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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Mercy Malaysia urges ASEAN to prioritise Myanmar aid access
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercy Malaysia has urged ASEAN to reaffirm its commitment to the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) on Myanmar, emphasising the need for improved humanitarian access and a reinforced Special Envoy mechanism amid the ongoing crisis. As ASEAN Foreign Ministers prepare to meet in Kuala Lumpur this week, Mercy Malaysia's president, Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, highlighted that the 5PC remains the most viable framework for achieving peace and stability in Myanmar. 'In recent months, we have witnessed humanitarian convoys delayed at crossings while families beyond them remain without access to clean water, shelter or essential healthcare,' he said in a statement. The 5PC, established in 2021, outlines key steps including an end to violence, inclusive dialogue, mediation by a special envoy, humanitarian aid delivery, and envoy engagement with all parties. Ahmad Faizal stressed the need for structural improvements to the Special Envoy mechanism, calling for a clear operational mandate, unrestricted stakeholder access, and long-term resourcing. 'Humanitarianism can no longer be viewed as the responsibility of a few. It must become a shared regional ethos that sees suffering not only as a humanitarian emergency, but as a call for solidarity, structural justice and long-term engagement,' he added. The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting is set to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from July 8 to 11.
Barnama
05-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
MERCY Malaysia's Fifth Medical Team Returns From Gaza Humanitarian Mission
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MERCY Malaysia's fifth Specialised Care Team (SCT 5) has returned safely from Gaza after successfully completing a one-month humanitarian mission from March 27 to April 26. The team was deployed under the coordination of the World Health Organization's Emergency Medical Teams Coordination Cell (WHO EMTCC), in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. President of MERCY Malaysia, Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus said the mission was part of the organisation's continuous efforts to provide impartial and needs-based humanitarian assistance, especially in conflict zones. 'The return of SCT 5 marks not only the successful conclusion of a vital mission, but also reaffirms our commitment to humanitarian action grounded in humanity and impartiality. 'In Gaza, the scale of need remains staggering. We call on all relevant authorities to facilitate unhindered access to humanitarian assistance and to uphold the protection of civilians and humanitarian personnel, in accordance with international humanitarian law,' he said during a press conference held at MERCY Malaysia's headquarters here today. Dr Ahmad Faizal said the team provided critical medical care at several severely impacted facilities in Gaza, including the Al-Shifaa Hospital, Al-Nasser Hospital and Kuwait Specialty Hospital. Working alongside local health personnel, they treated hundreds of patients suffering from blast injuries, fractures, burns and infections stemming from overcrowded shelters and poor access to clean water. He added that the mission was carried out in close collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, WHO EMTCC and other local partners, ensuring medical relief was aligned with broader humanitarian priorities and long-term recovery efforts. 'The SCT 5 was initially deployed in early recovery mode, but due to the breakdown of the ceasefire, the mission had to quickly shift into emergency response mode,' said Dr Ahmad Faizal who also voiced concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, highlighting that for the past 60 days including the month of Ramadan and Syawal—no aid has been allowed to enter Gaza due to an ongoing blockade.
