Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim asserts Malaysia will continue to speak truth on global issues, highlighting its stance on the West Asian conflict and criticising international silence over attacks in Iran.
KOTA BHARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to an independent foreign policy.
He stated the nation will continue to speak truth on the international stage, even when its stance is difficult for major powers to accept.
This position was clearly reflected in Malaysia’s response to the West Asian conflict. Anwar highlighted the country’s condemnation of recent United States-backed Israeli attacks on Iran.
He revealed that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for Malaysia’s support.
“He expressed appreciation to the federal government and the Malaysian Parliament for condemning the attacks by Israel and the United States, and for giving strong support in safeguarding the right to freedom in Iran,” he stated.
The Prime Minister extended Malaysia’s condolences for the casualties, including religious leaders and military personnel.
He expressed particular distress over the deaths of schoolchildren in the attacks.
Anwar criticised the muted global response to these events, contrasting it with the reaction such incidents would receive elsewhere.
“Just imagine if this had happened in the West, the whole world would be in uproar for weeks and months condemning the attacks,” he stated.
He noted a profound disparity in international sympathy when victims are from an Islamic nation.
“I was deeply affected when schoolchildren were killed; almost no country issued statements expressing sympathy for the children and their families or condemning these attacks by Israel and the United States,” Anwar added.
He made these remarks during the opening ceremony for the new LTSIP terminal.
The event was also attended by Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud, Transport Minister Anthony Loke, and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.
