Harapan: What's Malaysia's stand on new Aus-UK-US nuclear sub deal?

Published: Sep 18, 2021 2:16 AM | Updated: Sep 19, 2021 1:23 AM

Putrajaya has been urged to state Malaysia’s stand on a new trilateral security deal, which will see Australia armed with nuclear submarines.

In a statement today, Pakatan Harapan’s security committee said Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein and Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah should state Malaysia’s stand in Parliament.

“Malaysia is geographically situated in the middle of intense geopolitical competition. Malaysia must make its stand clear.

“In the nation’s interest...

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