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The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Anwar needs to remain PM for the sake of the country's stability, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must stay as Prime Minister until the end of the term to ensure a stable government amid economic challenges, says Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli. The former economy minister described Asean countries as facing economic challenges, such as retaliatory tariffs implemented by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on countries in the region, reported Sinar Harian. Rafizi refers to the latest economic growth forecasts for the five Asean countries that are at risk of experiencing a two to three per cent decrease due to tariffs. "Let's say our growth (Malaysia) is three per cent or lower, well, in a period of one or two years, we need a stable government until the end of this term, which means Anwar Ibrahim needs to remain as Prime Minister," he said. The former deputy People's Justice Party (PKR) president said this during an audio interview session broadcast on 'Yang Berhenti Ministeri' on Friday (July 18). Rafizi also stated that, as a backbencher of the government party in Parliament, he would persist in criticising the government to ensure that the policies introduced are of high quality. "It's It's not because I want to bring down the government or because I dislike Anwar Ibrahim, who is a Member of Parliament with a job... I simply hope that those in PKR don't dismiss everything I criticise; if it's true, they should accept it well," he said again. On Friday, the Prime Minister also confirmed that he would not take action against PKR MPs who disagreed with him.
Daily Maverick
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Maverick
Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised U.S. citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, 'alpha male' branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25% tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. 'At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States,' Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited 'divisive rhetoric' used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multi-cultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. 'An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead,' said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protestors also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Under the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, host countries have discretion to accept or reject ambassadorial appointments without having to provide a reason. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held U.S. Senate.
MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
18 Jul 2025 16:16 PM Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised US citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25% tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multi-cultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protestors also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Under the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, host countries have discretion to accept or reject ambassadorial appointments without having to provide a reason. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Malaysias protest Trump's 'alpha male' envoy nominee
Dozens of demonstrators have gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised US citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25 per cent tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multicultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protesters also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held US Senate. Dozens of demonstrators have gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised US citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25 per cent tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multicultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protesters also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held US Senate. Dozens of demonstrators have gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised US citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25 per cent tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multicultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protesters also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held US Senate. Dozens of demonstrators have gathered outside the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised US citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25 per cent tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multicultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protesters also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held US Senate.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Dozens protest against Trump's 'alpha male' nominee for US ambassador to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia. President Donald Trump last week named outspoken author and political commentator Adams as the White House's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Adams, a naturalised U.S. citizen originally from Australia, has cultivated a brash social media persona, using a macho, "alpha male" branding to weigh in on cultural issues and appeal to an audience of mainly young men. But it is his posts harshly criticising Islam and showing support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza that has angered Muslims in Malaysia, triggering a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country. The outcry comes at a critical time for Malaysia, which has until August 1 to reach a trade deal with Washington to avoid a steep 25% tariff imposed on its exports to the United States. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters on Friday it was too early in the process to decide on Adams' appointment but his government would give the matter due consideration. More: Trump nominates self-described 'alpha male' Nick Adams as U.S. ambassador to Malaysia "At the same time, we will seek to protect the good relations between Malaysia and the United States," Anwar said, according to a recording of his remarks provided by his office to Reuters. Demonstrators led by youth leaders from Anwar's ruling coalition submitted a memorandum of protest to the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur asking for Trump to reconsider his nomination of Adams. The memorandum cited "divisive rhetoric" used by Adams, and characterised his postings as insensitive towards Malaysia's multi-cultural society. Malaysia, which has a majority of mostly Muslim ethnic Malays alongside significant ethnic Chinese and ethnic Indian minorities, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause. "An ambassador's task is to be the bridge between two countries and we don't want that person to be someone who destroys that bridge instead," said Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim, a member of Anwar's People's Justice Party. The embassy and Adams' office did not respond to requests for comment. The protestors also called on Malaysia's government to exercise its right under international norms to reject Adams' proposed appointment. Under the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, host countries have discretion to accept or reject ambassadorial appointments without having to provide a reason. Government spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil said on Tuesday the cabinet had not yet received any formal notice of Adams' appointment to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has not yet been approved, but he is widely expected to be confirmed by the Republican-held U.S. Senate. (Reporting by Mandy Leong and Rozanna Latiff; editing by Philippa Fletcher)
