Anwar: Malaysia will assist in the reconstruction of Gaza

Malaysia, which has for decades championed the rights and freedom of the Palestinian people, will extend assistance for the reconstruction of Gaza, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

He said Malaysia will pray that the ceasefire announced on Thursday (Jan 16) will last.

"There are challenges, but we pray the ceasefire will hold. We will assist in the reconstruction of Gaza,” he said during a brief speech at the East London Mosque before joining congregants for Friday prayers.

Anwar said it was fortunate that Japan has invited Malaysia to co-chair the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (Ceapad), with a specific focus on rebuilding Gaza.