The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, affirmed the country's firm stance in the face of complex geopolitical conflicts, especially the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In a tense meeting with United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a recent conference in Laos, Anwar bravely rejected advice to stay away from Russia, stating, "that's your problem."
This confirms Malaysia as a sovereign country and not a puppet in the international arena.
This statement reflects Malaysia's attitude that it does not want to get caught up in the political games of big powers and conflicts that do not benefit the people.
Anwar suggested that Malaysia continue to establish constructive relations with all major powers, including the US, China, and Russia.
Anwar also touched on the hypocracy issue of the US, which 'talks like talk' because it often asks other parties to calm down while its allies act aggressively in the Middle East.
Under Anwar's leadership, Malaysia strives to build a foreign policy that prioritizes the interests of the people and rejects external pressure.
With this approach, Malaysia wants to show the world that a small country can speak up and act without fear and become a symbol of freedom and autonomy, respecting the right to make decisions independently.
