M'sia committed to providing RM100mil in reconstruction aid to Gaza - Mohamad
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to providing RM100 million in reconstruction aid to Gaza, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last year, but its implementation has been hampered by the deteriorating security situation in the territory.
Malaysia remains committed to providing RM100 million in reconstruction aid to Gaza, as stated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. However, implementation has been impeded due to the deteriorating security situation in the territory. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan explained that the aid would be delivered when conditions permit, which has not been the case as Israel continues to become more aggressive and destroy Gaza.
Over RM89 million has been provided through the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine since 2023, with more than RM12 million disbursed this year. Mohamad plans to seek clarification from Myanmar regarding claims that about 300 citizens, repatriated from Malaysia, are still detained by the military. Additionally, the government will persist in diplomatic efforts to seek clarification on Malaysian climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim's death in Nepal, taking into account a new ordinance that allows victims to be declared dead without waiting for the 12-year period under the country's laws.
Malaysia continues to diversify its sources of supply, such as crude oil and fertilizers, to mitigate risks from geopolitical tensions.
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