As this year’s Asean chair, Malaysia will continue strategic efforts to ensure Asean member states are ready to finalise the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA).

During the Dewan Rakyat’s question-and-answer session on Wednesday (Feb 5), Deputy Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) Minister Liew Chin Tong highlighted the importance of these efforts in keeping ASEAN, including Malaysia, globally competitive while ensuring sustainable economic and socioeconomic benefits.

Liew also stressed that DEFA aligns with Malaysia’s national agenda to position the country as a regional leader in the digital economy.

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