Section 20
Preliminary determination
(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.