PUTRAJAYA: All educational institutions under Malaysia's Ministry of Education (MOE) will be holding a Palestine Solidarity Week from Sunday (Oct 29) to Nov 3, in response to the government’s stance of standing togethe
Attendees waving Palestinian flags inside Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur during a rally. PUTRAJAYA: All educational institutions under Malaysia's Ministry of Education will be holding a Palestine Solidarity Week from Sunday to Nov 3, in response to the government’s stance of
“It is to educate students about humane values that also include human rights and compassion. This includes empathy and concern for the suffering borne by others regardless of race, religion or social status,” the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. The ministry said the intervention is necessary to enlighten students about international conflicts and humanitarian crises, given that the advancement of media and communication technology today exposes students to various types of content.
On Tuesday, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, together with more than 16,000 people, turned up at a rally in a show of support for the Palestinians amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has claimed thousands of lives.
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