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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made clear that Malaysia will not succumb to American diplomatic pressure to reverse its longstanding ban on Israeli citizens entering the country, underscoring the nation's independent foreign policy stance.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed the government's unwavering stance on not recognising Israel, defending recent expulsions of Israeli nationals as consistent with longstanding policy despite pressure from US lawmakers.
Malaysia has been assigned a 10% tariff rate under US Section 301 forced labour measures, placing it among 17 economies receiving preferential treatment over others facing 12.5% duties.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, focusing on deepening security ties, economic cooperation, and regional challenges.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has formally restated the country's decades-old policy of refusing to recognise Israel, after the US State Department sought clarification regarding the recent expulsion of an Israeli citizen.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said the Coupang data breach investigation is not disrupting trade, investment or security discussions with the United States, despite concerns the case had strained the alliance.
Malaysia has dismissed pressure from eight US Democratic members of Congress over its ban on Israeli citizens, with the government reaffirming its principled foreign policy and unwavering support for Palestinians.
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected Donald Trump's proposal for US control of Greenland, emphasizing Denmark's territorial integrity and NATO's collective defence commitment during the alliance's Ankara summit.