Malaysia approves additional RM100mil in aid for Palestinians

Malaysia has approved an additional RM100 million in aid for Palestinians, bringing its total contribution to RM200 million since 2023.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made the announcement during a gathering at Dataran Merdeka on 25 August. Tens of thousands attended the event, which included prayers for Gaza. Senior government officials were also present. Anwar launched the Sumud Nusantara Convoy, a multinational initiative involving Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The convoy will depart in two groups on 31 August and 4 September, travelling via Spain and Tunisia before joining a global flotilla heading to Gaza. The flotilla, expected to be the largest of its kind, will involve dozens of ships and participants from more than 50 countries.