PM Anwar: It’s Malaysia’s right to engage with global partners, Russia included
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim questioned the international community’s double standards, contrasting the significant support for Ukraine with the lack of decisive action to stop the violence in Gaza. — Bernama pic
Saturday, 05 Oct 2024 4:55 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia’s right to engage with various global partners, including Russia, while maintaining a balance stance on international issues.
He said countries should not dictate to others what is best for them, adding that as a trading nation, Malaysia welcomes investments from all over the world.
Addressing a question on Malaysia’s intention to join BRICS and its perceived growing ties with Russia during an interview with CNBC, Anwar said he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok recently as the country is the current chair of the 10-member intergovernmental organisation.
“I went to Vladivostok to convey our interest to be part of BRICS and continue trade and investments in areas which are not contentious. I see no reason why we should not.
“Malaysia is a trading nation and we welcome investments from all over the world. We should not discriminate any other country,” he said.
Malaysia has applied to join BRICS in July 2024.
Anwar’s vocal support for Palestine and criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza featured in the interview.
He questioned the international community’s double standards, contrasting the significant support for Ukraine with the lack of decisive action to stop the violence in Gaza.
“Why do we talk about democracy and human rights if we condone atrocities and genocide happening daily?” Anwar asked.
He criticised the financial support provided to Ukraine by the US and Western countries as compared to their funding for military actions in Gaza.
Anwar said while calls were made to end the war in Gaza, no real attempts had been done.
“I have to voice out. Even in Ukraine. I’ve made it quite clear that I am not in favour of the invasion, but Ukraine becomes a big issue in the US and Europe, but here (Gaza), they spent billions of dollars to kill.
“This hypocrisy must end,” he said. — Bernama
Saturday, 05 Oct 2024 4:55 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia’s right to engage with various global partners, including Russia, while maintaining a balance stance on international issues.
He said countries should not dictate to others what is best for them, adding that as a trading nation, Malaysia welcomes investments from all over the world.
Addressing a question on Malaysia’s intention to join BRICS and its perceived growing ties with Russia during an interview with CNBC, Anwar said he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok recently as the country is the current chair of the 10-member intergovernmental organisation.
“I went to Vladivostok to convey our interest to be part of BRICS and continue trade and investments in areas which are not contentious. I see no reason why we should not.
“Malaysia is a trading nation and we welcome investments from all over the world. We should not discriminate any other country,” he said.
Malaysia has applied to join BRICS in July 2024.
Anwar’s vocal support for Palestine and criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza featured in the interview.
He questioned the international community’s double standards, contrasting the significant support for Ukraine with the lack of decisive action to stop the violence in Gaza.
“Why do we talk about democracy and human rights if we condone atrocities and genocide happening daily?” Anwar asked.
He criticised the financial support provided to Ukraine by the US and Western countries as compared to their funding for military actions in Gaza.
Anwar said while calls were made to end the war in Gaza, no real attempts had been done.
“I have to voice out. Even in Ukraine. I’ve made it quite clear that I am not in favour of the invasion, but Ukraine becomes a big issue in the US and Europe, but here (Gaza), they spent billions of dollars to kill.
“This hypocrisy must end,” he said. — Bernama
Wakakaka...it's also the right of the Wankees to control who is proscribed from using the United States Dollar to trade with sanctioned nations.
ReplyDeleteJust make sure Malaysian Financial institutions don't fall afoul of US Dollar sanctions in attempting to trade with Russia.
The shit will hit the fan for the Malaysian economy if Maybank, CIMB or Public Bank get hit with US secondary sanctions.
F*ck lah!
Delete"the right of the Wankees to control who is proscribed from using the United States Dollar to trade with sanctioned nations"
Why should any country want to use US$ for trade transaction if there r other means?
Besides, by what mfering international rule based order that an unilateral sanction based on Yankee internal law can restrict any other countries' trade transaction?
Dominance of the US$?
Swift payment system?
Only a Yankee myrmidon would buy into these farts!
Wakaka...if PMX buys too heavily into the "US Dollar is finished" Kool-Aid, he will likely lead Malaysia to ruin.
DeleteGovernments have to make daily decisions TODAY, and TODAY ,trillions of US Dollars - the vast bulk of the world's international transactions - flow through New York and Chicago daily.
Someday, the US Dollar dominance will end. But unless it is by some stupid massive own error by the Yanks, it will very unlikely happen in your lifetime.