SEBERANG PERAI, April 12 -- Malaysia must leverage its strengths and work with fellow Asean countries to face the impact of the 24 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States (US), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said he had reached out to neighbouring Asean nations to stand together in addressing the situation.

"So we are not facing this challenge as one country but as a united front with all 10 Asean countries," he said.

Anwar added that Malaysia, in the spirit of Asean solidarity, would continue working towards solutions to overcome the challenge.

However, he stressed that Malaysia must also set a strong example as a harmonious and stable nation.

"Malaysia must remain peaceful, its economy remains stable with cl...