Malaysia PM Anwar says he disagrees with UMNO paying Najib’s US$12.3 million fine
"It should not give the impression that corruption involving billions of ringgit can simply be overlooked," said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is keeping an eye on the potential effects of the recent US election outcomes on trade tariffs and bilateral relations. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim disclosed that the cabinet deliberated on the near-term and mid-term effects of the Republican Party's electoral losses. When asked if this would influence tariffs or other matters, he stated they continue to monitor the situation, after attending Friday prayers at a mosque in Ampang.
Anwar affirmed that Malaysia would maintain ties with the Trump administration and the fresh members of the US Congress. He considered the election results an internal US issue but welcomed what he perceived as a rejection of racial and religious animosities. He expressed personal satisfaction with these changes, attributing them to a message against violence and racial hatred.
The results, he noted, reflected public discontent with political rhetoric aimed at minority groups, such as Muslims. Anwar hoped the developments would help ease global geopolitical tensions. He emphasized that for Malaysia, it's crucial to promote good human behavior and combat greed and corruption. The US midterm elections, held on Tuesday, resulted in Democrats gaining control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives from the Republican Party, led by Trump.
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