{
  "id": 14143327,
  "title": "Malaysia cautious over proposal to co-chair The Hague Group, says Tok Mat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/malaysia-cautious-over-proposal-to-co-chair-the-hague-group-says-tok-14143327",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:50:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/13/malaysia-cautious-over-proposal-to-co-chair-the-hague-group-says-tok-mat/238925"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — When discussing a proposal for Malaysia to co-chair The Hague Group alongside South Africa, the Malaysian government must exercise caution, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. This request comes from several countries, but the Dewan Rakyat was informed that Malaysia's status as a non-party to relevant international conventions, such as the Rome Statute, creates legal challenges that could conflict with the Federal Constitution. Foreign Minister Mohamad stated that accepting this role could raise concerns about Malaysia's participation in certain international legal instruments. He emphasized that Malaysia should remain a co-sponsor and principal sponsor of the group, rather than co-chair, due to these legal constraints. The proposal follows Malaysia's active involvement in The Hague Group, an international platform aimed at increasing pressure on Israel in relation to the Palestinian issue.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Malaysia must carefully consider a proposal by several countries for it to co-chair The Hag...",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Malaysia Cautious Over Proposal To Co-chair The Hague Group - Mohamad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/general-malaysia-cautious-over-proposal-to-co-chair-the-hague-group",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:38:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Malaysia cautious over proposal to co-chair Hague Group, says Tok Mat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/malaysia-cautious-over-proposal-to-co-chair-hague-group-says-tok-mat",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:06:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysia cautious over proposal to co-chair The Hague Group, says Tok Mat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/malaysia-cautious-over-proposal-to-co-chair-the-hague-group-says-tok",
        "published": "2026-10-13T06:50:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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