ANN/THE STAR – Five Malaysians, including a woman with her mother and three children, are in the West Bank, which is a conflict zone following clashes between Israeli forces and the Palestinian group Hamas.
The Malaysian embassy in Amman, Jordan is in constant contact with them, Wisma Putra said.
“The Foreign Affairs Ministry advises anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of relatives or anyone in the conflict areas to contact the ministry to enable assistance to be provided,” Wisma Putra said in a statement yesterday.
Wisma Putra also advised those planning to travel to affected areas in the conflict, to postpone their plans.
“Non-governmental organisations that still intend to travel to the affected areas are advised to refer their plans to the ministry first,” said Wisma Putra.
Wisma Putra also said Malaysia is concerned with the increasing number of casualties and injuries to civilians in the conflict that persisted since October 7. “Malaysia strongly condemns Israel’s excessive bombardments of public areas, aside from its move to block basic supplies such as water, electricity and food,” said Wisma Putra.
Wisma Putra also commended the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s decree and the unanimous resolution in Parliament to call for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the international community to pressure the violence to stop.
“Malaysia is also disappointed with the UNSC’s failure to reach an agreement on this matter,” said Wisma Putra.
Wisma Putra said that taking into account the critical situation presently, the international community, including the UN, should channel immediate humanitarian assistance such as basic supply and medical support.
“The Israel regime has no right to stop humanitarian aid,” added Wisma Putra.
