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Steering Through Storms: How RCEP Powers Malaysia’s Economy Amid Middle Eastern Crises

As geopolitical strife in the Middle East intensifies, the spotlight on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and its impact on Malaysia has brightened. With crucial global trade routes, especially those pivotal for oil and gas, potentially at risk, RCEP emerges as a key stabilizer for Malaysia’s economy. This pact could shield the nation from the economic unpredictability that often accompanies geopolitical conflicts, ensuring steadiness in trade and investment flows. RCEP stands as the world’s largest free trade agreement, encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations. It represents about 30% of the global population (2.3 billion people) and 30% of the world’s economy and trade volume. Lauded as a landmark since its inception, RCEP is seen as a driver of increased economic integration and support for its member economies. For Malaysia, striving to strengthen its trade connections and diminish economic vulnerabilities, this partnership promises substantial boosts in economic resilience and growth, serving as a strategic defense against worldwide economic fluctuations. Amidst escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the security of key maritime pathways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Suez Canal crucial for oil shipments, hangs in the balance. In 2022, according to the International Energy Agency, Malaysia’s crude petroleum imports amounted to US$12.2B, with significant volumes coming from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Kuwait, and China. Any disruption in these supply lines could profoundly affect Malaysia’s energy security and overall economic stability. Hence, it is crucial for Malaysia to seek alternative markets and diversify its trade to secure a steady inflow of vital resources. The importance of RCEP is underscored by its role in providing varied trading opportunities for Malaysia, extending beyond the volatile markets of the Middle East. From January to March 2024, exports to RCEP countries accounted for 29% of Malaysia’s total exports, summing up to approximately RM203 million. This statistic highlights RCEP’s capacity to mitigate risks associated with dependence on a single region. By fortifying trade relations within the Asia Pacific, Malaysia not only safeguards itself against potential supply disruptions but also opens up avenues for diversifying exports and boosting industrial cooperation. Moreover, RCEP grants Malaysia access to vast markets like China and Indonesia, with populations of 1.4092 billion and 275 million, respectively. This economic integration could be particularly beneficial for Malaysia as it navigates the complexities of global trade amidst Middle Eastern instability. The simplified trade regulations and unified standards under RCEP are likely to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for Malaysian businesses, thus amplifying their export capabilities. As the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) gains momentum, its significance for Malaysia’s economic strategy is poised to intensify, especially with ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The immediate advantages of RCEP for Malaysia are evident, yet the long-term effects on its economic landscape are still unfolding. Engaging robustly with this extensive trade agreement is crucial for Malaysia as it seeks to navigate and shape its economic destiny in a rapidly evolving global environment. To harness the full potential of RCEP, Malaysia can adopt four […]

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China, Korea, Japan need to strengthen trade despite geopolitics

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卢国祥：一带一路及RCEP效应马与成都深化经贸合作

马中总商会总会长卢国祥说，在“一带一路”倡议和“区域全面经济伙伴关系协定”（RCEP）效应下，成都与马来西亚在很多领域，包括新能源、医养、进出口贸易等，已建立进一步深化的合作空间。

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陈伟裕：善用RCEP拓宽贸易马中企业家共享新机遇

（亚庇26日讯）第13届马中企业家大会日前在中国海口盛大举行，马中总商会沙巴分会联合沙巴发展机构主席拿督潘明丰组成16人代表团参与其盛。

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陈国伟：疫后复苏面临风险 RCEP互利合作振经济

马来西亚对华前特使陈国伟指出，世界经济正处于冠病疫情复苏的关键阶段，各国经济仍面临下行风险和种种严峻挑战。

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中国-东南亚商务论坛|陈镇明：加强贸易关系拓合作商企须善用RCEP

马来西亚中华总商会（中总）总秘书拿督陈镇明日前应中国云南省国际贸易促进委员会（贸促会）暨中国国际商会云南商会之邀，赴中国昆明出席第五届中国-东南亚商务论坛。

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感激马挺港加入RCEP 李家超：将创共同繁荣

香港特首李家超感谢马来西亚支持香港申请加入区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP），并表示香港将会充分利用一国两制的优势，为马来西亚和RCEP的成员国带来共同繁荣。

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RCEP让中国与东盟一带一路关系升华

中国对与东盟合作互惠互利有着浓厚的兴趣。中国与东盟皆是全球重要的生产制造基地，拥有超大的消费市场，双方密切的经贸往来增进了区域内11个国家20亿人民的生活福祉。中国连续13年保持着东盟最大贸易伙伴地位，2020年起，东盟也成为中国最大贸易伙伴。通过RCEP，中国和东盟国家加强了贸易和投资联系，为双方企业提供了更广阔的市场和商机。

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RCEP今起对菲律宾生效实施 15签署国全面相互关税减让

从今天起，大连海关隶属大连港湾海关通过RCEP原产地管理信息化应用系统，为大连一家国际贸易公司出口到菲律宾的一批压缩机、冷凝器机械类产品签发了RCEP原产地证书。这是RCEP对菲律宾生效后，大连关区签发的首份对菲律宾RCEP原产地证书。

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卢国祥：RCEP落实来往渐密盼大马重庆增商贸交流

马中总商会总会长卢国祥说，随着《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（RCEP）生效实施，马来西亚与中国重庆江津的经贸往来日渐紧密，希望未来双方进一步加深商贸交流，共同推进两地经贸合作走深走实。

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大马欢迎港加入RCEP 港中华厂商联会莅访

马来西亚政府欢迎香港加入“区域全面经济伙伴协定”（RCEP）。

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博鳌亚洲论坛 | 卢国祥：RCEP+自贸港政策优惠马企投资海南好时机

马中总商会总会长卢国祥表示，在区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP）与海南自贸港政策叠加效应下，将为大马企业在海南开展投资合作创造更好的环境和机遇。

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颜天禄：RCEP整合资源推进中国东盟经济一体化

马来西亚中国公共关系协会副会长拿督威拉颜天禄表示，区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP）的生效实施为马中双边经贸合作创建有利条件，并且实现资源技术整合而产生新的贸易和投资契机，可谓有助推进构建马中命运共同体和中国东盟区域经济一体化。

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张聪:深化“一带一路”合作 RCEP提供新思路新机遇

世界华文媒体集团主席张聪周一表示，去年区域全面经济伙伴关系协定(RCEP)的正式实施，为我国“一带一路”合作，提供新思路和新机遇。

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林玉唐：RCEP贸易额1.9万亿美元东盟有望成推动区域核心

中国东盟商务协会总会长丹斯里林玉唐说，《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（RCEP）自2022年正式生效后，中国与包括东盟、日本、韩国、澳洲、纽西兰等成员国的贸易额出现创造性价值，并取得全年贸易额达1.9万亿美元。

1年前

RCEP在印尼生效为2023中国经济带来一波利好

区域全面经济伙伴关系协定（RCEP）迎来生效实施一周年。一年来，RCEP大幅提振地区经济复苏信心，为区域乃至全球贸易投资增长注入强劲动力，今天则是RCEP对印尼正式生效的日子。印尼的加入，为RCEP“朋友圈”中东盟10国的“群组”拼上了圆满的拼图，也为2023中国经济带来了一波利好。

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