KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — Malaysia has never prevented any company from investing in the country but remains firm in prohibiting Israeli-owned companies from conducting their activities here, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
In fact, the Madani government’s firm stance under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on this matter was evident when Israeli-owned shipping company ZIM was blocked from docking in Malaysian waters in December last year.
“While we do not prevent any company from investing in our country, this does not apply to Israeli-owned companies,” he said during the Special Chamber session in the Dewan Rakyat today, pertaining to the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
Amir said the Madani government also remains steadfast in its stance to defend the rights and support the struggle of the Palestinian people, with various institutions in the country playing an active role in showing solidarity and contributing to the victims of Zionist atrocities.
On the global stage, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet have also been relentless in speaking up and urging world leaders, including major powers, to immediately stop the Israeli regime’s atrocities against Palestine.
Malaysia has also voiced its firm support at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly for Palestine to gain full membership in the international body.
“We also fully support the ceasefire resolution and consistently provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip,” he said.
On June 25, Anwar told the Dewan Rakyat that the sale of shares in Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is subject to strict conditions.
GIP is a leading infrastructure investor that manages assets worth US$112 billion (RM528.64 billion) on behalf of its investors, who include approximately 500 investment institutions worldwide.
— Bernama
