Malaysia’s Playbook: Neutral by Design, Strategic by Choice — and Why PETRONAS & BOEING Still “Buys Long”
Written by Amarjeet Singh @ AJ Malaysia didn’t sideline any partners. We scaled partnerships with everyone — the United States and China, India and Japan, Brazil and South Africa, and the rest of the world — to protect jobs, lower input costs, and anchor stability. Here’s how the US–Malaysia trade shift fits that strategy, what PETRONAS’ global posture really looks like, why importing LNG on long-term contracts is a strength (not a weakness), and how Malaysia Aviation Group’s Boeing order sits inside a multi-year turnaround — strategic shopping, not surrender . 1) We work with all — because we are pro-Malaysia Under Malaysia’s chairmanship, Kuala Lumpur advanced a clear line: we are not pro-U.S. or pro-China; we’re pro-Malaysia . That’s why we pursued a reciprocal trade arrangement with the U.S. (selective tariff relief plus cooperation in technology and critical minerals) while continuing deep engagement with other partners. It widens market acc...