Tough times call for tough decisions

Productive discussion: Tengku Zafrul (fifth from right) in Washington with United States senior official for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ambassador Matt Murray (fourth from right) and other Malaysian and US delegates.

MALAYSIA is at a pivotal moment in redefining its economic relationship with the United States, its second-largest foreign investor and export market.

Time is of the essence, and Malaysia must make a tough decision – either to resist US demands or compromise on its “red lines.”