNews] A PKR lawmaker has questioned how heavy commitments Malaysia made under the recently signed trade agreement with the US benefit the country.Speaking in Parliament, Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim cited figures that the total commitments required from Malaysia to purchase US goods amounted to over RM1 trillion.This, he said, was as though Malaysia had simply surrendered its wealth to US President Donald Trump.Meanwhile, in a separate story, an opposition MP has submitted a motion urging the Dewan Rakyat to hold an emergency session to discuss the reciprocal trade agreement finalised between Malaysia and the US recently.Describing the agreement as a “satanic deal”, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal (PN-Machang) said it was important to scrutinise the agreement, signed during Trump’s visit last Sunday, as it involves national sovereignty and Malaysia’s foreign policy interests.___________________📌 Share this news! Join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel now! https://mk.my/wa_mkiniTurn on notifications 🔔 or unmute the channel to receive news notifications immediately!—Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://bit.ly/3B3ztIa
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