Anwar lauds MCBA for seizing container suspected of carrying goods to Israel
PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has commended the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) for swiftly seizing a container at Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP), Johor, suspected of carrying strategic goods for export to Israel. In a Face...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim lauded the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) for promptly apprehending a container at Tanjung Pelepas Port, Malaysia, which was suspected of carrying goods destined for Israel. The seizure, detailed in a Facebook post on August 7, 2026, showcased Malaysia's commitment to preventing the transit of trade that could potentially support the Israeli regime's actions against the Palestinian people.
Anwar expressed his satisfaction with MCBA's swift action, reaffirming Malaysia's adherence to international law and its stance against aiding the Israeli regime's aggression. The MCBA's move aligns with Malaysia's compliance with The Hague Group's principles and a ban imposed since December 2023, which prohibits Israeli vessels and cargo-carrying vessels from utilizing the nation's ports.
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