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Malaysia affirms support for Gaza, withdraws from Frankfurt book fair

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  • 17 Oct 2023 11:51
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After the organizers' pro-Israeli statements and decision to postpone the award ceremony of a Palestinian author, the Malaysian Ministry of Education withdrew from the Frankfurt book fair.

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  • A Muslim walks to Friday prayer as Malaysia and Palestine flags on display in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 (AP)
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The Malaysian Ministry of Education withdrew from participation in this year's Frankfurt Book Fair, accusing the organizers of taking a pro-Israeli occupation stance: affirming the Palestinian people's right to their land and life amid the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza.

Malaysia's decision to withdraw from the world's largest book fair came after the literary association Litprom announced it would postpone an award ceremony for a Palestinian author at the fair under the pretext of the ongoing war in Palestine. 

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The fair's organizers also announced on Facebook that they "wish to make Jewish and Israeli voices particularly visible in this year's book fair."

The Malaysian Ministry of Education announced yesterday that they "will not turn a blind eye to the violence committed by Israel in Palestine, which is a clear violation of international laws and human rights." They added that the decision to withdraw aligns with the government's position of solidarity and full support for Palestine.

Malaysia, a Muslim-majority Asian country with a sizeable economy, has long been a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause.

I had a phone conversation with Hamas Head of Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh yesterday to express Malaysia's unwavering support for the Palestinian people.

Given the dire situation in Gaza, I strongly advocate for the immediate cessation of bombardment and the establishment of… pic.twitter.com/9Ozro8xtC3

— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) October 17, 2023

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