(Exclusive Interview by China Times, published on Oct 21, 2024)
Malaysia has never chosen to side any major power and this is where Malaysia positions itself non-aligned, promoting the values of cooperation, multilateralism and peaceful resolution of differences.
As the incoming Chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia will place greater emphasis on efforts towards ensuring the long-term sustainability and well-being of the peoples, ensure that discussions on ongoing issue will not stop including on South China Sea issue, and strengthen the centrality of ASEAN to ensuring ASEAN’s continued relevance.
