KUALA LUMPUR (June 12): Malaysia is not being pressured by any West Asian country, including Saudi Arabia, which is involved in a regional crisis, to severe ties with Qatar, International Trade and Industry Minister II Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan was reported as saying by Bernama.

The national news agency yesterday reported him as saying that Malaysia adopted a policy of non-intervention in the affairs of other countries and this was the reason why it was not pressured to cut diplomatic relations.

"As we observe such a policy, we are able to sideline any negative impact and maintain the good diplomatic relations currently existing with these countries including Qatar.

"For Malaysia, we just want to be the best trading partner without interfering in the political conflict of any other country," Bernama reported Ong as telling reporters after officiating the Gopeng MCA annual general meeting here yesterday.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Yemen, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing the Gulf state of supporting terrorist organisations.