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    Malaysia’s foreign relations with other state commenced due to the fact the Malacca Sultanate. At the time, the Malacca Sultanate had trade relations with states like India, Siam, China, Persia, Arabia, Japan and the states round the Malay Archipelago. This culture continued till Malaya performed her independence. In this present day age, specifically in the era of globalization, a state cannot exist in isolation. The present day demands calls for state to rely on one every other for mutual benefits, especially politically, economically and socially. Hence, each and every state in today’s world wants to have relations with different states to obtain this objective primarily based on cultural factors and credibility.

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    Malaysia’s foreign relations with other state commenced due to the fact the Malacca Sultanate. At the time, the Malacca Sultanate had trade relations with states like India, Siam, China, Persia, Arabia, Japan and the states round the Malay Archipelago. This culture continued till Malaya performed her independence. In this present day age, specifically in the era of globalization, a state cannot exist in isolation. The present day demands calls for state to rely on one every other for mutual benefits, especially politically, economically and socially. Hence, each and every state in today’s world wants to have relations with different states to obtain this objective primarily based on cultural factors and credibility.

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    Malaysia’s foreign relations with other state commenced due to the fact the Malacca Sultanate. At the time, the Malacca Sultanate had trade relations with states like India, Siam, China, Persia, Arabia, Japan and the states round the Malay Archipelago. This culture continued till Malaya performed her independence. In this present day age, specifically in the era of globalization, a state cannot exist in isolation. The present day demands calls for state to rely on one every other for mutual benefits, especially politically, economically and socially. Hence, each and every state in today’s world wants to have relations with different states to obtain this objective primarily based on cultural factors and credibility.

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    MALAYSIAN FOREIGN POLICY FORMULATION

    INTRODUCTION
    Malaysias foreign relations with other state commenced due to the fact the
    Malacca Sultanate. At the time, the Malacca Sultanate had trade relations with states
    like India, Siam, China, Persia, Arabia, Japan and the states round the Malay
    Archipelago. This culture continued till Malaya performed her independence. In this
    present day age, specifically in the era of globalization, a state cannot exist in isolation.
    The present day demands calls for state to rely on one every other for mutual benefits,
    especially politically, economically and socially. Hence, each and every state in todays
    world wants to have relations with different states to obtain this objective. However,
    each state is free to decide its very own foreign policies primarily based on cultural
    factors and credibility.
    THE EXPANSION OF MALAYSIAS FOREIGN POLICY
    After Malaysian gain her independence in year 1957 there are lot of alterations
    been smeared by the Prime Minister as head of government. Malaysias Foreign Policy
    which designed since independence, has gone from side to side in six stages amongst
    different Prime Minister. First Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman served from 1957 to
    1970, formulate Malaysias Foreign Policy as Pro-Western and anticommunist because
    of thinking about the country had only just accomplished independence and confronted
    the risk of communism ideology from Malayan Communist Party (MCP). Tun Abdul
    Razak Hussein served from 1970 to 1976 was the second Prime Minister, stresses
    Malaysias Foreign Policy towards development and social mixing by having diplomatic
    bonds with all countries deprived of bias on political beliefs. Meanwhile the third Prime
    Minister was the Tun Hussein Onn from 1976 to 1981, look into defence collaboration
    and stress on national security matter. Tun Mahathir Mohamad was the fourth Prime
    Minister serving from 1981 to 2003, making the Malaysias Foreign Policy by stressing
    the importance on economic bonds and preserving earlier policies. Topics of amity and
    worldwide social righteousness were also important itineraries. The fifth Prime Minister
    was Tun Ahmad Badawi where in his government, he had its personal specific features
    amongst one of which was Islam Hadhari which stresses on universal values, personal
    religiousness, and mastery of scientific and technological knowledge. Islam Hadhari
    used to be to be his own hallmark. The current leadership of Prime Minister with
    philosophy through 1Malaysia, People First, Performance Now, Dato Sri Najib Tun
    Razak seek to continues promoting a forward-looking and realistic foreign policy that
    accelerates trade, draws foreign investment as well as developments Malaysia as a
    steady and peaceable nation. Malaysia will withstand to stimulate moderation through
    the Global Movement of the Moderates (GMM) ingenuity and try to contribute positively
    concerning the peaceable perseverance of clashes around the globe.

    THE METHODOLOGY OF MALAYSIAS FOREIGN POLICY


    1

    To formulate Malaysias Foreign Policy, there are two main approaches and there
    are involving bilateral relationship or one to one relations with other country only such
    Malaysia-Singapore, Malaysia-China, Malaysia-United States and so on. However, in
    multilateral relationships, Malaysia established relations with several countries as one
    set such as the Association of the South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Organization
    of the Islamic Conference (OIC), the Association of Former British-Colonised Countries
    (Commonwealth), United Nations (UN) and many more. To deal with other countries in
    molding foreign relations there are three key mechanisms which giving great extent
    affected, to be specific its vital area in Southeast Asia, its characteristics as an
    exchanging country and additionally its novel demography. However due of changing in
    internal and external factors the Malaysias Foreign Policy may have varied throughout
    the years but the essential standards of the approach have proceeded since freedom.
    Policy making has been steered by the principles of validity composed with uniformity
    and coherency, which have aided the nation's best advantages.
    OUTLINING OF MALAYSIAS FOREIGN POLICY
    Foreign Policy play very importance roles for a state such Malaysia. From those,
    a state continuing pursue an independent, principled and rational foreign policy, set up
    on the ideals of peace, civilization, justice and equality. The predominant drive of its
    foreign policy has been to protect Malaysias sovereignty and national interests as
    nicely as to give meaningfully in the direction of a just and rightful community of nations
    via the habits of tremendous diplomacy. That is why a state such Malaysia very concern
    to formulate own foreign policy by looking to the various perspectives such the
    following:

    Malaysias place is very strategic, being at the maritime crossroad between


    the Pacific and Indian Oceans that are the main passages for the Southeast
    Asia region. Most change between the Middle East and Far East passes
    through the Straits of Malacca. This is why it is imperative for Malaysia to
    preserve friendly ties with overseas nations to make certain the Straits waters
    are peaceful, protected and free from exterior pressures.

    Malaysias democratic political device continually keeps avenues to foster ties


    with different countries. Malaysia practices a democratic gadget that supports
    freedom and prosperity of the people. Malaysia also practices freedom in
    having ties with any country, particularly countries that provide advantages to
    the improvement of Malaysia.

    Demographically, Malaysia includes many races and ethnicities. Each race is


    entitled to get hold of equal rights, as the Bumiputras. The many races of the
    US have ties with their original homelands, like China and India. This in
    addition strengthens ties between Malaysia and these countries.

    Security is an essential issue in any united states became surely, no one


    would like to be threatened via enemies. Thus, countrywide security is an
    important agenda that influences Malaysias foreign policy. Malaysia, being in
    a strategic position, has to be guarded towards infiltration with the aid of
    pirates and terrorists. With that in mind, Malaysia has to foster ties with
    foreign nations to collectively fight terrorism.

    Relations with overseas countries are also linked to historical backgrounds.


    For example, Malaysias ties with Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei are
    important, as historically, those international locations were section of the
    Malay cluster. The same applies to Malaysias family members with the
    Commonwealth nations, as member nations are also former colonies of the
    British. Malaysias ties with West Asia and East Asia are additionally related to
    historical hyperlinks at some point of the Malacca Sultanate.

    In this era, the growth of a country is decided by using its economic success.
    Due to this factor, Malaysia keeps ties with other nations to enhance her
    economy. Foreign Policy also permits technology to be transferred to
    Malaysia. As trading partnerships can solely be fashioned through diplomatic
    ties, as a consequence the want for foreign policy.

    As member of the worldwide community, Malaysia respects the ideas of the


    United Nations Charter as properly as legal guidelines set via other global
    organisations. Hence, global family members are crucial to make certain the
    sovereignty of the country is usually assured.

    In this era of globalisation, a country has to forge ties with overseas countries
    for political, financial and social interests. We ourselves are conscious that
    the conflicts that take place in other international locations have a direct
    impact on Malaysia. In this case, a proactive and visionary foreign policy is
    essential in retaining the countrys interests and sovereignty. Malaysia
    additionally desires to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with other countries to
    make sure her views are constantly taken into consideration.

    Malaysia continues to pursue an independent, principled and pragmatic foreign


    policy, based on the values of peace, humanity, justice, and equality. The overarching
    thrust of its foreign policy has been to protect Malaysias sovereignty and national
    interests as well as to make a contribution meaningfully towards a simply and equitable
    neighborhood of nations thru the behavior of high-quality diplomacy.

    REFERENCES
    K Md Khalid. 2009. Malaysian Foreign Policy Orientation and Relations in the PostMahathir Years (online) www. eprints.um.edu.my (23 Nov 16).
    AzhariKarim. 2013. Malaysia and the ASEAN Community: Institutional Democracy and
    Active Regional Integration Inquiry on Role of Youth, Democracy and Community
    Building. The Foreign Policy Study Group (FPSG) (online) www.spf.org (23 Nov
    16).
    South-South Information Gateway. 2006. An Overview of Malaysia's Foreign Policy
    (online) www.ssig.gov.my (23 Nov 16).

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