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Free Malaysia Today
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Amanah leader calls for special Dewan Rakyat sitting on Mideast crisis
Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar said the prime minister must immediately consider the need for a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat in the interest of justice, humanity, and sovereignty. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Following the US's latest attacks on Iran, Amanah vice-president Mahfuz Omar has called for the Dewan Rakyat to convene a special sitting to discuss the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. Mahfuz said the development in the Iran-Israel war was becoming worrying and ran the risk of jeopardising global and Southeast Asia's regional stability. 'I call on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to immediately consider the need for this special sitting in the interest of justice, humanity, and sovereignty,' he said in a statement today. The former Pokok Sena MP said the Dewan Rakyat should discuss Malaysia's official stance on the conflict and appropriate diplomatic action to be taken; the conflict's geopolitical and economic impact on the country's supply chain, oil prices, and security; and humanitarian action Malaysia can take to assist Iranian victims of war. 'As the highest democratic institution in the country, Parliament cannot remain silent on matters concerning global justice, the sovereignty of other nations, and humanitarian principles,' he said. 'The voice of the Malaysian people must be expressed through legitimate and dignified channels, namely, the Dewan Rakyat.' Mahfuz said Malaysia must also continue to reject all forms of colonialism, aggression, and violations of international laws through organisations such as the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Non-Aligned Movement, and Asean. Earlier today, President Donald Trump said the US military had carried out a 'very successful attack' on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordo. Trump's announcement came just two days after he said he would decide 'within two weeks' whether to join key ally Israel in attacking Iran.
The Star
9 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Amanah urges for emergency parliamentary sitting to be called over Middle East conflict
PETALING JAYA: In response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East following large-scale military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, Amanah has called on the government to convene an emergency parliamentary sitting. Amanah vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar expressed deep concern over the situation, noting that the strikes have resulted in the loss of lives and the destruction of public infrastructure in Iran, while also posing a risk of a wider regional conflict that could threaten global stability, including in Southeast Asia. "This is a serious development that warrants immediate attention. Parliament must not remain silent on matters involving universal justice, national sovereignty, and humanitarian concerns," he said in a statement on Sunday (June 22). Mahfuz urged the Dewan Rakyat to convene a special sitting to deliberate on three key issues: Malaysia's official stance and diplomatic response to the conflict; the potential geopolitical and economic impacts on the country, including supply chains, oil prices, and regional security; and possible humanitarian assistance that Malaysia could extend to Iranian civilians affected by the violence. "As the country's highest democratic institution, Parliament must be the platform through which the voice of the Malaysian people is conveyed in a lawful and dignified manner," he said. Mahfuz stressed that Malaysia must reaffirm its position as a principled, neutral nation that consistently rejects all forms of occupation, aggression, and violations of international law. "Malaysia has a responsibility to continue playing an active role in promoting global peace through our involvement in the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and Asean," he said. He added that Malaysians overwhelmingly oppose violence and support peaceful solutions, and as such, the government has both a moral and political obligation to speak clearly and with dignity on the international stage. "I call on the Prime Minister to urgently consider the need for a special parliamentary sitting in defence of the values of justice and universal humanity," he said.
