Their only options aren't alliance with Russia or being the US lap dog. But the US is their third largest trading partner, nearly every top 25, non-asain trading partner is anti-russia. And Russia isn't even a top 25 partner. Further Russia shot down their 777 back in 2014 and always denied fault.
Even if Malaysia hates the US, I don't understand what's in it for them to get in bed with Russia who should have as much influence on the world stage as Italy or Greece. Not like Russia could replace the US and our allies as economic partners, just Malaysian exports to the US is about equivalent to 2% of the entire Russian GDP.
Malaysia's top trading partners in 2023 are headed by Singapore, China, United States, Hong Kong & Japan
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