Malaysia won’t be intimidated over Israelis’ entry ban, Anwar tells US lawmakers
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim affirmed that Malaysia will maintain its long-standing policy banning Israeli nationals from entering the country, despite pressure from US lawmakers who claim the policy violates international law. Anwar defended the policy as lawful and stated that Malaysia would not be intimidated into changing it. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Malaysia's pro-Palestinian stance and US diplomatic positions.
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Malaysia positions itself as a voice for Palestinian rights.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia would not change its policy despite pressure from US lawmakers.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia would not change its policy despite pressure from US lawmakers.
South China Morning Post- Malaysia positions itself as a voice for Palestinian rights.
- Stance may affect relations with US and Israel.
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Loaded language removedMalaysia would not be intimidated into changing its decades-old policy of not allowing Israeli nationals into the country, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday. Anwar said Malaysia was also not in contravention of any international laws for having such a policy in place.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia would not change its policy despite pressure from US lawmakers.
South China Morning PostAnwar Ibrahim claimed that Malaysia's policy does not contravene international laws.
South China Morning PostSome US lawmakers stated that Malaysia's policy contravenes international laws and is disrespectful of nations' rights.
South China Morning PostMalaysia has a decades-old policy of not allowing Israeli nationals into the country.
South China Morning PostAnwar Ibrahim was responding to US lawmakers' criticism.
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