Compliance to the agreement on technical barrier to trade (TBT): the case of Malaysia’s environmental protection measures

Yanti Ahmad Shafiee and Caroline Rosie Jeffrey Nasah and Fithriah Ab Rahim (2025) Compliance to the agreement on technical barrier to trade (TBT): the case of Malaysia’s environmental protection measures. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15. pp. 1-14. ISSN 2222-6990

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Abstract

This article examines the impact of Trade-Related Environmental Measures (TREMs) on Malaysia, with a specific focus on the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework. As international trade increasingly incorporates environmental standards, developing countries like Malaysia face unique challenges and opportunities in balancing trade liberalization with environmental sustainability. The articles explore how TREMs imposed by major trading partners affect Malaysia’s import and export sectors, particularly in industries sensitive to environmental regulations such as palm oil, electronics, and manufacturing. Through an analysis of key WTO disputes, domestic regulatory adjustments, and the WTO trade agreements, this article assesses the effectiveness of Malaysia’s compliance with the TBT Agreement and its application of the domestic regulations, while highlighting potential barriers and benefits. The findings suggest that while TREMs can drive improvements in environmental standards, they may also impose additional costs and technical challenges on Malaysia’s imports and exports, necessitating enhanced regulatory capacity and international cooperation.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: Trade Related Environmental Measures, World Trade Organization, Malaysia, TBT Agreement, Technical Barriers
Subjects: K Law > K Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence > K1-7720 Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence
K Law > K Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence > K1-7720 Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence > K(520)-5582 Comparative law. International uniform law > K4430-4675 Public finance > K4453-4640 National revenue
Department: FACULTY > Labuan Faculty of International Finance
Depositing User: ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited: 11 Jun 2025 11:46
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2025 11:46
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/44042

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