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Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned an incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers, calling it a violation of Islamic sanctity and international law.
Malaysia has reiterated its longstanding refusal to recognise Israel, with government ministers condemning what they describe as foreign interference from eight US Congressional members seeking to overturn the country's entry ban on Israeli citizens.
Asean foreign ministers convene in Manila this week to tackle persistent crises, including Myanmar's intractable political situation and ongoing South China Sea negotiations. Key players from China, Russia, and the US will attend amid mounting regional tensions.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has condemned the detention of Jerusalem's Grand Mufti at Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on the UN and OIC to protect religious freedom and Palestinian rights while reaffirming Malaysia's solidarity.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan has urged the Islamic world to harness the Gaza tragedy as an impetus for civilisational renewal, championing justice and ethical leadership on the global stage.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed Malaysia's breakthrough agreement with Turkmenistan on gas development to the country's principled stance of maintaining balanced international relations without favouring major powers.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed cautious optimism over preliminary negotiations between the United States and Iran, viewing the development as a constructive step toward reducing tensions in a strategically vital region.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled Malaysia's support for emerging prospects of a US-Iran peace agreement, citing positive developments reported by Pakistani and Russian counterparts during regional diplomatic engagements.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that developing nations will not tolerate discriminatory treatment from European countries, citing Malaysia's ongoing defence-related dispute with Norway as a defining example of the need for alternative partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that developing countries may turn to alternative partners if European nations persist in unfair conduct, referencing tensions involving Norway.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly praised Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their advocacy of peace and condemnation of atrocities in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon, while reaffirming Malaysia's commitment to principled independent diplomacy.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed to ASEAN and Russia to expand strategic cooperation across multiple sectors, emphasising that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential tools for managing global instability and regional disputes.