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On the international front, Anwar highlighted Malaysia’s strategic balancing act amid escalating U.S.-China rivalry. Malaysia positions itself as a fiercely independent nation, maintaining robust economic ties with both superpowers. He discussed his recent engagement with U.S. officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, and the country’s active participation in ASEAN’s centrality.

Malaysia’s approach is to continue engaging with all major powers, leveraging its central position within ASEAN to maintain neutrality while seeking economic and technological collaborations. Anwar stressed that Malaysia aims to benefit from global shifts in technology and trade without aligning exclusively with any superpower, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and regional stability.