Balancing Security and Growth in Asean
Malaysia's Strategic Trade Governance and Regional Perspectives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6041267 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amirah ‘aisha Badrul Hisham (0000-0003-2891-7710, Institute for Medical Research, corresponding author), Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof (0000-0002-5043-8882, University of Kuala Lumpur), Siti Hasliah Salleh (0000-0003-2686-1936, University of Kuala Lumpur) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asian Politics & Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1943-0787 • E-ISSN: 1943-0779 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/aspp.70047 |
| OpenAlex | W4414880738 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
This study examines strategic trade governance in ASEAN through the lens of Malaysia's Strategic Trade Act 2010, which serves as a model for balancing economic development with international nonproliferation obligations. Using a qualitative case study and comparative policy analysis, the research assesses legal frameworks, digital systems, and enforcement mechanisms across four ASEAN countries: Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and the Lao PDR. Malaysia's adoption of the ePermit STA system and the Strategic Items List 2025 underscores its commitment to safeguarding national security and strengthening compliance. The analysis reveals disparities in permit classification, end‐user verification, and the capacity of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises. Challenges such as institutional fragmentation, digital infrastructure gaps, and geopolitical pressures continue to hinder regional coherence. The findings support the need for harmonized control lists, interoperable digital platforms, and enhanced regional coordination. While grounded in Malaysia's experience, the study offers policy‐relevant insights that are transferable across ASEAN's strategic trade landscape
Corporate governance · Enforcement · Geopolitics · Interoperability · National security · Safeguarding · Strategic planning · Trade barrier · Global Health and Epidemiology · Global trade and economics · World Trade Organization Law
Knowledge of strategic trade act 2010 and technology transfer among researchers in Malaysia
Trade, foreign direct investment and economic development of Southeast Asia
Trade, export controls, and non‐proliferation in the Asia‐Pacific region
Export restrictions in the Japan-China-U.S. Trilateral relationship
Semiconductors and Modern Industrial Policy
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |