The Parliament today launched the collection of donations for the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund to help alleviate the burden and suffering of Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza.

Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul announced that the contributions would be directly channelled to the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine which is managed by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

"The Parliament feels compelled to stand in solidarity, aiming to lessen the plight of the Palestinian people, who are increasingly oppressed by the conflict. This initiative serves as our moral support to them.

“Therefore, (we) will implement collection (of donations) for the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund at the Parliament level starting today," he said before starting the debate on Budget 2024 at the committee level for the Rural and Regional Development Ministry in Dewan Rakyat.

Arau MP Shahidan Kassim

Shahidan Kassim (Perikatan Nasional-Arau) then stood up and suggested that each MP contribute a minimum of RM1,000 to the fund.

The 222-seat Dewan Rakyat currently has 221 MPs as there is a by-election for the Kemaman seat that will be held next month.

Yesterday, Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir expressed deep concern over the relentless attacks by the Israeli regime on civilians in Gaza.

He urged all nations to unite in bringing an end to the conflict.

- Bernama

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