Don’t politicise BlackRock issue, says PM Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim waves to the crowd at the Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, June 21, 2024. He said while everyone has the right to disagree with the government, they should not undermine its efforts in raising issues concerning Gaza. — Bernama pic
Friday, 21 Jun 2024 4:41 PM MYT
PETALING JAYA, June 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties, particularly the opposition, not to politicise BlackRock’s purported involvement in the restructuring of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
He said while everyone has the right to disagree with the government, they should not undermine its efforts in raising issues concerning Gaza.
“Do not use this issue (BlackRock) because the issue (the attacks in Gaza) should unite us. Criticise me if you must, no problem. But if it’s to grandstand and show they are more heroic, then who allowed Israeli companies to operate here in the first place?” he said.
He told reporters this after performing Friday prayers at the Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque here today.
Anwar said the government has taken a firm stance to cancel collaborations with all companies operating in Israel.
However, he said similar actions currently cannot be taken against Israeli-linked companies operating in other countries to ensure the national economy remains unaffected.
“I have decided to cancel cooperation with all Israeli companies operating from Israel... but for companies with operations in America, Germany, China, that are linked to Israel, we are unable to cancel at this time as it would impact our economy.
“So while I will staunchly advocate for and defend the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, I do not want to weaken our country’s economic strength. If a company is from Israel, I remain firm,” Anwar said.
The opposition has alleged that BlackRock, a firm purportedly linked to Israel, has taken up stakes in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). — Bernama
Friday, 21 Jun 2024 4:41 PM MYT
PETALING JAYA, June 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties, particularly the opposition, not to politicise BlackRock’s purported involvement in the restructuring of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
He said while everyone has the right to disagree with the government, they should not undermine its efforts in raising issues concerning Gaza.
“Do not use this issue (BlackRock) because the issue (the attacks in Gaza) should unite us. Criticise me if you must, no problem. But if it’s to grandstand and show they are more heroic, then who allowed Israeli companies to operate here in the first place?” he said.
He told reporters this after performing Friday prayers at the Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque here today.
Anwar said the government has taken a firm stance to cancel collaborations with all companies operating in Israel.
However, he said similar actions currently cannot be taken against Israeli-linked companies operating in other countries to ensure the national economy remains unaffected.
“I have decided to cancel cooperation with all Israeli companies operating from Israel... but for companies with operations in America, Germany, China, that are linked to Israel, we are unable to cancel at this time as it would impact our economy.
“So while I will staunchly advocate for and defend the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, I do not want to weaken our country’s economic strength. If a company is from Israel, I remain firm,” Anwar said.
The opposition has alleged that BlackRock, a firm purportedly linked to Israel, has taken up stakes in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB). — Bernama
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ReplyDeletePrivate boycotts against American brands are fine. The Malaysian Government can truthfully say its just consumer choice, Nothing to do with the Malaysian Government.
Malaysian sanctions against Israeli firms, the Americans don't like it, but they cannot intervene directly.
Malaysian Government or Government-linked entities putting boycotts or sanctions against US companies just for their links to Israel would be a self-destructive exercise for Malaysia.
You want to sanction Intel ?
The Intel ecosystem in Penang and Kedah - Intel directly, their suppliers, contractors, service providers etc. etc. employ tens of thousands of people in Penang and Kedah, many are Muslim Melayu.