Malaysia up next in Duterte tour of 'countries that matter' | Global News

ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ

Malaysia up next in Duterte tour of ‘countries that matter’

/ 02:54 PM October 28, 2016

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte AP FILE PHOTO

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte AP FILE PHOTO

DAVAO CITY—After China, Brunei and Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte is now preparing for a state visit to Malaysia to talk about ways on how to end piracy along the Malacca Strait.

Duterte, who continued to rail against the US and other critics of his drug war, said he will complete his tour with a visit to Malaysia because this is one of the countries that mattered to him.

Article continues after this advertisement

“That’s why, after this, I’m going to Malaysia to complete my tour because these are the only countries that matter to me,” Duterte said.

FEATURED STORIES

He said he looks forward to his talk with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, and again with Indonesian President Joko Widodo to do something about the piracy along the Malacca Strait.

“Malaysia because of the Malacca strait, there is this piracy going on every now and then. It is a high time to talk to (Indonesian President Joko) Widodo and probably (Malaysian Prime Minister) Najib (Razak), we have to do something about it,” he added.

Article continues after this advertisement

Duterte hinted he will adopt a hardline stance in dealing with piracy – similar to the way he has been dealing with illegal drug.

Article continues after this advertisement

“For Malaysia, I don’t know the standard but Indonesia, mga hardliner kami (we are hardliners) for anything that creates an outrage in a human being,” he said. IDL

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORIES

Duterte treated like ‘a rockstar’ at Asean Summit, says Andanar

Article continues after this advertisement

Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia agree on joint air patrols

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

MOST READ
entertainment
newsinfo
newsinfo
newsinfo
sports
www
newsinfo
newsinfo
newsinfo
www
newsinfo
TAGS: Malacca Strait, Malaysia, piracy, Rodrigo Duterte, state visit

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the and acknowledge that I have read the .

© Copyright 1997-2024 ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies.