Hubungan dengan AS tak halang Malaysia berurusan dengan negara lain termasuk China

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stated that the country's relations with the United States (US) will not prevent it from freely engaging with other nations, including China. During a phone conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Anwar reiterated Malaysia's stance on being independent in its dealings. He emphasized that foreign investment must operate within Malaysia's framework and respect its interests as the country navigates an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape.

Addressing foreign investors, Anwar said they have the freedom to decide their course of action, but it must go through the government's framework and protect the nation's interests. He made these points during a dinner meeting in connection with his role as the host for the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila. Anwar was accompanied by his wife Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Speaker of the Malaysian Parliament Johari Abdul, and Malaysia's Ambassador to the Philippines Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony.

During a recent phone conversation with US Deputy Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Anwar reiterated Malaysia's independence in its decisions regarding engagement with other countries, including China. He stressed that Malaysia's right to make independent decisions on its involvement with nations like China is not undermined by the assurances he provided during that conversation. He highlighted the importance of Malaysia's ability to make its own decisions in various matters, including dealings with other nations like China.