KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
This follows the government's submission of the instrument of ratification (IOR) for the agreement to New Zealand, the CPTPP depositary, on Sept 30, 2022, said the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
In a statement today, MITI said the ratification comes after years of detailed deliberation, extensive consultations and careful assessment by the government.
In light of the findings of the cost-benefit analysis (CBA), it is clear that the benefits accruing from the ratification of the CPTPP far outweigh any potential costs that may arise from the implementation of this agreement, it said.
"In sum, the CPTPP places Malaysia in a strategic position, elevating our competitiveness in the global arena.
"As a bloc that advances regional economic integration, the CPTPP is also a testament to the significance of the multilateral trading system," it added.
MITI said the CPTPP broadens Malaysia's access to new markets such as Canada, Mexico and Peru, which are not covered by any existing free trade agreement, providing access to a wider range of high-quality raw materials at competitive prices, and increases the country's attractiveness as an investment destination.
It said the CPTPP also offers technical assistance and capacity building programmes that are aimed at improving and developing local sectoral capabilities in key industrial areas such as automotive, electrical and electronics, chemicals, optical and scientific equipment as well as medical devices.
"The CPTTP will also elevate Malaysia's prominence as a global trading economy and total trade is expected to increased to US$655.9 billion (US$1=RM4.64) in 2030.
"In addition, the CBA's findings also indicate that Malaysia's exports are projected to reach US$354.7 billion in 2030, with trade balance remaining in strong surplus at 8.5 per cent of gross domestic product for the same year," the ministry said.
MITI said under the CPTPP, by Jan 1, 2033, almost 100 per cent of Malaysian exports to all CPTPP countries will enjoy duty-free treatment.
"As a matter of fact, as soon as the CPTPP enters into force for Malaysia, all our exports to Australia and Singapore will readily enter these markets without being subjected to any duties.
"Subsequently, in 2024 and 2029, all Malaysian products exported to New Zealand and Canada, respectively, will enter these countries duty-free," it added.
Meanwhile, high duties on key Malaysian exports to Canada and Mexico, which currently range from 15 to 30 per cent, will be eliminated immediately.
"This essentially means that Malaysian exporters will enjoy duty-free treatment on products such as automotive parts and components, plastics products, surgical gloves, rubber products, textiles and clothing, cocoa products and food items," MITI said.
In the processed food and beverages sector, Malaysian exporters will be able to expand their businesses into Canada, Mexico, Japan and Peru.
"Since current duties for this sector can go up to 313.5 per cent in Canada, 158 per cent in Mexico, 52.5 per cent in Japan and 17 per cent in Peru, Malaysian exporters will benefit from significant reductions in import duties, under the CPTPP.
"For these countries, all duties currently imposed on processed food and beverages will be eliminated by the year 2028 (Canada), 2032 (Mexico), 2038 (Japan) and 2033 (Peru)," it added.
Moreover, MITI said, the CPTPP contains trade-facilitative rules of origin (ROO) that are designed to support modern business practices and further promote deeper integration of Malaysian businesses into regional supply chains.
"The agreement allows Malaysian manufacturers to source raw materials from all CPTPP countries for purposes of fulfilling the ROO requirements and, consequently, qualifying for reduction and elimination of import duties," it said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian companies will also have immediate access to the government procurement (GP) markets of other CPTPP countries at much lower thresholds, as compared to the high thresholds committed by Malaysia, MITI said.
It said the CPTPP GP market, excluding Malaysia, is estimated at US$1.5 trillion, with abundant opportunities in countries such as Japan, Canada and Australia, valued at US$838.7 billion, US$233.0 billion and US$227.6 billion, respectively.
The CPTPP further promotes exports of services, including through mutual recognition of professional qualifications, licensing or registration, which will facilitate greater regulatory alignment among the CPTPP countries.
"As a result of this, services suppliers from Malaysia will be able to expand their exports to CPTPP countries, either as firms or individuals.
"For example, Malaysian accountants, architects, construction managers, engineers, dentists, doctors, nurses, quantity surveyors, and veterinarians are expected to benefit from the facilitation mechanisms offered by the CPTPP, including enhanced mobility through transparent rules governing movement of professionals across borders," MITI said.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Wed Oct 05 2022
Malaysia has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), MITI said in a statement today. - Astro AWANI
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