glad atuk bring this up.
i dont agree with atuk on many things but sometimes he does the right thing.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has lodged a police report against Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim regarding the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States.

According to Sinar Harian, the former prime minister claimed that Datuk Seri Anwar’s actions were taken without the full mandate of the entities meant to represent the Federation of Malaysia.

“The agreement is not valid because he (Anwar) is not the sole representative of the Federation. Such agreements should require the consent of four main entities: the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Dewan Rakyat, Council of Rulers and the executive (government),” Dr Mahathir said during a press conference after making the report at the Putrajaya district police headquarters on Dec 2.

Dr Mahathir said approval from all four parties was not obtained, rendering the agreement unconstitutional.

“The agreement document is 400 pages long but has never been disclosed to the public. There are many clauses stating that our country’s powers are handed over to the United States, requiring us to refer actions to them and allowing them to determine what can or cannot be done,” he said.

Commenting on the status and position of the bumiputera – Malays and indigenous minorities – in the agreement, Dr Mahathir explained that the matter was not directly mentioned.

“In this agreement, all bumiputera privileges cannot be imposed on American goods or trade. This means US powers override bumiputera privileges, and any benefits given to bumiputera must also be given to the US,” he said.

Dr Mahathir also stated that police should investigate whether Mr Anwar had violated national laws or the Constitution. He noted that more than 139 police reports have been lodged nationwide by individuals and non-governmental organisations over the same issue.

The ART, signed by Mr Anwar and US President Donald Trump on Oct 26, is aimed at boosting economic activity in both countries, adjusting tariffs and strengthening Malaysia-US cooperation.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/m...r-us-trade-deal

Cakap apa?

Trump bomb iran nuclear fordo also tak payah congress kan

Anda bukan kerajaan

Tak boleh tau! Dia sayangi olang Mehlayuh! Mesti pertahankan hak mereka dan harta anak tersayang..... oh wait.

Correct, the tariff is just a manufactured crisis created by Trump.

We should not allow such a bullying tactic to force us to sign agreements which will give our country sovereignty to America, that is the biggest mistake.

Tariff is not gonna last, it is just a bully tactic used to kowtow countries to America's greedy demand.

Anwar needs to step down for giving away our sovereign rights to rule our country in our interest.

The agreement needs to be nullified immediately.

Because he is a bought politician, see who is his largest donor/bribe contributor.

That's where you are wrong. Trump has given a 90-day ultimatum to finalize Art, otherwise tariff will be hit with high tariff, potentially 24% to 50%.

Everyone in the world is subject to the same tariff and those who conform only got hit with 10-19% tariff. If we do not adhere buinsesses will move to other countries, would be a big lost for our country. While you are foaming in the mouth about sovereignty, try eating grass as a substitute, when you don't have money or job.

If there is a better way of doing things, it would have already been thought off. Just like the opposition, screaming of sovereignty and what not, and coming up with empty solutions. No one is looking at the bigger picture, would rather see country crash and burn, fall off a cliff.

Just a bluff to bully us into signing the lopsided agreement.

Even China, such a big economy slapped with a 100%+ tariff, you think Malaysia can survive with our bilateral trade with the US being USD 77 b?

Does anyone want to FAFO?

ART is not beneficial to Malaysia that's for sure but with so many countries acceding to the request, those who do not agree to it are bound to suffer badly.

Suffer as in how? Loss of jobs, businesses closing down and massive tariffs that would send out semiconductor industry back into the Stone Age, and foreign investors would exit our country.

We just have to ride through this Trump Administration and renegotiate when a new administration comes in. We cant be whinning over something that we have no control over.

for instance, we go to bank to borrow money, the bank say will only lend us the money if we give this collateral and at X% rate. Have you ever seen a borrower say, 'I don't want to give you collateral, and I wan Y% rate?

I think a lot of people are delusional, as though Malaysia is a global economic powerhouse and the rest of the world is dependent on us and we can negotiate a better outcome compared to other countries in the world.

Lastly, for those who are against ART, they forget to tell you, whether deliberately or not, within the next few months (Dec 25 to June 26, latest), the US Supreme Court will be deciding on whether the Trump Administration can impose tariffs. Based on the latest up-to-date consensus, it is very likely the Trump Administration will lose, and all tariffs imposed by Trump will be removed.

Which essentially would mean putting us back to pre-Trump Administrartion tariff situation.

So have fun biting each others head off over nothing.

bodo ni mamak.. u think PDRM so free time go investigate our PMX ah.. our PMX eh..!!! power is in his hands..

He noted that more than 139 police reports have been lodged nationwide by individuals and non-governmental organisations over the same issue.

i guess  you  will be happy  to see  MSIA  economy and industries in a ruins 
and lots unemployed  just rempit around  ...

the main reason  is unfair trade 

Large Deficit: The deficit for the full year 2024 was nearly $25 billion for goods alone, making Malaysia a major contributor to the overall U.S. trade imbalance (it was the 14th largest deficit in 2024).
tell me how you will  fix  this  25B  usd deficit  eh 

USA import from MSIA    50 B  usd in goods.
where are u going to sell them  , if you get  say 35 % tariff ?

Remember MSIA also have  tariff  on say  imported CBU cars.  if msia can do why others  cannot  ?

He cares about "Malaysia" that's all. Do you see other Malaysian politicians doing the same thing? Selling out very pandai.

who's the guy left of mamak?

Just a bluff to bully us into signing the lopsided agreement.

Having a higher tariff is better than giving out our national interest to a foreign country.

In the end, the American who needs to pay the tariff, not us.

We only experienced lower sales, which we can try to tap other nation market then continue engaging with this tariff nonsense.