Bangi, 14 October 2026 – Malaysia is seeking to turn its public advocacy for Palestinian statehood into broader support for civil-society initiatives, with the government offering communications assistance and backing for the Global Sumud movement. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s position reflects a sustained national commitment rather than diplomatic rhetoric alone.
The comments followed the Sumud Nusantara Dinner held alongside the 2026 World Sumud Congress in Bangi. Anwar used the event to condemn the international system’s failure to address Palestinian suffering and reaffirmed Malaysia’s support for an independent state, humanitarian solidarity and opposition to prolonged injustice. The congress brought campaigners and supporters together around a framework intended to connect humanitarian action, public advocacy and longer-term cooperation across borders.
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