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Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, JUL 18 – Malaysia faces weekly protests against Nick Adams' nomination due to his Islamophobic remarks and pro-Israel stance amid critical US trade negotiations, with 34.5 million people affected, analysts say.
- July 18, 2025, Malaysian protesters rallied outside the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, chanting `Reject Nick Adams` and `Destroy America`.
- On July 18, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was too early to decide, while noting Malaysia’s need to balance US trade deadlines.
- Protesters submitted a memorandum to the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, citing `divisive rhetoric` used by Adams and calling his postings insensitive.
- Facing rising backlash, coalition figures pledged weekly protests while highlighting Adams as an `alpha male` social media provocateur.
- Relying on pragmatism, analysts caution that Malaysia’s diplomatic efforts may be strained as it races to finalize a trade deal with Washington, as the August 1 deadline approaches.
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Donald Trump has nominated Nick Adams, who has distinguished himself by his anti-Muslim remarks, to represent the Americans in this country where Islam is the predominant religion.
Malaysia: Protest outside US embassy over appointment of ‘alpha male’ as ambassador
Nick Adam's postings fiercely condemning Islam and supporting Israel's military war in Gaza have enraged Muslims in Malaysia, sparking a rare protest against a foreign diplomatic appointment in the Southeast Asian country.
Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia.
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Macau BusinessMalaysians protest against Trump's 'loyalist' nominee for US envoy
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday (Jul 18) that it was "still too early" for the government to decide whether to approve Nick Adams as the next US ambassador to Malaysia.
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