The government has identified a candidate for Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States and is in the process of obtaining the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said obtaining royal consent is a standard procedure for such appointments, and he will carry it out soon.

“The candidate has been identified, and the process is in place. InsyaAllah, once I return from Bahrain, I will submit the name to the king and seek His Majesty’s consent,” he told reporters after performing Friday prayers at Masjid As-Salam in Puchong Perdana today.

Anwar was responding to questions regarding the replacement for Nazri Abdul Aziz, whose two-year tenure as Malaysia’s ambassador to the US ended last Sunday.

Nazri assumed the role on Feb 9, 2023, and according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, his appointment was based on his extensive experience in government administration.

The prime minister is scheduled to make an official visit to Bahrain next week.

- Bernama

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