KUALA LUMPUR: Donations are being collected by the Malaysian Parliament to aid the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund in an effort to help ease the suffering of Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza.
Tan Sri Johari Abdul, the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat, announced that the contributions will be channeled directly to the Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine, which is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The Malaysian 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, the Malaysian Parliament will implement a collection (of donations) for the Palestinian Humanitarian Fund at the Malaysian Parliament level starting today, Thursday ,9 November 2023,” he said before starting the debate on Budget 2024 at the committee level for the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development in the Lower House.
Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) then stood up and suggested that each Member of Parliament 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 Datuk Seri Dr. 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
