Malaysia’s one-China stand since Razak era, says Anwar
Despite criticism over remarks in an interview, the prime minister says Malaysia’s long-standing position on Taiwan remains unchanged.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reiterated Malaysia's one-China policy, stating the nation respects China's stance on Taiwan and advocates for peaceful resolution. Malaysia's adherence to the one-China principle can be traced back to the era of former Prime Minister Abdul Razak Hussein, and remains unchanged to this day. Anwar emphasized Malaysia's commitment to this policy, while also expressing the desire for a peaceful outcome.
The Prime Minister's remarks on Taiwan, which described the island as part of China, were met with approval from Beijing but drew criticism from Taiwan, who warned that Anwar's unilateral support for China might impact the trust of Taiwanese businesses investing in Malaysia. Anwar clarified that his stance aligns with Malaysia's longstanding one-China policy, but suggested that the manner in which his comments were reported by Al Jazeera may have provoked a negative reaction.
When queried about potential collaboration between his Pakatan Harapan coalition and Barisan Nasional in the upcoming Melaka election, Anwar stated that the matter would be deliberated by a committee led by election director Amirudin Shari and secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had previously affirmed that the alliance between his coalition and Perikatan Nasional would persist in the Melaka polls.
Nonetheless, BN seems open to engaging with Pakatan Harapan, though official consultations with PN have yet to commence.
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