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Malaysia receives 3 notices from US over stance on Hamas, MidEast war
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says two notices, sent to Wisma Putra on Oct 13 and Oct 30, requested Malaysia change its position of refusing to recognise Hamas as a terrorist group.
Anwar Ibrahim previously said he received ‘threats’ from Western powers over his criticism of the Israeli government following the war in Gaza. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that Malaysia has received three “demarches”, or diplomatic notices, from the US embassy on Malaysia’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and Hamas.
He said two notices, sent to Wisma Putra on Oct 13 and Oct 30, requested Malaysia change its position of refusing to recognise Hamas as a terrorist group.
The other notice, received on Oct 18, involved Malaysia’s ambassador to Washington being called by the US state department to explain Putrajaya’s firm stand on the Palestine-Israel conflict.
“I also spoke at a recent event last week, and I emphasised that Malaysia remains steadfast in our independent stance, our humanitarian considerations, and our view of the (Israeli) invasion as unlawful from both a legal and international perspective,” he told the Dewan Rakyat during the prime minister’s question time today.
A “demarche” is frequently used in international relations and diplomatic affairs, in which a government may issue a notice to convey its official position or request to another government.
During the Palestinian solidarity rally at Axiata Arena last Wednesday, Anwar claimed that he was threatened by Western powers for his criticism of the Israeli government following the war in Gaza.
Anwar said he will continue supporting the Palestinians despite the threats.
He noted that many countries had not considered Israel’s assault on Gaza since 1948 an invasion, despite having condemned Russia for invading Ukraine.
“When Israel occupied the Palestinian territories for decades, it was considered legitimate and unchallenged by countries, including the US,” he said.
Anwar also said Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan had contacted him to inform him of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s intention to organise a conference of the heads of Islamic countries.
He said the conference would involve countries that have taken stern stances against Israel’s invasion, including Brazil, Russia and China.
“I have instructed the foreign minister to contact Turkey and Saudi Arabia. There may be a justification for an emergency meeting involving countries like Brazil, Russia and China, which have taken a firm stance against Israeli violence,” he said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that Malaysia has received three “demarches”, or diplomatic notices, from the US embassy on Malaysia’s position on the Israel-Palestine conflict and Hamas.
He said two notices, sent to Wisma Putra on Oct 13 and Oct 30, requested Malaysia change its position of refusing to recognise Hamas as a terrorist group.
The other notice, received on Oct 18, involved Malaysia’s ambassador to Washington being called by the US state department to explain Putrajaya’s firm stand on the Palestine-Israel conflict.
“I also spoke at a recent event last week, and I emphasised that Malaysia remains steadfast in our independent stance, our humanitarian considerations, and our view of the (Israeli) invasion as unlawful from both a legal and international perspective,” he told the Dewan Rakyat during the prime minister’s question time today.
A “demarche” is frequently used in international relations and diplomatic affairs, in which a government may issue a notice to convey its official position or request to another government.
During the Palestinian solidarity rally at Axiata Arena last Wednesday, Anwar claimed that he was threatened by Western powers for his criticism of the Israeli government following the war in Gaza.
Anwar said he will continue supporting the Palestinians despite the threats.
He noted that many countries had not considered Israel’s assault on Gaza since 1948 an invasion, despite having condemned Russia for invading Ukraine.
“When Israel occupied the Palestinian territories for decades, it was considered legitimate and unchallenged by countries, including the US,” he said.
Anwar also said Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan had contacted him to inform him of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s intention to organise a conference of the heads of Islamic countries.
He said the conference would involve countries that have taken stern stances against Israel’s invasion, including Brazil, Russia and China.
“I have instructed the foreign minister to contact Turkey and Saudi Arabia. There may be a justification for an emergency meeting involving countries like Brazil, Russia and China, which have taken a firm stance against Israeli violence,” he said.
Malaysia has been conducting business as usual with Russia, so Malaysia has Zero moral standing to criticise countries which still do business as usual with Israel.
ReplyDeleteMfer, now u r equating Russia special military operation on the same level as those f*cked Zionists' abattoir operation in Gaza Strip!
DeleteBravo… watch out yr karmic response.
Russki barbarians have butchered far more Ukrainian civilians than civilians killed in Gaza.
DeleteVery likely outcome after Malaysia's Syok Sendiri Fuck You stance against American and Western policy.
ReplyDeleteThe vast majority of the foreign investors Malaysia is courting are public listed companies with independent Boards.
When a proposal to build a new factory , logistics center or data centre in Malaysia comes before the Board for approval, somebody is going to challenge - what the F are you guys doing investing with this bunch of Jihadis ?
You guys stupid or something ?
Wakakakaka…
DeleteWestern moneyed capitalists uphold profiteering on the first priority.
If the investing locations offer enough attractive ROI these bunch of f*ckers would rush no time to go & invest there.
Similarly with all the demoNcratic moneyed vultures compete to invest in communist China!
U, stupid or what?
Ooop… just fart to ease that boring daily existence.
Malaysia's neighbours are playing this issue so much more strategically than Malaysia.
ReplyDeleteIndonesia, so much more powerful than Malaysia, and much larger Muslim population, in absolute numbers and in percentage terms.
Jokowi supports Palestine, and has called for a ceasefire.
BUT he has pointedly avoided deliberately Effing the Yanks and the Europeans.
In international relations you be careful deliberately Effing people you may need favours later down the line.
All countries need to watch their National Interest.
Know-nothing mfer, u should have read the Indonesian newspapers before u fart!
DeleteBetter still roam some Indonesian weblogs to know the Indonesia political ground rules.
Jokowi is in his last leg of his presidency. He DID voice hard & vigorously against the Israel & Yank in the curren5 Israel/Hamas conflict!