Malaysia’s Anwar warns against global powers weaponizing trade
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PM says interdependence becoming source of vulnerability for middle-ranking nations
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech during Nikkei’s Future of Asia forum in Tokyo on June 10. (Photo by Sae Kamae)
SHOTARO TANI
June 10, 2026 07:46 JST
Updated on June 10, 2026 15:22 JST
TOKYO — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has criticized major powers for weaponizing the interconnectedness of the world economy, accusing them of creating vulnerabilities for smaller nations.
