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by HIDAYATH HISHAM
MALAYSIA was the first country to openly raise the Gaza issue with US President Donald Trump during a leaders’ meeting at the 47th ASEAN Summit.
Prime Minister (PM) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the bold move reflected Malaysia’s firm and principled foreign policy, which does not bow to external pressure or influence, especially on humanitarian and Palestinian matters.
“I did not make a big public announcement, but this is an undeniable fact. No other country dared to speak openly to Trump about the atrocities in Gaza except Malaysia,” he said during PM’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Anwar said while the remarks to Trump were made diplomatically, the message was clear — Malaysia demands a comprehensive resolution to the crisis in Gaza and Palestine.
“I did not raise the issue privately. I told him directly that the solution for Gaza must be comprehensive and just. That is the maximum we can do within the framework of international relations,” he said.
He added that Malaysia’s decision to confront the issue head-on demonstrated the country’s independent and principled foreign policy, even in the sensitive diplomatic settings involving global powers.
“Malaysia will not remain silent in the face of injustice. Despite pressure, we continue to uphold humanitarian principles. This is not about narrow politics, but about dignity and universal justice,” he said.
Anwar added that Malaysia’s trade and foreign policies complement each other in defending human rights while preserving national sovereignty.
“We can negotiate trade deals without yielding to political pressure, while still standing firm for the rights of the Palestinian people and opposing Zionist brutality,” he said.
He also rebuked critics who accused the government of being silent on Gaza, saying Malaysia had long been among the earliest and strongest voices internationally.
“The problem is, some don’t know the facts but are quick to judge. In reality, Malaysia has spoken out consistently not just at the United Nations (UN), but even in front of the US president himself,” he said.
Anwar said Malaysia will continue to advocate for Palestine on every international platform and urged the global community not to compromise with any form of violence in Gaza.
“We will never bow to any power that oppresses others. Malaysia will stand with the Palestinian people, always,” he said.
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