Newly released diplomatic cables reveal Israel desperate to get countries to publicly reject the case
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This article by prolific journalist Sam Husseini was published on December 14, 2023. Since then, South Africa has invoked the Genocide Convention, and Malaysia has endorsed that application.
(03.01.2023)
But we have yet to see any action from most of these states…..
Malaysia backs South Africa’s case at ICJ against Israel’s ‘genocidal’ acts in Gaza
(02.01.2024)
Malaysia’s foreign ministry said the petition also included a request for the ICJ to indicate provisional or short-term measures ordering Israel to stop its military campaign in the besieged territory, and to ensure Israel’s compliance with its obligations under the Genocide Convention.
“The legal action against Israel before the ICJ is a timely and tangible step towards legal accountability for Israel’s atrocities in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory at large,” the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Pelosi to Lead Congressional Delegation to Indo-Pacific Region
“Today, our Congressional delegation travels to the Indo-Pacific to reaffirm America’s strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies and friends in the region,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. “In Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, our delegation will hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further advance our shared interests and values, including peace and security, economic growth and trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, human rights and democratic governance. Under the strong leadership of President Biden, America is firmly committed to smart, strategic engagement in the region, understanding that a free and flourishing Indo-Pacific is crucial to prosperity in our nation and around the globe.”
Speaker Pelosi continued, “After a fuel stop in Hawaii, we were honored with a briefing from USINDOPACOM Leadership, as well as a visit to the Pearl Harbor Memorial and the USS Arizona.
Nancy Pelosi announces Asia trip itinerary with no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi on Sunday set off for the Indo-Pacific, where she is leading a delegation of five Democratic lawmakers focused on “mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance” in the region, according to a news release from her office.
The delegation will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, according to the release.
Malaysian PM sworn in as scandal-hit party reclaims leadership
A new Malaysian leader was sworn in Saturday following the previous government‘s collapse, reclaiming the premiership for his scandal-mired party without an election.
Malaysia PM quits after just 17 months in office
Muhyiddin Yassin‘s tumultuous period in office came to an end after allies withdrew support and a last-ditch bid to cling to power failed, and he becomes the shortest serving premier in Malaysian history.
Malaysian PM to seek confidence vote in parliament
Malaysia‘s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Wednesday that he will seek a confidence vote in September to decide if he commands majority support among members of the country‘s lower house of parliament.
Muhyiddin said in a televised speech that he still held the support of a majority of members of parliament (MPs) and had informed the country‘s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Malaysia’s Indigenous people question timber sustainability
Communities in state of Sarawak on Borneo say forest is being felled without their consent and still being certified as sustainable.
WHO and UN launch drive to accelerate vaccine development
As the deaths caused by the coronavirus passed 190,000 at the global level and the number of cases crossed the 2.7 million threshold (Johns Hopkins University data updated Friday), a „historic collaboration“ was launched to accelerate the arrival of a vaccine.
Secretary-General‘s remarks at the launch of the Statement of Commitment and Call for Support for the Global Collaboration to Accelerate the Development, Production and Equitable Access to New COVID-19 Tools [as delivered]
This launch brings together world leaders, the private sector, scientific and humanitarian actors and other partners to promote health, keep the world safe and advance the public good.
Human health is the quintessential global public good.
And today, we face a global public enemy like no other.
$8-billion effort aims to speed development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments
Friday’s launch event was co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates.
Leaders from South Africa, Rwanda, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Finland and Costa Rica joined the call to pledge their commitment to work with and support the ACT Accelerator.
Representatives from the United States and China were noticeably absent.
Global collaboration to accelerate new COVID-19 health technologies
The launch of the new collaboration is being co-hosted by WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The virtual event will include senior United Nations, government and public health and industry leaders from around the world.
World leaders call for global collaboration in COVID-19 fight
World leaders have joined the World Health Organisation in calling for global collaboration to accelerate the development and equitable access to new COVID-19 tools, including vaccines.
Malaysia‘s king appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister
Palace announcement trumps Mahathir Mohamad‘s bid to return to power after his resignation amid political crisis.
Warnung vor „Militarisierung“ des Südchinesischen Meeres
Die EU-Außenbeauftragte Federica Mogherini hat vor einer „Militarisierung“ des Südchinesischen Meeres gewarnt. Die EU sei besorgt über „zunehmende Spannungen“ in dem Gebiet, sagte Mogherini heute bei einem Besuch in Vietnam.
TM Internet services down due to multiple fibre cut incidents
In a statement late Sunday (Nov 18) night, it said that its services – unifi, Streamyx, unifi Mobile as well as wholesale services in Central, Northern, and Eastern regions, as well as Sabah and Sarawak, have been disrupted since 11pm on Saturday.
“We would like to update that service restoration activities are currently in progress and are expected to be completed at 6am on Monday (Nov19),” it said, apologising for any inconvenience caused by this disruption.
Malaysia government agrees to abolish death penalty in move hailed by rights groups
More than 1,200 people are on death row in Malaysia but could reportedly see their executions halted following the government move to scrap the death penalty.
Ramkarpal: Will gov‘t look into Najib‘s alleged links to CIA letter?
A Harapan lawmaker has questioned whether the government will investigate former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak (BN-Pekan) for any links to an official letter sent to the CIA seeking US support ahead of the May 9 general election.
The Lures of Kleptocracy: Malaysia’s Najib Condition
Once the eyewash is applied, a certain ugliness manifests: the ethnic tensions that are only ever a stone’s throw away from bloodshed and riot; the thieving of state assets as a measure of self-enrichment by representatives; the periodic threatening and at stages jailing of opponents and dissidents unhappy with the vision of its leaders.
Malaysian PM Mahathir revives Singapore water dispute, says supply deal ‚too costly‘
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has revived the muscular foreign policy that characterised his first stint in power, seeking to renegotiate a longstanding water supply agreement with Singapore and taking shots at both the US and China.
No Malaysia Baru if only Malay Opposition left, analyst warns
“In the last election, PAS won by invoking the race and religious card, so they will be consistent on that narrative. Umno’s (stance), however, depends on who is going to win the party elections.
Hopefully, it will be Khairy who is more inclusive and willing to open the party to other races,” Faisal said.
“That should be the way forward, although we are heading towards Malaysia Baru and hopefully, racial- and religious-based politics will be moderated. That doesn’t mean these two types of politics will be wiped out. They will still be key features in Malaysian politics.
EU deal to end palm-oil transport fuel
EU negotiators have agreed to phase out the use of palm oil in transport fuels from 2030, setting up a clash with producer countries like Malaysia and Indonesia.
Under the deal – which needs final approval from the European Parliament and member states – at least 14 per cent of fuel for transport must come from renewables by 2030.
A look at the resignation of Malaysia’s two top judges and what’s next
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The resignation of Malaysia’s two highest-ranking judges have been all over the news, but how did we get here and what’s next?
Here we list down everything you may want to know about this whole saga — probably one of the most exciting in the legal community in recent times.
Lecturer‘s assassins used fake Serbia, Montenegro passports
He suspects both men fled to Thailand not long after the murder to return to the „country of origin“, whom he declined to identify.
On whether the assassins were related to Israel‘s spy agency as speculated by many, including the victim‘s family, the source would only say that the men were „highly professional“ in their fields.
„Both men are related to interested parties in the Arab-Israeli conflict,“ he said. –
Malaysia releases sketches of suspects in Fadi al-Batsh killing
(23.4.2018) The computer-generated photographs of the suspects are based on descriptions by witnesses, police chief Mohamad Fuzi Bin Harun told reporters. They show two light-skinned suspects who may be European or Middle Eastern. Both men are about 180cm with sturdy builds, the police chief said, according to a recording of his comments heard by Reuters news agency.
Palestinian lecturer shot dead in KL
Mazlan said the lecturer had also served as an imam at a mosque near the condominium where he had lived with his wife and three children.
Mazlan said a recording of a closed-circuit television camera near the scene showed the two assailants waiting for about 20 minutes for the lecturer to emerge from the condominium.
“We believe the lecturer was their target because two other individuals walked by the place earlier unharmed. We will view the recordings of all the CCTV in the area to identify the suspects and get the registration number of the motorcycle,” he said.
He said the police were looking into the motive for the killing from all angles, including the possible involvement of Daesh terrorists.
Hamas Engineer Murdered in Malaysia: Gov’t Accuses ‚Foreign Agents‘
According to Palestinian news websites, Fadi al-Batash was ambushed at the entrance to a mosque and shot at close range by two unidentified motorcyclists who fled. The victim‘s family blames the Mossad
Malaysia approves ‚fake news‘ law despite outcry
Malaysia‘s government on Monday (Apr 2) pushed a law through parliament that makes „fake news“ punishable by a maximum six-year jail term despite an outcry from critics worried it will be used to stifle dissent before elections.
The law targets foreign as well as local media, and is seen in part as an effort to silence criticism of the scandal surrounding sovereign wealth fund 1MDB that has rocked the administration of Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysia Looks to Punish Fake News With 10 Years in Jail
Malaysia’s government proposed new legislation Monday to outlaw fake news and punish offenders with a 10-year jail sentence, a move slammed by critics as a bid to crack down on dissent ahead of a general election.
Prime Minister Najib Razak has been dogged by a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal involving an indebted state fund, and rights activists fear the new law could be used to criminalize news reports and critical opinions on government misconduct. A general election must be held by August but is widely expected in the next few weeks.