The foreign minister says the decision was made based on the provisions of the Federal Constitution.
Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah says Malaysia has ratified more than 100 treaties and international conventions without going through Parliament.
He said the Cabinet also made the decision to sign the international agreement based on the provisions of the Federal Constitution Saifuddin said more than 100 treaties and international conventions had been ratified to date without going through Parliament.
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