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PKR Youth protest Trump's US envoy choice
PKR Youth protest Trump's US envoy choice

The Star

time2 days ago

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  • The Star

PKR Youth protest Trump's US envoy choice

PETALING JAYA: A group of PKR Youth leaders gathered outside the US embassy yesterday to protest against the nomination of American far-right political commentator Nick Adams as the US Ambassador to Malaysia. Several PKR Youth leaders were seen gathering at a special area near the embassy on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur before they walked over to hand over an official memorandum as a protest against Adam's nomination, Sinar Harian reported. Police personnel were also at the embassy to ensure a safe and peaceful gathering. Previously, PKR Youth had opposed Adams' nomination, saying that the American had uttered anti-Islam and anti-immigration remarks. Recently, US President Donald Trump nominated Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia. No to Nick: PKR Youth holding placards in protest before the hand over of an official memorandum against Adams' nomination as the next US Ambassador to Malaysia, held near the US Embassy along Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star Adams' nomination has been criticised by both sides of the political divide, with many expressing displeasure over his far-right views and vocal support of the Israeli regime. Adam'd nomination by Trump will have to be approved by the US Senate before he can assume the role. Former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin have said Malaysia has every right under the Vienna Convention to reject Adams' appointment without providing a reason. A staunch supporter of Israel, Adams had previously compared those who expressed solidarity with the Palestinian plight with those who supported terrorism. PKR Youth had said earlier this week that it intended to submit a formal memorandum of protest to the US embassy, calling for the appointment of a more moderate, respected and globally-minded individual, who will embody the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that has long underpinned relations between Malaysia and the United States.

PKR Youth gathers outside US embassy to protest Adams' nomination as envoy pick
PKR Youth gathers outside US embassy to protest Adams' nomination as envoy pick

The Star

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Star

PKR Youth gathers outside US embassy to protest Adams' nomination as envoy pick

PETALING JAYA: A group of PKR Youth leaders gathered outside the US embassy on Friday (July 18) in protest against the nomination of American far-right political commentator Nick Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia. Several PKR Youth leaders were seen gathering at a special area near the embassy on Jalan Tun Razak before they walked over to hand over an official memorandum as a protest towards Adams' nomination, reported Sinar Harian. Police presence was also seen at the embassy to ensure safety and a peaceful gathering. Previously, PKR Youth had opposed Adams' nomination, saying that the American had uttered anti-Islam and anti-immigration remarks. Recently, US President Donald Trump nominated Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has been criticised by both sides of the political divide, with many criticising his far-right views and vocal support of the Israeli regime. Adam's nomination by Trump will have to be approved by the US Senate before he can assume the role. Former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin have said Malaysia has every right under the Vienna Convention to reject Adams' appointment without providing a reason. A staunch supporter of Israel, Adams had previously compared those who expressed solidarity with the Palestinian plight with those who supported terrorism. PKR Youth have also said that it intends to submit a formal memorandum of protest to the US embassy, urging the appointment of a more moderate, respected and globally-minded individual, who will embody the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that has long underpinned US-Malaysia relations.

Too early to decide on Adams' nomination as next US ambassador, says PM
Too early to decide on Adams' nomination as next US ambassador, says PM

The Star

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Star

Too early to decide on Adams' nomination as next US ambassador, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: It is still too early for the government to decide on the United States' proposed nomination of American far-right political commentator Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. 'It is still too early, (but) we follow the process. The government will surely give consideration (to public views) and to also preserve the dignity as well as the good relations between Malaysia and the US,' added Anwar. Recently, US President Donald Trump nominated Adams as the US ambassador to Malaysia. Adams' nomination has been criticised by both sides of the political divide, with many criticising his far-right views and vocal support of the Israeli regime. His nomination by Trump will have to be approved by the US Senate before he can assume the role. Former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin have said Malaysia has every right under the Vienna Convention to reject Adams' appointment without providing a reason. A staunch supporter of Israel, Adams had previously compared those who expressed solidarity with the Palestinian plight with those who supported terrorism. PKR Youth have also said that it intends to submit a formal memorandum of protest to the US Embassy, urging the appointment of a more moderate, respected and globally-minded individual, who will embody the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that has long underpinned US-Malaysia relations.

Too early to decide on Nick Adams's nomination as US envoy, says Anwar
Too early to decide on Nick Adams's nomination as US envoy, says Anwar

Daily Express

time3 days ago

  • Politics
  • Daily Express

Too early to decide on Nick Adams's nomination as US envoy, says Anwar

Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Faiz Zainudin, FMT Text Size: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will give the nomination of Nick Adams due consideration and, at the same time, maintain good ties with Washington. PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says it is premature for the government to decide on whether to approve conservative political commentator Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia. Anwar said Putrajaya is following the proper protocol in considering foreign ambassadorial appointments. Advertisement 'It is still too early (to decide),' he told reporters after Friday prayers here. 'Of course, the government will give it due consideration. At the same time, we will maintain good relations between Malaysia and the US.' US president Donald Trump has nominated Adams as Washington's new ambassador to Malaysia. His nomination will need to be confirmed by the US senate before he can assume the role. While no date has been set for the senate vote, Adams is expected to be approved as the Republican-held Senate has backed every Trump nominee since he became president in January. Adams's nomination has faced opposition from former law minister Zaid Ibrahim and former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who said Malaysia had every right under the Vienna Convention to reject the appointment without providing a reason. Zaid described Adams as a 'right-wing agitator and partisan provocateur' who is unfit to serve as a US ambassador because of his lack of diplomatic credentials. Adams previously criticised alleged efforts to 'teach Islam in schools'. Known to be a staunch supporter of Israel, he has said that those who expressed solidarity with Palestinians supported terrorism. Selangor PAS Youth chief Sukri Omar said accepting Adams's nomination will be seen as an insult to the country's Muslim community and the Malaysians who support Palestine. PKR Youth today submitted a memorandum of protest to the US embassy over the nomination. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

France faces colonial-era accusations as Equatorial Guinea challenges asset seizure
France faces colonial-era accusations as Equatorial Guinea challenges asset seizure

Business Insider

time5 days ago

  • Politics
  • Business Insider

France faces colonial-era accusations as Equatorial Guinea challenges asset seizure

Tensions between France and Equatorial Guinea have intensified as the Central African nation accuses Paris of breaching international law and undermining its sovereignty. Equatorial Guinea criticizes France over seized assets linked to claims of corruption. The seizure involves luxury assets of Vice President Teodoro Obiang Mangue, accused of embezzlement. Equatorial Guinea challenges France's actions as violating sovereignty and files a petition with the ICJ. The controversy surrounds allegations that France is unfairly holding onto assets seized from the nation's Vice President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, based on corruption charges. Equatorial Guinea claims the assets rightfully belong to the state and should be returned, and it has filed an urgent petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing France of violating its sovereignty, as reported by Radio France Internationale The disputed residence, which features a private cinema, a hammam, and marble fittings with gold taps, was confiscated under French legislation targeting wealth illicitly acquired by foreign leaders. ' France's approach can be described as paternalistic and even neo-colonial, ' said Carmelo Nvono-Ncá, Equatorial Guinea's ambassador to France. ' We cannot accept such disregard for our sovereignty... we simply cannot accept it,' he added. The backstory The dispute centers on a long-running corruption case in which French courts found Obiang guilty of embezzling public funds to acquire luxury properties. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, Vice President of Equatorial Guinea and son of the country's long-time president, received a three-year suspended prison sentence and a €30 million fine in 2017. French authorities also seized several assets, including a €100 million mansion near the Arc de Triomphe. After the sentencing and asset confiscation, the British government also sanctioned Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. Then–Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab accused him of engaging in ' corrupt contracting arrangements and soliciting bribes, to fund a lavish lifestyle inconsistent with his official salary as a government minister.' Equatorial Guinea later claimed the mansion was part of its diplomatic mission, accusing France of violating the Vienna Convention. But the court sided with France, ruling the property served no diplomatic purpose and belonged to Obiang personally. In a fresh filing to the ICJ, Equatorial Guinea alleges French police recently re-entered the building and changed its locks. The country is demanding ' immediate, full and unrestricted access ' to the site. Under new French legislation, seized assets are to be sold, with proceeds intended to be returned to Equatorial Guinea rather than absorbed by the French state. However, the Equatorial Guinean government has expressed skepticism, accusing France of harboring ulterior motives regarding how the funds will be used after the sale. ' France still does not seem to understand that we Africans will no longer tolerate interference in our domestic affairs, ' said Carmelo Nvono-Ncá, Equatorial Guinea's legal representative. ' It is now evident that France intends to sell the property and to unilaterally determine how the proceeds will be used.' In response, Diego Colas, legal adviser to France's foreign ministry, argued the case is ' clearly without merit. ' Speaking further, he said any potential sale was 'a long way off' and that the authorities' recent visit to the property was merely a 'fact-finding mission ' to assess its condition.

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