Negotiations are 80% complete, trade minister says; palm oil and auto issues remain
Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Johari Abdul Ghani speaks at the EU–Malaysia Business Day event in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 13. (Photo by Norman Goh)
NORMAN GOH
October 13, 2026 18:23 JST
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia aims to sign a trade agreement with the European Union by June, the nation's trade minister said on Tuesday, as both sides seek deeper economic ties amid geopolitical tensions.