Malaysia showed mettle as an equal partner


PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s visit to the White House marked a new era in international relations between an emerging nation and an established and mature one.

Normally, the head of state of a small country like Malaysia would have to pay homage and be subservient when visiting a mighty and powerful country like the United States. But not Malaysia, which showed its mettle as an equal partner – taking the bull by the horn, so to speak.

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