Trump’s visit to Malaysia met with protests over Gaza war
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters opposed the US president’s visit to the Malaysian capital to attend the 47th ASEAN summit.
Protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur’s Independence Square and the Ampang Park area today in separate demonstrations to express anger over Trump’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza.
In Independence Square, protesters wearing keffiyehs braved the midday sun while chanting “Free, Free Palestine”.
Protesters rally against Trump’s visit, at Kuala Lumpur’s Independence Square
Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally in Malaysia before ASEAN Summit
The protest was held in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, where a major summit of ASEAN, a bloc of Southeast Asian countries, is taking place, with world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, participating.
Protesters hold placards during a protest against Trump attending the 47th ASEAN Summit, at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia ready to deploy peacekeepers in Gaza: PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
“Malaysia also reiterated its firm stance in support of the Palestinian struggle and welcomed the UN’s consistent position as well as the decision of the International Court of Justice [ICJ], which affirmed that the Israeli regime’s blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza constitutes a violation of international law,” Anwar said in a statement released by the prime minister’s office.
Trucks carrying aid for Gaza continue to move from the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing as part of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The resumption of aid deliveries follows US pressure shortly after Israel announced last week a halt in supplies in response to what it said was a “blatant” violation by Hamas of the truce.
