InterviewMalaysia seeks legal harmonization to lift ASEAN trade, investment
Regional framework needed to address cross-border disputes, minister says
Azalina Othman, Malaysia's law minister, speaks during an interview on May 16 in Tokyo. (Photo by Manami Yamada)
TOKYO -- Malaysia is seeking legal harmonization among ASEAN member states on issues pertaining to cross-border commercial disputes, insolvencies and other business issues, which its law minister says is crucial to support trade and investment in the region.