Kuala lumpur: Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia has praised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's firmness in defending Palestine as well as his stance on the struggle for humanity and universal justice. GPM president Mohd Khairul Anwar Ismail said the Prime Minister's statement at the Solidarity Gathering for Gaza and through the 2026 Budget presentation yesterday reflected the government's commitment to continue to stand firm with the Palestinian people.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohd Khairul Anwar expressed appreciation for the government's diplomatic success in bringing back Malaysians who were detained by the Zionist regime after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission, recently. He emphasized that this success demonstrates Malaysia's ability to play an active and authoritative role at the international level through principled and humanitarian diplomacy, showcasing world solidarity towards the humanitarian struggle for Gaza.
Mohd Khairul Anwar highlighted that this accomplishment marks the success of the MADANI diplomacy approach, which combines moral firmness, diplomatic competence, and humanitarian courage. He noted that Malaysia's strength in advocating for the Palestinian cause lies in an inclusive approach that unites the government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), religious institutions, educational communities, and civil society.
GPM proposed that Wisma Putra, as the main coordinator of the Palestinian Humanitarian Trust Account (AAKRP), should reactivate the Ops Ihsan platform as an official coordination mechanism for all Malaysian NGOs involved in aid missions to Gaza. This move, he suggested, would consolidate NGO resources, energy, and expertise, ensure transparency and accountability in fund management, and expedite the delivery of aid through existing diplomatic channels.
Additionally, GPM recommended that the government immediately send medical aid emergencies via special cargo flights and establish the MADANI Humanitarian Hub (MHH) in Egypt as a coordination centre for assistance with international partners for a period of at least two years. These measures, Mohd Khairul Anwar stated, could be implemented using existing funds under the AAKRP, with a joint reporting mechanism between the government and civil society to ensure maximum transparency and effectiveness.
Over the past two years, GPM has channelled more than RM3.5 million in humanitarian aid from Malaysian contributions to the people of Gaza. This aid, which includes medicines, basic food, clean water, and health equipment, is managed through a field team led by GPM manager in Gaza, Dr Tareq Al Tamas.