Anwar: It’s about geography


Working towards global peace: Anwar taking a group photo after delivering his special lecture entitled ‘Super Power Rivalry and Rising Tensions in the Asia Pacific’ to students at the University of California, Berkeley in San Francisco, US. — Bernama

SAN FRANCISCO: Malaysia is not tilting towards China but geographically, that country is closer and is a reliable friend and ally, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister stressed that the United States is equally important and is a traditional ally, as well as a major investor that has helped boost Malaysia’s economy.

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