An American ‘insult’ to Malaysia


Angry stand: Protesters rallying against Adam’s nomination as the next US Ambassador to Malaysia near the US embassy in Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. —AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

WHEN news broke that American social influencer Nick Adams will be the next ambassador to Malaysia, it coincided with the last day of the 58th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings.

To say that it was “surprising” is an understatement.The immediate reaction in and outside of the meeting rooms at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on that day is best summed up as dismay.

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