Wanted: Unified approach in foreign policy work

On the global stage: Anwar (left) and Mohamad Hasan at the 46th Asean Summit in May in Kuala Lumpur. While Anwar has maintained a high international profile for Malaysia since he became Prime Minister, the country’s missions abroad need more support to translate his efforts into development within our borders. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

IT has been 32 months since the Madani government was formed after the 15th General Election. When a new government is in place, the perennial question is whether there is change or is it just a continuation of previous government policies.

Since the Madani government has already reached the halfway point of its five-year term, it’s time to take stock of its foreign policy.