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Myanmar has indicated its willingness to repatriate 5,000 refugees by maritime transport, according to Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, though critical questions about their welfare and security persist.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified Malaysia's position, stating the nation opposes what it views as Israeli policies and actions, not the Jewish people themselves. The distinction reflects Malaysia's ongoing diplomatic stance.
ASEAN has designated Malaysia as country coordinator for relations with Turkiye following the regional bloc's decision to accept Ankara as a new Dialogue Partner, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan announced.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has touched down in Manila to lead Malaysia's delegation to the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where regional security challenges and the Myanmar crisis will feature prominently.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan has strongly condemned the detention of the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, after last Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling on the international community to take firm action.
Malaysia plans to deepen coordination with ASEAN and UNHCR to address the Rohingya crisis through enhanced responsibility-sharing and political solutions, while acknowledging structural constraints.