PUTRAJAYA: It is still too early for the government to decide on the United States’ proposed nomination of American far-right political commentator Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
“It is still too early, (but) we follow the process. The government will surely give consideration (to public views) and to also preserve the dignity as well as the good relations between Malaysia and the US,” added Anwar.
Recently, US President Donald Trump nominated Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia.
Adams’ nomination has been criticised by both sides of the political divide, with many criticising his far-right views and vocal support of the Israeli regime.
His nomination by Trump will have to be approved by the US Senate before he can assume the role.
Former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin have said Malaysia has every right under the Vienna Convention to reject Adams’ appointment without providing a reason.
A staunch supporter of Israel, Adams had previously compared those who expressed solidarity with the Palestinian plight with those who supported terrorism.
PKR Youth have also said that it intends to submit a formal memorandum of protest to the US Embassy, urging the appointment of a more moderate, respected and globally-minded individual, who will embody the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that has long underpinned US-Malaysia relations.
