ANNOUNCEMENT: E-FORM D TRANSACTION CANNOT BE FOUND IN VIET NAM CUSTOMS SYSTEM

Reference is made to the attached announcement from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has notified MITI that their system has been non-operational since August 6, 2024, leading to instability and delays in sending and receiving e-Form D transactions. Exporters and traders who are affected are encouraged to seek assistance by contacting the Viet Nam Customs Authority at bophanhotrotchq@customs.gov.vn

UPDATE: ANNOUNCEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is pleased to announce that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force for the United Kingdom on 15 December 2024. With this development, the United Kingdom will become the 12th member of the CPTPP, joining the current members: Malaysia, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam, all of whom have already implemented the agreement.

REMINDER – NOTIFICATION OF SYSTEM DOWNTIME: SMK SYSTEM (RCC PORT KLANG & RCC JOHOR)

With reference to the above subject, please be advised that the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (BTM) will be conducting scheduled maintenance on the SMK system (RCC Port Klang & RCC Johor). Date: Saturday, 14th December 2024 Time: 3.00 PM – 10.00 PM Duration: 7 hours Affected Communities/Modules: 1. Selangor (Port Klang), Perak, Pulau Pinang, Kedah & Perlis – K1/K2/K9/Manifest/Duty Payment. 2. Johor, Melaka & Negeri Sembilan - K1/K2/K9

ANNOUNCEMENT: ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AND PROGRESSIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Please be informed that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will come into effect for the United Kingdom on 15 December 2024. The UK will join the existing 11 member countries: Malaysia, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. As a result, Malaysian exporters will be able to apply for the Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCO) for exports to the UK starting from 15 December 2024.