KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has communicated Malaysia's request to the Egyptian government, urging them to consider opening their borders to facilitate the delivery of food and medical assistance to the Palestinian people.
He conveyed the request to the Egyptian Ambassador to Malaysia Ragai Tawfik Said Nasr, who was present at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house hosted by the Speaker at Johari's official residence today.
"Recently, there has been an appeal for us to send more food and medical aid... our government is committed. Earlier, the Egyptian Ambassador was here, so we asked if it would be possible to open their border.
"I have learned from some of our MPs who recently visited the Egypt-Rafah border that approximately 60 to 70 food and medical trucks we dispatched have been stranded for nearly two to three months, unable to enter," he told the press when asked during the event.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Cabinet members, Selangor State Legislative Assembly Speaker Lau Weng San, former Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof, foreign dignitaries, and senior government officials also attended the open house.
Johari added that the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel transcends religious boundaries, as it encompasses broader human rights issues, given the diverse religious backgrounds of the Palestinian people.
He said the Prime Minister reiterated Malaysia's unwavering stance during his recent visit to Germany, affirming that the country has consistently stood firm on its position regarding the matter.
— Bernama
