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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia must not allow its territory to be used as a transit route for any shipment or cargo that supports or contributes to Israel’s military capabilities.
The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM) said it fully supported the firm position taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the matter.
MAPIM president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said the Prime Minister had reaffirmed on September 15 that Malaysia’s position was clear and firm, with any suspicious shipment subject to inspection and investigation in accordance with Malaysian law.
“Decisive action will be taken if violations are established,” he said in a statement today.
According to MAPIM, the position was an important step in translating Malaysia’s principled stance on Palestine from political statements into concrete enforcement with real consequences.
MAPIM said Malaysia had a moral and legal responsibility to ensure that its territory, ports and logistical facilities were not exploited to facilitate shipments contributing to Israel’s military operations, particularly as Gaza continues to face widespread destruction and immense civilian suffering.
It stressed that the principle must be implemented consistently, transparently and in accordance with Malaysian law.
“We support the inspection of suspicious cargo and the investigation of any potential violations.
“At the same time, such processes must be conducted through clear legal mechanisms, supported by credible evidence and within the proper jurisdiction of the relevant enforcement authorities,” the statement said.
MAPIM said such an approach was essential to ensure Malaysia’s position carried credibility, firmness and legal strength.
It added that the international community could not continue to stop at condemnation and diplomatic statements while Palestinians continued to bear the consequences of conflict, occupation and destruction.
MAPIM said effective enforcement concerning shipments that could contribute to Israel’s military capabilities represented a more responsible approach to translating principles into action.
The organisation also called on the Government to strengthen inspection and monitoring of cargo destined for, or linked to, entities that may contribute to Israeli military operations.
It urged greater coordination among relevant agencies, particularly port authorities, Customs, security, trade and maritime enforcement agencies.
MAPIM also called for transparency in investigation procedures, including appropriate public clarification when a shipment is detained or inspected, subject to national security and legal requirements.
It further urged the Government to assess supply-chain risks, including the possible use of intermediary companies, transshipment arrangements, changes to cargo manifests or destinations, and complex trading structures that could conceal the actual purpose or end-user of a shipment.
The organisation also called for stronger international cooperation, particularly with Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states and countries that share similar positions, to facilitate the exchange of information concerning shipments that may pose a risk of contributing to military operations affecting civilians.
MAPIM said Malaysia’s foreign policy would ultimately be tested by its willingness to uphold its principles when those principles were put to the test.
“Malaysia must continue to stand firmly for the principles of humanity, justice and international law.
“Malaysia’s position must be clear.
“Malaysian territory must not become a transit route for cargo that contributes to Israel’s military capabilities.
“Palestine needs meaningful action, not merely statements,” the statement said. – DETIK MALAYSIA
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