Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet discussed the Republican Party’s defeat in the US midterm elections at today’s Cabinet meeting. (Facebook pic)PETALING JAYA: The government is examining the short- and medium-term impact of political developments in the US on Malaysia, after the Republican Party suffered defeats in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was discussed in depth at today's Cabinet meeting, and Putrajaya would continue to monitor the situation and consider its potential implications, including those affecting reciprocal tariffs.

“Our relations with the current administration, as well as with incumbent and newly elected members of Congress, including those in the House of Representatives, will continue,” he said after Friday prayers here.