New chapter in US-Malaysia ties


Lakhdhir says Biden’s administration is well aware of the Asean region’s dynamism in terms of the global economy. - The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Biden administration will be well equipped to build relations with Malaysia and other Asean countries, says the US ambassador to Malaysia.

Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir said she was confident of this based on President Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks, many of whom are well aware of the dynamism of the region in terms of the global economy.

“There is a lot of work ahead for them. Malaysia is a founding and key member of Asean, but they will not just be looking at bilateral relations.

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