Malaysia perbaharui ikrar USD1 juta kepada UNRWA
Menteri Luar Mohamad Hasan seru negara lain meningkatkan pembiayaan kepada agensi itu demi bela pelarian Palestin.
Malaysia has renewed its pledge of USD1 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for the period 2026-2030, according to Mohamad Hasan, the Foreign Minister. This commitment is crucial for UNRWA to continue assisting Palestinian refugees. Malaysia contributed around USD6.7 million (RM27.4 million) to UNRWA last year for the fiscal year 2026-2030.
The minister urged other member states to increase their support for UNRWA and emphasized that predictable and substantial financing is vital for the agency to carry out its mandate. UNRWA continues to provide basic services, protection, and assistance to millions of Palestinian refugees across the region. It is a lifeline that must operate without any hindrance, he said at the Ministerial Meeting on Supporting UNRWA during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
Malaysia has been a regular contributor to UNRWA since 1978 when it made a first five-year commitment of USD1 million for the period 2021-2025, but has significantly increased its support following the outbreak of the Gaza War, contributing over USD6 million to the agency since November 2023. The minister also used the platform to condemn the Israeli incursion and seizure of the Qalandia Training Center, stating that UN premises cannot be violated and their sanctity and uniqueness must be respected.
He called on the Security Council to implement the existing UN resolution on Palestine and stressed that the UN Charter and International Court of Justice decisions must be upheld.
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- Malaysia perbaharui ikrar USD1 juta kepada UNRWA freemalaysiatoday.com
- Mohamad Hasan: Malaysia increases UNRWA contribution by US$1mil nst.com.my
