Malaysia legislation

Section 20

of *SAFEGUARDS ACT 2006

Section 20

(a)

whether the product under investigation is being imported into Malaysia in such increased quantities, absolute or relative to domestic production; and

(b)

whether under such conditions, it causes or threatens to cause serious injury to the domestic industry that produces like or directly competitive products.

(2)

If the Government makes a negative preliminary determination with regard to subsection (1), the Government shall publish a notice stating the reasons for the negative determination and—

(a)

continue the investigation; or

(b)

terminate the investigation if the Government deems fit.

(3)

If the Government makes an affirmative preliminary determination with regard to subsection (1), the Government shall continue the investigation and publish a notice of—

(a)

the affirmative preliminary determination, stating the reasons for its determination with respect to paragraphs (1)(a) and (b); and

(b)

the provisional safeguard measure applicable.

(4)

If the decision is to apply a provisional safeguard measure, the notice regarding the application of a provisional safeguard measure shall be as prescribed.

(5)

If the Government decides not to apply a provisional safeguard measure, the notice of negative preliminary determination shall be as prescribed.

Notification and consultation of a provisional safeguard measure