PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The Education Ministry (MoE) donated RM11.5 million for the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund to the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra).
The donation was handed over by MOE secretary-general Datuk Nik Nasarudin Mohd Zawawi, to Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohd Zin, during a courtesy call at Wisma Putra today.
MOE said the funds were collected through the organisation of Palestine Solidarity Week, from October 29 to November 3, which has been implemented in all ministry’s educational institutions, and through donations from various parties.
“The donation was handed over to Wisma Putra as the ministry responsible for coordinating the Malaysian government’s aid to Palestine,” it said in a statement.
During the visit, Nasarudin and Amran also had the opportunity to exchange views on the latest situation and the efforts implemented to help deal with the humanitarian crisis in Palestine.
“MOE is always in solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people and is committed to educating students and all Malaysians about humane values, encompassing human rights, security, and compassion,” MOE said.
— Bernama
