In a press release on Sunday, Mohamad said Malaysia “supports the UN Secretary-General’s call for a direct cessation and end to hostilities.”
“Any form of attack, offensive or defensive, will have consequences that will spiral out of control and ultimately lead to the deaths of many more innocent people.”[s],” he said.
“The Government of Malaysia calls on the parties involved to de-escalate and create the conditions necessary for an immediate end to the conflict… The main goal is to find peace and a lasting solution to the plight of the Palestinian people, not to expand the conflict.”
Malaysia’s foreign minister said that after the attacks ended, Iran announced through its everlasting mission to the United Nations that it considered its actions against Israel justified and “may be considered ended.”
“However, Iran assures that if the Israeli regime or its allies “make another mistake, Iran’s response will be much more severe,” thus creating an limitless cycle of violence,” he said.
“Any further form of provocation or retaliation could trigger a devastating, region-wide conflict that will not serve the region or the Palestinian cause.”
I would really like to advise Malaysians to avoid going to high-risk places, be it Iran or neighboring countries
“Malaysians in the region should be prepared for potential disruptions to flight schedules and are advised to make necessary adjustments to their travel plans,” it said.
“In case of an emergency or if anyone needs assistance while abroad, please contact the nearest Malaysian embassy or consulate.”
In Kuching, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof advised Malaysians against traveling to the region. He said the foreign ministry must monitor the security of Malaysians in high-risk countries, including monitoring their whereabouts. “I would like to advise Malaysians to avoid going to high-risk places, whether Iran or neighboring countries,” he told reporters on Sunday.
Meanwhile, trade relations between Malaysian businessmen and their Iranian counterparts proceed.
“Iran and Iranians have endured multiple U.S. sanctions as well as the Islamic Revolution in 1979.” – said Osman Ahmad, who lives in Kuala Lumpur.
“I have been importing agricultural goods such as dates and pistachios for twenty years. Even when things were difficult, it didn’t affect my business because they always found a way to get my goods to me.”
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Another businessman, who also imports dates from the Middle East and desired to be generally known as Malik, said he has been doing business with countries within the region for 30 years.
“Even in the 1980s, when there was an all-out war between Iran and Iraq and the United States intervened, it didn’t affect my business,” said Malik, who lives in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
“Malaysia has significant trade with Iran dating back decades and that is why, even when the going gets tough, our Iranian counterparts remain committed to ensuring business continuity.”
