PUTRAJAYA (Jan 5): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will continue to uphold and speak out for the sovereign rights of all nations, particularly those that were once colonised, in line with international law. He said Malaysia’s stance reflects its position as a developing nation that consistently respects the principles of international law and global order. Referring to his remarks on recent developments in Venezuela, Anwar said Malaysia, despite being a developing country, remains a free and sovereign nation guided by legal principles and international norms. He said the use of force against a sovereign nation to remove its head of government through external intervention was unjustifiable. Trump also announced that the US would administer Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” is secured.

Source: The Edge Markets January 05, 2026 07:09 UTC