Fahmi: PM’s remarks on China and Taiwan consistent with Malaysia’s policy since Tun Razak’s time

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia's stance on the China-Taiwan issue has remained unchanged since the time of former Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil stated. Responding to PAS secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan's claim that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent remarks had put Malaysia in a tricky diplomatic situation and reduced its diplomatic space, Fahmi dismissed Takiyuddin's assertion as untrue.

He explained that Malaysia's position on the matter has always been consistent and aligned with the country's foreign policy upheld by Wisma Putra for decades. Fahmi clarified that the prime minister merely reiterated the nation's long-standing position, meaning no change or difference has occurred in this regard. Expressing disappointment with PAS's focus on foreign policy issues while ignoring domestic matters concerning Muslim interests, such as the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report on Tabung Haji, Fahmi criticized the party for not addressing the report's findings on the institution's management issues.

The RCI report revealed financial mismanagement and losses during the period of 2014 to 2017. Fahmi emphasized his regret over PAS's selective commentary and hoped they would devote their time to studying and debating the RCI report as they had walked out of the Dewan Rakyat when the opposition expected to voice their opinions. The government's current efforts aim to restore Tabung Haji to its rightful position, according to Fahmi.