Malaysia positioned as consequential middle power, says analyst


SINGAPORE: Malaysia's combination of fortune in the form of natural resources and its own efforts through policies and diplomacy has positioned the country to emerge as a consequential middle power, according to political analyst James Chai.

In a commentary titled "Malaysia has something great powers want", published on Sept 12 by CNA, Chai argues that the ball is now in Malaysia's court to make the most of it.

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