Malaysia yet to receive formal request on Nick Adams as US envoy
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the ministry will wait and provide views and recommendations to the Cabinet upon receiving the request.
He also said it would be premature for Malaysia to react to the proposed appointment without having received any formal documentation or proposal.
"We have yet to receive any agreement request from the US. Let's wait and see how the agreement is presented.
"Wisma Putra will evaluate it (once received), provide its recommendations, and the matter will then be brought to the Cabinet for a decision.
"That is all I can say for now because nothing has been received and we are only hearing talks.
"If we reject something that has not even been formally requested, people might say we were never asked in the first place, which would be embarrassing, so let's not appear overeager," he said during a question and answer session in Dewan Rakyat here today
Mohamad said this in response to Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH-Ledang) who enquired about the ministry's views on Adams' proposed appointment.
On July 11, US President Donald Trump announced that Adams would be nominated as the next US ambassador to Malaysia.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Adams as a "remarkable patriot" and successful entrepreneur, praising his dedication to what he called "the Virtues of American Greatness."
Adams, an Australian-born conservative figure, is a vocal supporter of Trump and is known for his pro-American advocacy. He has authored several books and made numerous media appearances promoting right-wing values.
His nomination is expected to undergo the Senate confirmation process before it can be formalised.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, meanwhile, had previously said that the government will give due consideration to Adam's proposed appointment, but said it is still too early to make a decision.
He said Malaysia would continue to adhere to proper diplomatic procedures while maintaining strong bilateral ties with the US.
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