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.

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

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.