Strategic Trade Act (STA) Keeping Trade Safe For All
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the STA, MITI Collaborates with the U.S Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to Organise a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Conference from 8-9 April 2021
10 years ago, Malaysia enacted the Strategic Trade Act (STA) to fulfil its obligations under the UNSCR 1540. This year, Malaysia celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the #STA, marking the decade-long effort to ensure a safe environment for trade in the region.
Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Strategic Trade Secretariat (STS) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, Export Control and Related Border Security Program (EXBS) and U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will be organising the Strategic Trade Act (STA) 2010: 10th Anniversary Celebration and Conference from 8 - 9 April 2021.
The year 2021 marks the 10th year in which the Strategic Trade Act 2010 (STA 2010) came into force. The implementation of the Act which was enacted on 10 June 2010 and came into force on 1 January 2011 signifies Malaysia’s affirmation to deliver the obligations set forth under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR 1540). The programme hosted by The Honourable Senator Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry serves as a celebratory event for Malaysia’s leadership in Strategic Trade Management (STM) in this region.
