KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — A coalition of youth wings, including Parti Keadilan Rakyat Youth, handed an official memorandum to the United States (US) Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to protest the nomination of Nick Adams as US Ambassador to Malaysia.
Keadilan Youth deputy chief Muhammad Izuan Ahmad Kasim said three representatives were permitted onto the embassy grounds and were informed that the memorandum would be submitted to the US administration for further consideration.
The coalition is seeking that the nomination be withdrawn and a more moderate, professional candidate who respects Malaysia’s sensitivities be appointed.
“The role of an ambassador is to serve as a bridge between two nations, so we do not want someone who is tasked with that to destroy the bridge instead.
“The memorandum rejects the nomination on several major reasons, including divisive rhetoric, Islamophobic views, open support towards Zionism, sexist statements that do not respect gender equality and do not reflect a balanced and professional diplomatic spirit,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Approximately 100 participants from diverse backgrounds, representing the voice of Malaysians, including AMANAH Youth, DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY), IKRAM Muda, and Mahaasiswa AMANAH, attended the memorandum handover.
— Bernama
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Members of the youth wings from several parties, including Parti Keadilan Rakyat, DAP, and Parti Amanah Negara, protest outside the United States (US) Embassy in Kuala Lumpur against the nomination of conservative author Nick Adams as US Ambassador to Malaysia, on July 18, 2025. — Picture via FACEBOOK/AMK MALAYSIA[/caption]
