Jangan jadikan tindakan terhadap TH, Felda isu kaum, agama, kata Anwar

Haim Hilman Abdullah has stated that Malaysia will not gain any benefits by meddling in the conflict between China and Taiwan. (Illustration from Facebook) In a statement, the Head of the PAS Central Office said that the Prime Minister's duty is to ensure that every statement safeguards Malaysia's economic interests, safety, and international relations.

Haim affirmed that Malaysia indeed adheres to the One China principle, but this does not mean that Putrajaya needs to comment on the use of force against Taiwan. He explained that the issue of using force involves history, sovereignty, and regional stability, as well as Beijing-Taipei relations, which do not require Malaysia to act as a judge.

"We gain nothing by interfering in this conflict. On the contrary, we risk losing the diplomatic space that has long been Malaysia's strength," he said in a statement. He commented on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's statement about China-Taiwan, which he believes places Malaysia in a sensitive conflict without bringing any benefits to the country.

In an interview with Al Jazeera recently, Anwar said he considers Taiwan as part of China. International media reported that Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Anwar's statement that Taiwan is a province of China could threaten regional security and stability. According to him, this statement also undermines the confidence of Taiwanese businesses in investing in Malaysia.

Foreign Ministry officials also claimed that Anwar's statement seemed to acknowledge Beijing's stance on using force to take over Taiwan. Haim, who is also Jitra Member of Parliament, said Malaysia should remain committed to respecting the principle of One China while promoting dialogue and rejecting actions that could increase tensions.

He also questioned the consistency of foreign policy because Anwar had previously asserted that Malaysia practices a neutral and non-aligned foreign policy and supports finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. Malaysia, as a trade nation, also has no interest in being caught in a geopolitical power struggle, especially when it has significant economic ties with both China and Taiwan.

"Malaysia does not need to be pro-China. Malaysia also does not need to be pro-Taiwan. Malaysia needs to be pro-Malaysia," he said. He believes that the country's interests lie in maintaining relations with Beijing while continuing to trade and building pragmatic economic relations with Taiwan, including in the sectors of electricity and electronics and semiconductors.