00:00Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says it is premature for the government to decide on whether to approve conservative political commentator Nick Adams as the next U.S. ambassador to Malaysia.
00:11Anwar said Pucca Jaya is following the proper protocol in considering foreign ambassadorial appointments.
00:18He added that the government will give the matter due consideration while ensuring that Malaysia maintains good relations with the U.S.
00:25U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Adams as Washington's new ambassador to Malaysia.
00:31His nomination will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before he can assume the role.
00:36While no date has been set for the Senate vote, Adams is expected to be approved as the Republican-held Senate has backed every Trump nominee since he became president in January.
