There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday.

In a recent interview with the Financial Times in London during his visit to the United Kingdom, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim raised a good point: that upholding strategic autonomy amid tensions between China and the United States serves the interests of smaller economies best.

DAVOS, Switzerland – There will always be border disputes in Asia, and China should not be singled out because of tensions in the South China Sea, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Jan 22.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that the Global South, such as BRICS, has to take a stand because the international financial structure through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations need to reform.

Pragmatic dialogue and collaboration are key to navigating the complexities of international relations, particularly in Malaysia's engagements with major powers such as the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (Jan 21).

Speaking at the London School of Economics, the prime minister says he wants to maintain good ties with both superpower nations by being pragmatic in safeguarding the economy.

PETALING JAYA : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says based on Donald Trump’s recent pronouncements, he believes the newly installed US president will approach matters “pragmatically”. Anwar said while Trump’s rhetoric could be a cause for concern, the US leader realised the necessity of interdependence.

Similarly in Southeast Asia, Anwar said the West had talked big about democracy and reform but did nothing to help. “Nothing was done to assist [the region]. There’s engagemen

ASIATODAY.ID, KUALA LUMPUR - As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, Malaysia is determined to

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was in Malaysia and met with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Friday to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asian countries as China’s threats grow in the region.

Speaking to UK-based Financial Times, the prime minister said “reason will probably prevail” after the “initial shock” following Trump’s inauguration today. “You can expect some initial turbulence or uncertainty, but after five or six months you stay the course,” he was quoted saying.

With president-elect Donald Trump due to be sworn in on Jan 20, Malaysia believes it can navigate any political or economic uncertainties arising from his