The sweeping statement by Kelana Jaya MP Wong Chen that "Malaysia's foreign policy had become one of the worst in the world since Prime Minister Najib Razak assumed office" which appeared in articles by Sheith Khidir Bin Abu Bakar and K. Pragalath on 6 January 2016 reflects a superficial grasp of the intricacies of the world of diplomacy and a lack of understanding of the development of Malaysia's foreign policy over the years.
Since independence, Malaysia has pursued a principle-based foreign policy, while at the same time a pragmatic one. THe fundamental principles have stood the test of time and our steadfast