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Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn has arrived in Malaysia for an official two-day visit, during which the third Malaysia-Cambodia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation will be reconvened after a 20-year gap, signalling renewed momentum in regional ties.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended Malaysia's policy of barring Israeli citizens, asserting the decision reflects opposition to perceived oppression rather than anti-Jewish sentiment, despite criticism from US lawmakers.
Columbia University scholar Professor Joseph Massad has defended Malaysia's longstanding refusal to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, characterizing the position as a principled stand against genocide rather than antisemitism.
Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has formally restated the country's decades-old policy of refusing to recognise Israel, after the US State Department sought clarification regarding the recent expulsion of an Israeli citizen.
ABIM has denounced eight US Congress members' pressure regarding Malaysia's Network School investigation, asserting it infringes national sovereignty and calling for respect of independent legal processes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's longstanding ban on Israeli citizens entering the country, dismissing calls from eight United States congressmen for the policy to be reconsidered.
Democratic Action Party MPs Syahredzan Johan and Lim Lip Eng have backed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's position that Malaysia retains full discretion over its immigration enforcement, including the deportation of Israeli nationals found in the country.
Malaysia has dismissed pressure from eight US Democratic members of Congress over its ban on Israeli citizens, with the government reaffirming its principled foreign policy and unwavering support for Palestinians.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering commitment to its long-standing ban on Israeli nationals entering the country, brushing aside criticism from eight US Democratic congressmen who challenged the policy.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng calls for Malaysia to uphold Palestinian rights whilst managing the Network School controversy through measured diplomacy with the United States.
Over 100 United States House Democrats supported an amendment to terminate approximately US$3.3 billion in annual military aid to Israel, though the measure failed to pass. The vote reflects deepening party divisions on Middle East policy.
Malaysia will pursue legal and diplomatic measures against Norway for cancelling the export licence for Naval Strike Missiles intended for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships, Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi announced.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's dedication to maintaining an independent and non-aligned foreign policy, signalling the nation's intent to navigate regional complexities without binding allegiances.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned what he characterises as inconsistent enforcement of international law, pointing to a Norway missile incident as proof of selective application by powerful nations.
Malaysia has pledged US$1 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, committing US$200,000 annually over five years from 2026 to 2030 at the UNRWA Pledging Conference in New York.
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has clarified that a May delegation visit to Myanmar does not signal recognition of the country's military-led government, reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to ASEAN's Five-Point Consensus.
The Dewan Rakyat will examine the Corporate Renewable Energy Energy Supply Scheme's progress, Malaysia's Myanmar policy under the Five-Point Consensus, and national data sovereignty initiatives during today's sitting.