"Malaysia has always maintained its neutrality; it has never pursued an aggressive foreign policy," Sabu asserted. "Our membership in the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War is the best example of this," he added. Therefore, Sabu said, the new government would "reconsider" former Prime Minister Najib Razak's decision to send Malaysian troops to Saudi Arabia. It remains unclear, however, exactly how many Malaysian troops are currently deployed there. *Ali Murat Alhas contributed to this story from Ankara "Malaysia has always maintained its neutrality; it has never pursued an aggressive foreign policy,” Sabu asserted.

 

"Our membership in the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War is the best example of this,” he added.

Therefore, Sabu said, the new government would "reconsider” former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s decision to send Malaysian troops to Saudi Arabia.

It remains unclear, however, exactly how many Malaysian troops are currently deployed there.

*Ali Murat Alhas contributed to this story from Ankara