SINGAPORE -- Malaysia's pursuit of economic growth as a middle power between China and the U.S. is shaping up to be a test for new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as other Southeast Asian countries position themselves as cheap alternatives for manufacturing.
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Malaysia's 'middle power' ambition faces rivals in own backyard
New PM Anwar Ibrahim seeks opportunity in U.S.-China rivalry but competition abounds
A factory of Malaysian national automaker Proton. Vietnamese rival VinFast has moved ahead in electric-vehicle production. © Reuters
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