Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: AP
Opinion
Opinion
Mahathir’s belt and road balancing act confirms Malaysia’s ‘middle power’ ambitions
- Some observers suggest Malaysia has plenty of room to move in negotiations with China. In reality, it finds itself in a tight spot with limited options
- Malaysia is not in a position to deliver the project on its own and is therefore inclined to stick with China, its largest trading partner
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: AP