{
  "id": 19966990,
  "title": "Malaysia kekal hubungan baik dengan AS, China demi kelangsungan ekonomi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/malaysia-kekal-hubungan-baik-dengan-as-china-demi-kelangsungan-ekonomi-19966990",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T10:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/14/malaysia-kekal-hubungan-baik-dengan-as-china-demi-kelangsungan-ekonomi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia aims to maintain strong relationships with key nations, including the United States (US) and China, both of which are among the country's largest investors and trading partners, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. While Malaysia does not agree with all US policies, particularly its stance on restricting Palestinian citizens in Gaza, economic ties with the country must be preserved for national survival, including safeguarding job opportunities for Malaysians.\n\nThe US, although not fully aligned with its principles, remains a significant investor and trading partner in Malaysia. Similarly, Malaysia enjoys a healthy relationship with China, and trade between the two nations is also flourishing. Speaking at the Anwar Bersama Youth Innovation Forum, the Minister of Finance also highlighted the importance of preparing the country's youth to cope with conflicts, the Gaza crisis, and increasing security threats.\n\nRecently, Google announced an investment of RM61 billion (USD15 billion) from 2027 to 2028, with President and COO of Alphabet and Google Ruth Porat leading the announcement. However, Malaysians cannot simply take this for granted. Adequate training and water supply arrangements are among the conditions required for such investments. Porat recently announced that Google will invest USD15 billion (RM60.96 billion) in Malaysia between 2027 and 2028, which includes the development of a data center campus, clean energy, water security certification, and workforce skill enhancement.",
  "summary": "Perdana Menteri Anwar Ibrahim berkata walaupun Malaysia tidak bersetuju dengan beberapa dasar AS, hubungan ekonomi perlu dipelihara demi kelangsungan negara.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}