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Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PM: Malaysia to follow diplomatic process on Nick Adams' ambassadorship
PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said it is premature to comment on the nomination of controversial Australian-American commentator Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. He said Malaysia would abide by existing diplomatic protocols when the time arrives. 'As for the matter concerning Nick Adams, we will follow due process. 'It is still too early, and of course, the government will give it due consideration while maintaining good relations between Malaysia and the United States,' he told reporters after performing Friday prayers at Surau Al-Istiqlal in Presint 14 here. Last week, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he will nominate Adams to the role, after praising the latter as 'an incredible Patriot and very successful entrepreneur' whose devotion to America serves as an inspiration. MORE TO COME
South China Morning Post
31-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia taps seasoned diplomat to navigate US tariff tensions
Malaysia has tapped a career diplomat as its new ambassador to the US, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks tariff relief from Washington. Advertisement Shahrul Ikram Yaakob, who retired as secretary general of Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Ministry in 2022, would be the new envoy, although his appointment was yet to be ratified by Washington , the people said, asking not to be identified because they were not authorised to speak publicly. The 64-year-old is currently an independent non-executive director at state-controlled conglomerate Sime Darby. The foreign affairs ministry, the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Sime Darby could not immediately comment on Friday. The position has been vacant for more than three months even as Malaysia negotiates with the US to bring levies on the Southeast Asian nation down from the 24 per cent that President Donald Trump has pledged to impose. Advertisement The previous ambassador, Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, ended his two-year stint in Washington in February.
