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- The Star
Malaysia warns of rising Islamophobia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is deeply concerned over the rise of Islamophobia, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic). He warned that the normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, he said incidents of discrimination and attacks against Muslims have reached unprecedented levels. 'Normalised Islamophobia has become the main justification of Israel's crimes against Palestine and Iran, as well as of the persecution of Muslims in some countries,' Mohamad said while delivering Malaysia's national statement at the meeting on Saturday, Bernama reported. He urged for a strong partnership between the UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia and the special envoy of the OIC secretary-general, in focusing on promoting understanding across faiths and fighting against bigotry. He also called on the international community to take stronger action against Israel's systemic atrocities on Palestine and its recent illegal aggression against Iran, which resulted in the deaths of innocent Iranian civilians. He warned that the international community's inaction only lends substance to Israel's belief that it is immune from consequence. 'The UN Security Council's paralysis over Israel's atrocities is utterly embarrassing. There can be no peace without justice. 'The very notion of justice demands that we confront the ridiculous and impossible conditions being placed on Palestinian statehood,' he said. Mohamad said Malaysia remains steadfast in its solidarity with the Palestinian people while urging the global community to exert all efforts to realise an independent state of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital. 'We stand at a critical juncture. The OIC's relevance depends on the strength of our institutions, including the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC),' he added. He said the theme of the meeting, 'The OIC in a Transforming World', has called for member states to advance peace and socio-economic development, and collectively tackle the multiple crises facing our world. On the IPHRC, Mohamad reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to promoting human rights, with an emphasis on economic, social and cultural rights. Malaysia has been elected as a member of the IPHRC of the OIC for the 2025-2028 term on the sidelines of the CFM meeting. 'These form the bedrock of sustainable development. By focusing on these areas, we can enable resilient and enduring socio-economic growth. 'Malaysia stands ready to forge an enduring partnership that brings lasting benefit, and a more promising future for our ummah,' Mohamad said. He also expressed confidence that Malaysia's representative to the IPHRC, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Aishah Bidin, with her vast experience and valuable expertise – including in the realm of sustainable development – will make a meaningful contribution towards achieving this goal. Aishah will serve on the commission for the said term beginning this August, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The two-day CFM meeting was attended by more than 40 foreign ministers from OIC's 57 member states and representatives from 30 international organisations, underscoring the importance of the meeting in addressing urgent regional geopolitical situations.
Arab News
19 hours ago
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- Arab News
Pakistan re-elected to OIC's human rights commission till 2028
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been re-elected to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) human rights commission from 2025-2028, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said this week, thanking member states for their support. The Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) is an expert body with advisory capacity established by the OIC as one of the principal organs working independently in human rights. Since it was launched in 2011, the commission has deliberated on important issues such as the rights of women and children, the right to development, combating Islamophobia, extremism and intolerance as well as human rights situations in different countries. 'Pakistan has been re-elected today to the OIC-Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) for the period 2025-2028 on the sidelines of ongoing meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul,' Dar, who also serves as Pakistan's foreign minister, wrote on X on Saturday. #Pakistan has been re-elected today to OIC-Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) for the period 2025-2028 on the sidelines of ongoing meetings of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul. Ambassador(R) Ms Riffat Masood will represent at the Commission. We… — Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 21, 2025 Dar said former Pakistani ambassador Riffat Masood will represent Pakistan at the Commission. 'We thank the Member States for their support & commend IPHRC's vital role in promoting respect for Human Rights globally,' the Pakistani minister concluded. At the 51st session of the OIC's CFM in Istanbul, Dar voiced alarm over escalating tensions in the Middle East, blaming Israel's military actions in Gaza and recent strikes in Iran for deepening instability and humanitarian crisis in the region. The high-level conference was held at a moment of crisis for several OIC member states. Two of the bloc's key countries — Pakistan and Iran — have recently experienced military escalations with regional rivals. 'Israeli aggression against Iran is not an isolated event,' Dar said in his address to the forum on Saturday night. 'It is part of a dangerous and consistent pattern of militarism that Israel has demonstrated across the Middle East.'
The Sun
20 hours ago
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- The Sun
Malaysia warns rising Islamophobia used to justify Muslim persecution
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said incidents of discrimination and attacks against Muslims have reached unprecedented levels. 'Normalised Islamophobia has become the main justification of Israel's crimes against Palestine and Iran, as well as of the persecution of Muslims in some countries,' he said while delivering Malaysia's national statement at the meeting on Saturday. He urged for a strong partnership between the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia and the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General, in focusing on promoting understanding across faiths, and fighting against bigotry. Mohamad also called on the international community to take stronger action against Israel's systemic atrocities on Palestine and its recent illegal aggression against Iran which resulted in the deaths of innocent Iranian civilians. He warned that the international community's inaction only lends substance to Israel's belief that it is immune from consequence. 'The UN Security Council's paralysis over Israel's atrocities is utterly embarrassing. There can be no peace without justice. 'The very notion of justice demands that we confront the ridiculous and impossible conditions being placed on Palestinian statehood,' he said. He said Malaysia remains steadfast in its solidarity with the Palestinian people, while urging the global community to exert all efforts to realise an independent State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital. 'We stand at a critical juncture. The OIC's relevance depends on the strength of our institutions, including the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC),' he added. He said the theme of the meeting 'The OIC in a Transforming World', has called for member states to advance peace, socio-economic development, and collectively tackle the multiple crises facing our world. On the IPHRC, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to the promotion of human rights, with an emphasis on economic, social, and cultural rights. Malaysia has been elected as a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the 2025–2028 term on the sidelines of the CFM meeting. 'These form the bedrock of sustainable development. By focusing on these areas, we can enable a resilient and enduring socio-economic growth. 'Malaysia stands ready to forge an enduring partnership that brings lasting benefit, and a more promising future for our Ummah,' he said. He also expressed confidence that Malaysia's representative to the IPHRC, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr. Aishah Bidin, with her vast experience and valuable expertise - including in the realm of sustainable development - will make a meaningful contribution towards achieving this goal. Aishah will serve on the commission for the said term beginning this August, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The two-day CFM meeting was attended by over 40 foreign ministers from OIC's 57 member states, and representatives from 30 international organisations, underscoring the importance of the meeting in addressing urgent regional geopolitical situations.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia warns rising Islamophobia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said incidents of discrimination and attacks against Muslims have reached unprecedented levels. 'Normalised Islamophobia has become the main justification of Israel's crimes against Palestine and Iran, as well as of the persecution of Muslims in some countries,' he said while delivering Malaysia's national statement at the meeting on Saturday. He urged for a strong partnership between the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia and the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General, in focusing on promoting understanding across faiths, and fighting against bigotry. Mohamad also called on the international community to take stronger action against Israel's systemic atrocities on Palestine and its recent illegal aggression against Iran which resulted in the deaths of innocent Iranian civilians. He warned that the international community's inaction only lends substance to Israel's belief that it is immune from consequence. 'The UN Security Council's paralysis over Israel's atrocities is utterly embarrassing. There can be no peace without justice. 'The very notion of justice demands that we confront the ridiculous and impossible conditions being placed on Palestinian statehood,' he said. He said Malaysia remains steadfast in its solidarity with the Palestinian people, while urging the global community to exert all efforts to realise an independent State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital. 'We stand at a critical juncture. The OIC's relevance depends on the strength of our institutions, including the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC),' he added. He said the theme of the meeting 'The OIC in a Transforming World', has called for member states to advance peace, socio-economic development, and collectively tackle the multiple crises facing our world. On the IPHRC, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to the promotion of human rights, with an emphasis on economic, social, and cultural rights. Malaysia has been elected as a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the 2025–2028 term on the sidelines of the CFM meeting. 'These form the bedrock of sustainable development. By focusing on these areas, we can enable a resilient and enduring socio-economic growth. 'Malaysia stands ready to forge an enduring partnership that brings lasting benefit, and a more promising future for our Ummah,' he said. He also expressed confidence that Malaysia's representative to the IPHRC, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr. Aishah Bidin, with her vast experience and valuable expertise - including in the realm of sustainable development - will make a meaningful contribution towards achieving this goal. Aishah will serve on the commission for the said term beginning this August, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The two-day CFM meeting was attended by over 40 foreign ministers from OIC's 57 member states, and representatives from 30 international organisations, underscoring the importance of the meeting in addressing urgent regional geopolitical situations.
The Star
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Rising Islamophobia being used to justify persecution, Malaysia warns
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has expressed deep concern over the rise of Islamophobia, warning that normalisation of anti-Muslim sentiment is increasingly used to justify attacks against Muslims worldwide. Speaking at the 51st Session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Istanbul, Turkiye, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said incidents of discrimination and attacks against Muslims have reached unprecedented levels. "Normalised Islamophobia has become the main justification of Israel's crimes against Palestine and Iran, as well as of the persecution of Muslims in some countries,' he said while delivering Malaysia's national statement at the meeting on Saturday. He urged for a strong partnership between the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia and the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General, in focusing on promoting understanding across faiths, and fighting against bigotry. Mohamad also called on the international community to take stronger action against Israel's systemic atrocities on Palestine and its recent illegal aggression against Iran which resulted in the deaths of innocent Iranian civilians. He warned that the international community's inaction only lends substance to Israel's belief that it is immune from consequence. "The UN Security Council's paralysis over Israel's atrocities is utterly embarrassing. There can be no peace without justice. "The very notion of justice demands that we confront the ridiculous and impossible conditions being placed on Palestinian statehood,' he said. He said Malaysia remains steadfast in its solidarity with the Palestinian people, while urging the global community to exert all efforts to realise an independent State of Palestine, based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital. "We stand at a critical juncture. The OIC's relevance depends on the strength of our institutions, including the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC),' he added. He said the theme of the meeting "The OIC in a Transforming World', has called for member states to advance peace, socio-economic development, and collectively tackle the multiple crises facing our world. On the IPHRC, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to the promotion of human rights, with an emphasis on economic, social, and cultural rights. Malaysia has been elected as a member of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for the 2025-2028 term on the sidelines of the CFM meeting. "These form the bedrock of sustainable development. By focusing on these areas, we can enable a resilient and enduring socio-economic growth. "Malaysia stands ready to forge an enduring partnership that brings lasting benefit, and a more promising future for our Ummah,' he said. He also expressed confidence that Malaysia's representative to the IPHRC, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr. Aishah Bidin, with her vast experience and valuable expertise - including in the realm of sustainable development - will make a meaningful contribution towards achieving this goal. Aishah will serve on the commission for the said term beginning this August, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The two-day CFM meeting was attended by over 40 foreign ministers from OIC's 57 member states, and representatives from 30 international organisations, underscoring the importance of the meeting in addressing urgent regional geopolitical situations. - Bernama
