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Veteran Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan says Anwar Ibrahim can never resist the temptation to grandstand.
PMX Anwar attracts more international MYOB shame to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10, 2025: Coming from the heels of the India-Pakistan Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) flak, Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim has now attracted criticisms from a former Singapore diplomat.
Bilahari Kausikan said PMX could never resist the temptation to show off, rubbishing Anwar’s proposal for Asean to collectively discuss tariff with the war-loving-waging US.
Bilahari, the former Singapore permanent envoy to the United Nations (UN), said Anwar's proposal to engage the US as a collective Asean bloc was impossible as each member state would prefer to do so individually.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report on Anwar’s lack of MYOB ability and our previous postings:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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Prominent Singapore diplomat rubbishes Anwar's proposal for Asean to collectively discuss tariff with US
Bilahari Kausikan says the prime minister can never resist the temptation to show off.
May 10, 2025 12:10 PM
Veteran Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan says Anwar Ibrahim can never resist the temptation to grandstand.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's ability to resolve disputes as he assumes the Asean chairmanship has been called into question after one of the region's most prominent diplomats criticised him for his proposal to enter tariff negotiations with Washington as a unified bloc.
Bilahari Kausikan, the former Singapore permanent envoy to the United Nations, said Anwar's proposal to engage the US as a collective Asean bloc was impossible as each member state would prefer to do so individually.
"It was impossible for Asean given the range in tariffs and the differences in economies to engage collectively," said Kausikan, a former Singapore ambassador whose frank views on international relations are highly regarded in diplomatic circles.
"Only the Malaysian PM thought otherwise or pretended to because he can never resist the temptation to grandstand," he added.
This came after the Trump administration told a Malaysian delegation led by Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz recently that it would not engage in tariff negotiations with Asean as a unified bloc, favouring bilateral talks with individual member states instead.
Malaysia is among the countries affected by higher tariffs - 24% - in addition to the universal 10% that President Donald Trump announced on all goods exported to the US.
Days after Trump made the announcement last month, Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said Asean countries should act as a collective bloc to resolve trade tariff issues with Washington.
Earlier this month, the government-run national news agency Bernama showered praise on Anwar's proposal, calling it a display of "acute political acumen as chair of Asean in navigating challenges confronting the region".
"These attributes coupled with Anwar’s persona in maintaining cordial ties with both friend and foe have positioned it advantageously in tariff negotiations and putting forward South-east Asia’s economic interests as the regional group’s chair," wrote the Bernama editorial on May 1.
However, a stream of opinions on social media clearly contradicts this view.
Kausikan's criticism was followed by countless comments, many of which said Anwar had no clue on handling economic issues.
"At least you guys can witness the stupidty of our prime minister from Malaysia," wrote Brader Bob on Facebook.
"MOU is Anwar’s favourite. But nothing gets done," said Jansen Ong, referring to Anwar's various foreign trips where he then announced potential investments that critics say were only on paper.
Sylvester Zhuo said: "Actually quite a few of his Cabinet members enjoy grandstanding/showboating for attention."
Abu Affan, meanwhile, said little could be expected from Anwar "who does nothing more than echo words like a parrot— loud, repetitive, and ultimately empty".
"He goes around saying he doesn’t even draw a salary for his position, as if that alone justifies the lack of action or results," he added.
Meanwhile, Kausikan reiterated that Anwar was "grandstanding" in response to a suggestion that the proposal to engage Asean as a group was influenced by China.
"Not Chinese influence but Anwar grandstanding!" said Kausikan.
This was followed by Jason CJ, who wrote that Anwar has the tendency to impose ideas, "some of which may be in conflict to collective wisdom, even from his own countrymen/civil service".
"I think so," Kausikan replied.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
India’s media: PMX discriminates Malaysian Hindus!
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India’s media: PMX discriminates Malaysian Hindus!
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6, 2025: No matter how hard Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister (PMX) Anwar Ibrahim tries to project himself as an international hero or global figure, he has failed miserably.
According to James Chin’s Facebook post, go ask the Indians and Arabs why they rejected the great PMX.
And India has also crossed the line, accusing Anwar of discriminating the Hindus in Malaysia!
Bringing such international embarrassment to himself (Anwar) and Malaysia!
This was what James Chin posted on Facebook:
James Chin
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Has the mask finally slipped? In just one week, PMX has faced sharp public criticism from a major Indian TV outlet and an Indian commentator. These are not even the top-tier Indian media or commentator.
Less reported is the apparent lack of regard for PMX among Arab states on the Palestinian issue. They’ve excluded him from key Middle East decisions. Sceptical? Check the editorials in leading Arab media—not one suggests Malaysia should take a prominent role in the Gaza crisis.
I’m not offering my opinion here so no need to attack me. Go ask the Indians and Arabs why they rejected the great PMX.
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Anwar should learn how and when to MYOB!
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Anwar should learn how and when to MYOB!
(#VantageOnFirstpost: India's Stern Message to Countries Looking to Mediate)
Countries like Iran and Malaysia are trying to mediate between India and Pakistan amid rising tensions between the two neighbours. Pakistan is also asking gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to put pressure on India. How should India see these mediation bids? What's in it for these peace brokers?
@palkisharmaupadhyay tells you more
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6, 2025: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should learn how and when to MYOB (Mind Your Own Business) instead of embarrassing himself and Malaysia.
If you cannot remain neutral, then learn how to keep your mouth shut or MYOB! This is especially true on international matters, with big players.
Malaysia is nothing to the big players in the world.
Anwar offered to mediate the rising tensions between India and Pakistan.
But India retorted saying the Hamas (terrorist)-loving Anwar is not qualified to be a mediator because he and Malaysia are not neutral.
India’s Firstpost criticised both Iran and Malaysia for offering to mediate, arguing that neither nation is neutral - and therefore unqualified - to act as peace brokers.
“The terror attack happened in India, but Malaysia understands Pakistan’s difficulties … These are not neutral mediators; they have taken Pakistan’s side quite frequently,” said journalist Palki Sharma.
This was what was posted on Facebook:
Malaysiakini
A prominent Indian media organisation has taken aim at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim over his remarks on the growing tensions between India and Pakistan.
Firstpost criticised both Iran and Malaysia for offering to mediate, arguing that neither nation is neutral - and therefore unqualified - to act as peace brokers.
“Same with Malaysia. Their prime minister says he ‘understands Pakistan’s difficulties’. How absurd is that?
“The terror attack happened in India, but Malaysia understands Pakistan’s difficulties … These are not neutral mediators; they have taken Pakistan’s side quite frequently,” said journalist Palki Sharma.
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