US envoy says US-Malaysia partnership strong, election won’t shift Indo-Pacific focus Posted on November 6, 2024 By KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — The United States’ commitment to the Indo-Pacific policy will remain steadfast regardless of the outcome of the US presidential election, US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said today. According to English daily The Star Kagan during a US Election watch event emphasised the strength of the US-Malaysia relationship, which has spanned over six decades and continues to thrive irrespective of which party holds the White House. “The US has a deep and bipartisan commitment to the Indo-Pacific. We understand the importance of this region and recognise the need for strong ties with key partners here,” he was quoted as saying. Kagan was reported saying that the high volume of trade with the region underscores the US’s enduring intere. “Some of the key drivers of our policies are not going to change regardless of who is in the White House,” he said. According to the news report Kagan expressed optimism about the future of US-Malaysia relations, pointing out that US investments not only create jobs but also foster opportunities for Malaysians. When asked about Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent remarks regarding his rejection of a call by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to curb relations with Russia, Kagan declined to comment directly, citing the need for discretion in diplomatic discussions. He noted, however, that Malaysia’s sovereignty in conducting its diplomatic affairs is respected by the US, while the US ensures its interests are protected as well. Anwar had shared last week that he declined Blinken’s request to be less friendly with Russia during the Asean Summits held in Vientiane, Laos, last month. The US presidential election is anticipated to conclude later today. SERV
SERV Zahid tells Umno to pay more attention to social concerns like bullying, singles out UPNM for starters Posted on August 24, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi wants party members to champion pressing social concerns like bullying in schools, just like in its past in an effort to make their brand relevant again. He held up the 2017 case of 20-year-old naval cadet Zulfarhan Osman… Read More
SERV Ipsos study shows seven in 10 Malaysians upbeat about country’s future and economy, but still worrying about corruption and crime Posted on November 6, 2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Seven out of 10 Malaysians are confident about their country’s future, with many expressing increased confidence in the economy and the government’s handling of inflation, according to the latest survey released today by global pollster and market research firm Ipsos. In its report titled “What… Read More
SERV Police bust online gambling app syndicate posing as IT company in Subang Jaya Posted on March 21, 2024 SUBANG JAYA, March 21 — Police detained 84 individuals, including a Thai national, on suspicion of developing online gambling apps for foreign markets, during a raid at a shopping centre here on Monday (March 18). Selangor police chief, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, stated that 94 laptops, 105 mobile phones, six… Read More