Malaysia reaffirms fight against Islamophobia, online hate

Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to combat Islamophobia, religious discrimination, and hate speech, including online, at a high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC). Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan emphasized that the country could not ignore the alarming global rise in intolerance, xenophobia, and religious discrimination, including Islamophobia.

He welcomed the appointment of the UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia, aligning with Malaysia's own appointment of a special representative to combat Islamophobia. Mohamad also highlighted the growing role of digital platforms in spreading hate speech and called upon tech companies, civil society, and member states to foster a responsible digital ecosystem, ensuring the digital sphere remains a safe space for constructive dialogue.

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