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Anwar: Hishammuddin’s ‘big brother’ remark makes Malaysia look servile to China
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Publish date: Sat, 03 Apr 2021, 05:06 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein for using what he termed as inappropriate terminology during a working visit to China.
Although he did not deny China is a friend to Malaysia with whom better trade and investment ties should be forged, Anwar expressed astonishment over the fact that Hishammuddin referred to the nation as Malaysia’s “big brother” during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
“This is not the language and style that should be used in the diplomatic world and international relations, as it seemingly implies Malaysia is a puppet to a foreign power,” he said in a statement.
Anwar characterised Hishammuddin’s remarks as an insult to Malaysia, a country which does not support any of the world’s superpowers.
“The minister should immediately apologise to the Malaysian rakyat, and withdraw his tactless remark,” he said in a Facebook post.
Hishammuddin visited China as part of the republic’s efforts to reach out to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in resolving the ongoing political crisis in Myanmar.
The meeting took place on Thursday, where the minister was reported to have told Wang that China and Malaysia are brothers, and that China would always be Malaysia’s elder brother.
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Servile or puppet is not the language and style that should be used to score political point.
https://mobile.twitter.com/QiZHAI/status/1377825950281310210
What Hishammuddin said is, "We are one big family" and "You will always be my elder brother" which Wang Yi reply" We are brother"
2021-04-03 18:27
So in Malaysia when Politicians say to Chinese Malaysians during CNY visit that We are one big family he actually mean I am your big brother.
Is this make Chinese Malaysians look servile to the Politician?
2021-04-03 18:48
By Bernama | 2021-04-03 20:52:59
KUALA LUMPUR (April 3): Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said that the term "elder brother" he used at a joint press conference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi was a sign of him being respectful to the latter.
In a Twitter post today, Hishammuddin explained that the phrase that he used was not referring to Malaysia-China bilateral relations as strong ties are based on mutual trust and equality.
“Respecting that Wang Yi is older, and a more senior foreign minister, hence [he is] an ‘elder brother’ to me personally. Being respectful does not signify weakness.
“Rest assured that Malaysia remains independent, principled and pragmatic in terms of our foreign policy, founded on the values of peace, humanity, justice and equality. We will continue to contribute meaningfully towards a just and equitable community of nations,” he said.
Earlier, PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim criticised Hishammuddin for using the term "big brother" and described it as an insult to Malaysia.
According to Anwar, such a description is not appropriate in the world of diplomatic and international relations.
2021-04-03 21:11
calling an elder or more influential/powerful close friend 'taikor' in kopi tiam or mamak kedai banter might be okay for some
but doing that in international diplomatic relations is, I don't know, could possibly expose one to the risk of ridicule & maybe different kinds of interpretation by different guys, not all of which might be positive or desirable
like accusation of fawning, worshipping or servility, to name just a few
2021-04-03 22:26
hisham should have stuck to more professional, well thought & neutral diplospeak
2021-04-03 22:26
GLCs' appointment, universities entrant why Chinese not treat like brother?
Posted by Sslee > Apr 3, 2021 6:48 PM | Report Abuse
So in Malaysia when Politicians say to Chinese Malaysians during CNY visit that We are one big family he actually mean I am your big brother.
Is this make Chinese Malaysians look servile to the Politician?
2021-04-03 22:29
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haiya, China and Malaysia have nearly thousand years friendships since melaca kingdom. in the old century, China have the superpower of navy and protect against melaca happen from the history.
only later, Purtugal came, Holland come and British later to conquer Malaya. later also Japan. These period were yes you call servile to them.
2021-04-03 18:03