Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§58 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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Malaysia's 2006 National Automotive Policy (NAP), which was reviewed in 2009, aims at inter alia: (…) NAP 2013 was also aimed at turning Malaysia into a hub for energy efficient vehicle (EEV) production through strategic FDI and DDI, in line with the aspiration of becoming a regional leader in the green automotive industry. NAP was launched in January 2014.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§60 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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(…) As from June 2011, imports of used parts/components have been prohibited, and imports of used commercial vehicles are to be prohibited from 2016 onwards in line with the NAP 2009, to ensure consumer safety and environmental protection. A vehicle type approval (VTA) process has prevented the import and sale of "sub-standard" vehicles, parts, and components since January 2009. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§62 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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Services |
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(…) In 2012, the Government commenced implementation of partial or complete lifting of foreign equity restrictions in 17 services subsectors under six sectors (professional services; communications services; distribution services; educational services; environmental services; and health related and social services), and formalized the market-access status quo in accountancy services where full foreign equity participation was already permitted (Box 4.1). (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-Summary§25 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Sectors |
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Services |
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(…) The Government has continued to autonomously liberalize foreign equity restrictions in a swathe of services sectors; in 2012 it commenced implementation of partial or complete lifting of foreign equity restrictions in 17 services subsectors, under 6 sectors: professional services; communications services; distribution services; educational services; environmental services; and health-related and social services. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§6 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Sectors |
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Services |
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(…) The Government has continued to autonomously liberalize foreign equity restrictions in a swathe of services sectors; in 2012, it commenced implementation of partial or complete lifting of foreign equity restrictions in 17 services subsectors, under 6 sectors: professional services; communications services; distribution services; educational services; environmental services; and health related and social services. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§64 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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Services |
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(…) In 2012, the Government also commissioned a study on domestic regulations for the services sector, covering healthcare travel, private higher education, technical and vocational education and training, and environmental services. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§75 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Capital Market Master Plan 2 (CMP2) was formulated with the theme of "Growth with Governance", and focuses on expanding the role of the capital market to invigorate national economic growth while addressing concerns about the efficacy of markets in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. (…) Prominence is given to social and environmental issues, so that investment can be harnessed through the capital market to connect communities and businesses that deliver sustainable value creation.
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WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-IV§15 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
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Technical regulation or specifications |
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A wide range of agricultural products are subject to import licensing and SPS measures (e.g. livestock products). Halal certification requirements have been in place since the previous TPR, and mandatory labelling of food and food ingredients obtained through modern biotechnology, which were gazetted on 8 July 2010, will be implemented from 8 July 2014 (sections 3.2.3.1, 3.2.5.1, 3.2.5.3, and 4.2.4); these requirements apply to both domestic and imported products. (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-III§54 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Malaysia's 2007 Biosafety Act entered into force on 1 December 2009, upon expiry of a grace period of two years. This enabled the stakeholders to understand its requirements by, inter alia, carrying out capacity-building activities. It requires the National Biosafety Board (NBB) to evaluate and approve living modified organisms (LMOs) before release onto the market for food, feed, or processing. This applies to any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that may be found in corn and soybeans imports. A Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC) provides expert advice to the NBB on application. (…) No genetically modified seed for planting is approved for import or for confined trials. Biotechnology related activities benefit from tax and non-tax incentives (sections 3.4.1.3 and 3.4.2.1.1).
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WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-Summary§26 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) Equitable and sustainable growth depends on implementing diversification and improved total factor productivity - enhancing structural reforms especially those aimed at addressing fiscal consolidation, tax reform and expenditure rationalization concerns. These and related reforms would increase the flexibility of the Malaysian economy and its ability to respond to growing external competition.
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