Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) Archives

6 February 2026

Animal health

US Embassy Hiring Agricultural Marketing Specialist Ahead Of Anticipated Imports

The US embassy in Malaysia is hiring an agricultural marketing specialist, ahead of an anticipated increase in agricultural and food imports from the US under the ART trade pact. The specialist will represent the US Department of Agriculture in Malaysia.

9 January 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Delegation To Inspect US Food Safety Systems Under ART

Malaysia will send a delegation to the US to benchmark food safety and agricultural control systems under commitments linked to the Malaysia-US trade deal. The move comes amid concerns over regulatory autonomy, biosecurity, and halal oversight under ART.

27 November 2025

Animal health

Food Safety And Halal Oversight Fears Unite MPs Against ART

MPs from both sides warn the Malaysia-US ART may erode Malaysia’s control over food safety, biosecurity and halal standards. Wan Fayhsal (PN-Machang) wants the deal scrapped; Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) calls for safeguards, hearings, selective renegotiation.

26 November 2025

Animal health

ART Puts US Dairy On Par With Australia, NZ In Malaysian Market

US dairy exporters say ART will boost US dairy sales to Malaysia by putting American products on par with Australian and New Zealand imports. The US shipped US$118 million in dairy last year and says its safety and halal systems meet Malaysia’s standards.

25 November 2025

Animal health

US Poultry Group Admits Potential Difficulty Meeting Malaysia’s Halal Standards

US poultry exporters say ART eases entry into Malaysia by ending blanket HPAI bans and accepting FSIS-approved plants, though “not all” may meet halal standards. USAPEEC cites strict oversight and chlorine use under 5% to assure safety of chicken products.

25 November 2025

Animal health

ART Risks Undermining Malaysia’s Veterinary Authority, Consumer Trust, Warns Mavma

Mavma says the Malaysia-US ART may weaken veterinary authority and consumer trust by limiting Malaysia’s own checks on US imports. The veterinary group flags serious concern over forced US regionalisation amid multi-species animal disease spillover events.

24 November 2025

Animal health

US Meat Industry Poised For Major Gains In Malaysia Under Trade Deal

The US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) says ART can unlock US$50m-US$60m in beef exports, giving the US an 8%-10% share of Malaysia’s import market. USMEF welcomes the trade pact's removal of "onerous" facility registration requirements by Malaysia's DVS.

30 October 2025

Animal health

Trade Deal Compels Malaysia To Accept US Food Safety, Agricultural Standards

Articles of concern under ART on food safety/ agriculture include recognition of US SPS measures, registration of US dairy facilities based on USDA's list, and no additional registration requirements for US meat and poultry, Siluriformes, and egg products.

28 October 2025

Malaysia

Trade Deal Leapfrogs US Drugs, Medical Devices Into Malaysia Market

The Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement creates an express lane for local registration of medicines and medical devices manufactured in the US, as Malaysia must accept US FDA certs and prior marketing authorisations as sufficient for local requirements.

Tag: Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART)

US Embassy Hiring Agricultural Marketing Specialist Ahead Of Anticipated Imports

Malaysia Delegation To Inspect US Food Safety Systems Under ART

Food Safety And Halal Oversight Fears Unite MPs Against ART

ART Puts US Dairy On Par With Australia, NZ In Malaysian Market

US Poultry Group Admits Potential Difficulty Meeting Malaysia’s Halal Standards

ART Risks Undermining Malaysia’s Veterinary Authority, Consumer Trust, Warns Mavma

US Meat Industry Poised For Major Gains In Malaysia Under Trade Deal

Trade Deal Compels Malaysia To Accept US Food Safety, Agricultural Standards

Trade Deal Leapfrogs US Drugs, Medical Devices Into Malaysia Market

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