Jakarta, Dec. 10 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has urged APEC member economies "to be united and harness collective strength to overcome issues and challenges, realign faith and charge forward." APEC Malaysia's host year commenced on December 9, 2019 with representatives of the 21-member economies weighing the policy priorities set by the Southeast Asian economy in a symposium taking place in Langkawi, Malaysia, as noted in a written statement issued by the APEC Secretariat and received here Tuesday.

"Malaysia, the incoming host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, will rally the forum to ensure that the benefits from trade, investment, and economic cooperation are felt and enjoyed by our people," the Malaysian prime ...