![World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/51655720694_rohingya.jpg)
World Refugee Day: Ratify 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol - Malaysian Bar
Karen Cheah said Malaysia was lacking in an effective legal framework to legitimise and protect refugees.
Mon Jun 20 2022
![Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81637933860_MSaravanan.jpg)
Malaysia agrees to ratify ILO Protocol 29 to eradicate forced labour
Malaysia has agreed to ratify the ILO Protocol 29, which is the protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, as a testament to the government's commitment to eradicate forced labour.
Fri Nov 26 2021
![Govt hopes to ratify RCEP by early next year - Mustapa Govt hopes to ratify RCEP by early next year - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41634807729_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Govt hopes to ratify RCEP by early next year - Mustapa
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed has reiterated the government's hope to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by early next year.
Sun Nov 21 2021
![Malaysia reiterates commitment to ratify RCEP at ASEAN Summits Malaysia reiterates commitment to ratify RCEP at ASEAN Summits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635329802_MITI.jpg)
Malaysia reiterates commitment to ratify RCEP at ASEAN Summits
Mohamed Azmin said the RCEP will bring job creation which is direly needed to resuscitate and rejuvenate Malaysia's economy.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![ASEAN should ratify RCEP soon to boost economic recovery: Singaporean PM ASEAN should ratify RCEP soon to boost economic recovery: Singaporean PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61635242920_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN should ratify RCEP soon to boost economic recovery: Singaporean PM
With the COVID-19 pandemic remaining a key challenge after two years, ASEAN nations must work together to improve access to vaccines.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![Govt always considers public views when ratifying international treaties - Kamarudin Govt always considers public views when ratifying international treaties - Kamarudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51635233162_KAMARUDDINJAFFAR.jpg)
Govt always considers public views when ratifying international treaties - Kamarudin
The government is open and willing to consider the views and feedback of the public before ratifying any international treaty, especially if it touches on issues that are sensitive to the people.
Tue Oct 26 2021
![Malaysia in the process of amending acts in order to ratify RCEP - MITI Malaysia in the process of amending acts in order to ratify RCEP - MITI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634102820_950x600.jpg)
Malaysia in the process of amending acts in order to ratify RCEP - MITI
This is necessary to ensure that they are in line with Malaysia's obligations and commitments under the RCEP agreement.
Wed Oct 13 2021
![Malaysia committed to ratifying RCEP by December 2021 - Azmin Malaysia committed to ratifying RCEP by December 2021 - Azmin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631701984_AzminAli.jpg)
Malaysia committed to ratifying RCEP by December 2021 - Azmin
Malaysia has given its commitment to complete the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ratification process by mid-December this year.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Malaysia becomes 46th country to ratify TPNW Malaysia becomes 46th country to ratify TPNW](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/41594796240_Hishammuddin.jpg)
Malaysia becomes 46th country to ratify TPNW
Malaysia today signed the instrument of ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), making it the 46th country committed to ratifying the treaty.
Wed Sep 30 2020
![Mustapa raises possibility of US Senate ratifying TPP Mustapa raises possibility of US Senate ratifying TPP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/71453045092_MenteriPerdagangan.jpg)
Mustapa raises possibility of US Senate ratifying TPP
It's possible that the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be ratified by the US Congress either at the end of November or early December this year.
Thu Nov 03 2016
![Amendments to laws in relation to TPPA to be made by year-end Amendments to laws in relation to TPPA to be made by year-end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444098525_transpacificparner.jpg)
Amendments to laws in relation to TPPA to be made by year-end
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says 26 amendments will to be made to 17 laws if Malaysia decides to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Tue Mar 08 2016
![TPPA, a balanced deal that takes into account everybody's benefit - Obama TPPA, a balanced deal that takes into account everybody's benefit - Obama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448015072_950x600.jpg)
TPPA, a balanced deal that takes into account everybody's benefit - Obama
The documents are currently posted on websites where everyone can access and read every chapter before countries can ratify, subject to the approval or disapproval by each legislative or parliament.
Fri Nov 20 2015
![Indonesia to ratify ASEAN haze agreement Indonesia to ratify ASEAN haze agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/41371651400_295x200.jpg)
Indonesia to ratify ASEAN haze agreement
Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday voted to ratify a regional agreement on cross-border haze as fires ripped through forests in west of the country.
Tue Sep 16 2014
![Haze: Indonesia to ratify Asean agreement Haze: Indonesia to ratify Asean agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/61371434328_295x200.jpg)
Haze: Indonesia to ratify Asean agreement
Indonesia will ratify the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution by year-end or early next year.
Wed Jul 17 2013
![Indonesia set to ratify haze treaty by early 2014 Indonesia set to ratify haze treaty by early 2014](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/51374050879_295x200.jpg)
Indonesia set to ratify haze treaty by early 2014
It hopes to ratify a regional treaty by early next year to fight smog from forest fires that bring misery to millions, but green activists poured cold water on the deal.
Wed Jul 17 2013