DPM: Govt targets to donate RM100m to support Palestinian cause

Malaysia is planning to donate RM100 million to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, said Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said for a start, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim when tabling Budget 2024, had announced Malaysia’s commitment to the Palestinian cause by donating RM10 million.

“Our target is RM100 million, the biggest donation amount in the country’s history, to support the people of Palestine,” he said in his opening speech when launching the 2023 Premier World Zikir programme at the Putra Mosque today.

The recent clashes in Palestine involving Hamas, the ruling authority in Gaza, and the Israeli regime have resulted in the loss of hundreds of lives on both sides since Oct 7.

Zahid said on Oct 9, Malaysia had urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take immediate action by directing all parties to stop the ongoing violence and war in Gaza.

Zahid also said the Muslim community in Malaysia need to put aside their political ideology and come together in support of the Palestinian people.

He also commended MPs for not opposing or interrupting the statement read on behalf of Malaysia in Dewan Rakyat on Oct 9, regarding the support for the Palestinian people.

Speaking of the Zikir programme today, Zahid said the programme must be carried out in the future as a symbol of unity among the ummah.

The 2023 Premier World Zikir programme themed “Islam is the answer” has lined up programmes like Munajat Cinta, Khatam Al-Quran Perdana, Simposium Peradaban Ihsan, Syair dan Qasidah Melayu, Tahlil Perdana and zikir munajat.

The Premier World Zikir is being organised in Malaysia for the fourth time after similar programmes held in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

- Bernama

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