Malaysia views its commitment to ASEAN as crucial in engaging with ASEAN member states and China, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul. He noted China is ASEAN's largest trading partner, with trade reaching $975.3 billion in 2022. Tengku Zafrul highlighted potential collaboration in areas like the halal market, Islamic finance, ESG, and clean energy. He also reaffirmed Malaysia’s support for ASEAN neutrality and efforts to strengthen trade ties through the RCEP and ACFTA. Also available in 'New Sarawak Tribune', 'The Borneo Post Sarawak', 'The Star'.