PM Anwar Ibrahim and the Malaysian government FAILED to even expel the companies that sold/supplied arms to Israel, that may have been or are still being used against the Palestinian people in GAZA, etc. from the exhibition, which PM Anwar officiate.
Did not the Malaysian government know that such companies were part of the exhibitors???
Malaysia can and maybe should also impose Sanctions against companies, and even countries, that provide Israel with arms, or assist Israel acquire arms...
The imposition of sanctions against companies or even against key personalities in companies is a legitimate form of action to demonstrate our strong position on a particular matter.
Now, the US have imposed sanctions on Malaysia based companies regarding the Iranian drones... So, Malaysia too can impose sanctions against arm suppliers to Israel...
But many say that Anwar Ibrahim simply do not have the needed guts to act against these companies, and/or some countries.
If Mahathir was still PM, he may acted very strongly starting with the immediate expulsion of the companies that were known to have supplied Israel with arms and/or assistance...
So, what happened? Has Anwar changed his and Malaysia's position/stance on the Palestinian issue?
Should a motion of Dissapointment be tabled in Parliament regarding the PM's and government's action/inaction after the issue of the presence of arm suppliers to Israel in an exhibition in Malaysia...
Is it time for Parliament to pass a motion on the Palestinian issue? We cannot have a PM and government with a 'wishy washy' position on the Palestinian issue... We need an official position by Parliament.
Sanctions on four Malaysian-based companies still in place, says US official
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on the four Malaysia-based companies in December for allegedly providing components for Iran’s weapons programme.
Updated 51 minutes ago · Published on 09 May 2024 4:16PM
SANCTIONS imposed on four Malaysian-based companies which allegedly helped Iran in the production of drones are still in place, said an official from the United States Treasury.
"The sanctions have been impactful and will only be removed once the department notices strong behavioural changes.
"These sanctions are a powerful tool and effective in disrupting activities meant to drive profits or provide capital," said Brian Nelson, the department’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence.
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on the four Malaysia-based companies in December for allegedly providing components for Iran’s weapons programme.
Reuters earlier reported that a top sanctions officer from the US will be in Malaysia and Singapore as Washington sought to combat funding for Iran and its proxy groups.
The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there has been an uptick in money moving to Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, through the Malaysian financial system.
The visit comes as the US Treasury has increased its focus on terrorist financing through Southeast Asia, including through fundraising efforts and illicit Iranian oil sales, the source said.
Meanwhile, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he will meet Nelson tomorrow to listen to matters the latter wanted to raise.
“At the end of listening to their presentation, I will give an official explanation on the matters raised,” he said.
US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan had also earlier said that the visit by US Treasury Department officials will be in the spirit of partnership to discuss common threats. - The Vibes, May 9, 2024.
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