Mahathir said that his government would likely reverse some policies implemented by the long-ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, including a highly unpopular goods and services tax. The 92-year-old told a news conference he supported China's Belt and Road initiative (BRI) but said Malaysia reserved the right to renegotiate terms of some agreements with Beijing, if necessary. "We have no problem with that (BRI), except of course we would not like to see too many warships in this area because (a) warship attracts other warships," he said. Asked about the idea of renegotiation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang did not address the issue directly, but said the two countries' relations were developing well. "This is worth both sides cherishing and safeguarding," Geng added, at a regular news briefing in Beijing.

Source: bd News24 May 10, 2018 09:33 UTC