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Menlu Anifah Aman bertemu keluarga Malaysia di Korea Utara

Jakarta  (Global) – Menteri Luar Malaysia Datuk Seri Anifah Aman melakukan pertemuan dengan anggota keluarga rakyat Malaysia yang berada di Korea Utara di Institut Diplomasi dan Hubungan Luar Negeri (IDFR) Kuala Lumpur, Sabtu. “Kami berterima kasih kepada Perdana Menteri…

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Sprawa śmierci Kim Dzong Nama: Malezja odwołała swego ambasadora w Korei Płn.

Szef MSZ Malezji Anifah bin Aman poinformował w poniedziałek, że wezwał ambasadora Korei Płn., aby wyrazić oburzenie jego sugestią, iż Malezja ma coś do ukrycia ws. zabójstwa brata Kim Dzong Una. Minister podjął też decyzję o odwołaniu z Pjongjangu ambasadora.

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'Do not politicise child protection issue'

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2015: 

Malaysia strongly believes that the issue of child protection during armed conflicts should not be politicised.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said Malaysia aimed to strengthen its engagement with all stakeholders on this issue, including member states, United Nations (UN) bodies and the media to view the issue.

“Malaysia is of the view that to have any meaningful discussion on this subject, the issue of the plight of Palestinian children must also not be forgotten.

“It is a pathetic state of affairs, when the international community ignores the suffering of these children merely because it cannot find a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”

He said this in his speech at the International Forum “‘Malaysian Programme At The UN Security Council — Plight of Children In War-Torn Territories” at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here today.

As the current chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, he said Malaysia believed it was important to build trust and engage in constructive dialogue with member states.

“Accordingly, Malaysia will seek to facilitate new efforts or approaches to achieve timely, relevant and balanced conclusions for all situations in countries.

“In seeking to enhance the working’s group’s effectiveness in dealing with child protection issues, Malaysia would endeavour to ensure that conclusions reached by the working group on children and armed conflicts are translated into action and that they enjoy the support of the member states.

“We intend to further strengthen the transparency and visibility of the working group to the wider UN membership and the public.”

Anifah also reiterated Malaysia’s unwavering commitment towards relentless efforts to address the plight of children in armed conflict.

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June 5 decision on Anwar's suit against Foreign Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17, 2015:

The High Court today set June 5 for its decision in the RM100 million defamation suit brought by PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman.

Judicial Commissioner Siti Khadijah S. Hassan Badjenid set the date after Anwar had testified at today’s hearing of the suit.

Anwar was recalled to attend court today after the High Court allowed an application by Anifah to amend his statement of defence.

In the amended statement of defence, Anifah stated that he was approached by former KFC Holdings (M) Bhd deputy chairman Datuk Ishak Ismail sometime before Sept 16, 2008, when he was with several other members of parliament at the Cigar Lounge in Kuala Lumpur Hilton.

Anifah stated that Ishak made an offer of RM100 million for him and several other Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs from Sabah close to him to cross over from the BN coalition to the Pakatan Rakyat Opposition pact.

Anwar told the court today he never sent Ishak as an agent to meet Anifah and get the minister to switch to the Opposition camp.

Anwar also said that his last contact with Ishak was in 2004 when the latter visited him in Munich.

“I was not close to him since 1998 and only once, in 2004, he appeared in Munich and we had a simple communication at that time,” he said during cross-examination by counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, who represented Anifah.

Muhammad Shafee: “Do you know who Ishak Ismail is?”

Anwar: “I knew him from the early 80s. He is from Penang like you and, when I was a minister, he approached me, like you did.

Muhammad Shafee: “This is not the place to play the fool. Just answer! Do you know Ishak Ismail?”

Anwar: “Yes. He served in the Permatang Pauh (Umno) division in 1994-1995. I have been head of Permatang Pauh since 1982. I know he is a businessman and involved in KFC and Idris Hydraulic.”

Muhammad Shafee: “Did you use Ishak as an agent to strike a deal with Anifah so that Sept 16, 2008, would become a reality? (referring to the day when the Opposition reportedly planned to take over Putrajaya following the alleged crossover of some BN MPs to the Opposition camp. The plan did not materialise.)

Anwar: “No. I did not contact Ishak.”

Anwar also said that Anifah’s allegation of a RM100 million offer (to him) to switch to the Opposition was “malicious and nasty”.

He said the allegation was also totally untrue and was an afterthought.

Meanwhile, during re-examination by his lawyer Razlan Hadri Zulkifli, Anwar said he was not close with Ishak now and confirmed that Ishak had not been his agent from 2004 to today.

Anwar filed the suit against Anifah and the Malaysian government on May 27, 2009, alleging that the minister’s remarks at a media conference in Washington, where the then US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was present, had tarnished his image.

Anwar accused Anifah of having depicted him as a person who was unfit to hold political or any other post, and dangerous to Malaysian society.

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No confirmation on Sirul's 'release' yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23, 2015:

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said that at the time of publication, the department has not received any information regarding former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar’s release by Australian authorities, despite reports claiming confirmation has been made by an unnamed Wisma Putra spokesman.

Anifah said until the report is confirmed, the public should not jump to conclusions and assume the worst.

“We have not received the confirmation from our Australian counterpart, so we ourselves will not simply assume.

“Once, and if the information is confirmed, then only we will take the appropriate actions,” he said in a phone conversation with The Rakyat Post today.

Several reports were published on the local dailies such as Berita Harian and New Straits Times today, stating that the unnamed spokesperson has confirmed that Sirul, who was sentenced to death for the 2006 murder of Mongolian model and translator Altantuya Shaariibuu, has been released from the custody of the Australian authorities.

“His passport is being held, but Australian Immigration released him on certain conditions, including having to come forward if required by the authorities there,” said the spokesperson as was quoted by the dailies.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said yesterday that the police had formally requested for Sirul to be deported back here after reports saying that Australia had refused to do so without the Malaysian authorities vouching that he will not face the death penalty.

This is because Australia opposes the death sentence and forbids the extradition of suspects facing such a possibility.

According to Channel News Asia, Malaysian Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar had threatened to sue the Australian government for breaching the extradition treaty between both countries.

Sirul, 43, along with his partner-in-crime Azilah Hadri were members of an elite police unit in charge of guarding the country’s top ministers.

They have had no prior criminal record until they were implicated in the death of the then 28-year-old Altantuya who was blown up in a jungle here.

They were convicted for the murder in 2009 but acquitted in 2013 by the appellate court.

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Malaysia condemns Israel over death of Palestine minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12, 2014:

The government has condemned Israel’s use of excessive force which led to the death of Palestinian Minister Ziad Abu Ein.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman, in a statement, also called on Israel to stop the escalating violence against the Palestinian people.

“Malaysia also calls upon the international community to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation of the incident and bring those responsible to justice.”

Anifah went on to convey Malaysia’s deepest sympathies and condolences to the government and people of Palestine on Ziad’s passing.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members and friends of His Excellency Ziad Abu Ein and the Palestinian people.”

According to reports, a joint post-mortem carried out by Israeli and Palestinian authorities revealed that Ziad died of a coronary artery blockage due to hemorrhaging, although both sides have disagreed on what caused this.

The Palestinian side claims it was due to an altercation between Ziad and Israeli security forces during a protest on Dec 10, while the Israeli side claims Ziad was vulnerable to stress due to a pre-existing heart condition.

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US ambassador summoned over Sedition Act comment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10, 2014:

Wisma Putra has summoned United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y. Yun to explain his country’s position on Malaysia’s decision to retain the Sedition Act 1948.

Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman said Kuala Lumpur was disappointed that the US ambassador had chosen to highlight his unwarranted comments on the government’s decision, given Malaysia’s unwavering position on moderation and tolerance.

“Malaysia regrets the comments made by Yun on the latest developments relating to the government’s decision to retain the Sedition Act 1948,” he said in a statement here today.

The envoy, in an interview with an online news portal on Dec 6, said the US was “puzzled” over Malaysia’s decision to retain the Sedition Act.

A day before, US Vice-President Joe Biden had also made remarks on the Act and on Oppposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anifah said Malaysia called on the U.S. government to respect the country’s internal affairs and allow Malaysia the space, indispensable to all countries with maturing democracies, to ensure continued peace, security and stability.

“Malaysia wishes to remind all parties that the decision relating to the Sedition Act is the prerogative of the government.”

He stressed that any government decision on the Act was an internal matter and any unwarranted comment related to the matter would be regarded as interference in the country’s internal affairs.

Anifah pointed out that the Sedition Act did not hinder a vibrant democracy, but was a preventive measure to ensure that no party would incite religious and racial tension that could jeopardise peace and stability in this country.

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Anwar denies propositioning Anifah for DPM's post

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25, 2014:

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied ever propositioning Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman for the Deputy Prime Minister’s (DPM) post.

Cross examined by the defendant’s (Anifah) counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah at the High Court here today, Anwar, 67, did admit to a phone conversation with Anifah, but said it was about family matters.

“The conversation was on family matters because we have been good friends for a long time. I did not offer him the DPM’s post.”

Muhammad Shafee had suggested to Anwar that he had offered the DPM’s post to Anifah in a phone call while he was at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in 2008.

Further prompted by the counsel to admit that he had offered the DPM’s post to Anifah “because it was urgent”, Anwar countered, “I cannot make such a careless mistake. It is impossible to offer a person (the post) in a 10-minute conversation.”

Anwar, who is also Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament, described the defendant as being “very presumptuous”, and insisted there had not been any meeting between them.

According to him, Anifah had on one occasion telephoned him while he was overseas.

“He said he had heard that there was a large number from Sabah who wanted to join the Opposition and he wanted me to confirm the names and the numbers.

“He said if I had the numbers, he was keen to join me. I did not make any offer to him, and certainly did not consider him for the DPM’s post,” said Anwar.

On May 27, 2009, Anwar filed a RM100 million defamation suit against Anifah and the Malaysian Government, alleging that the minister’s remarks at a media conference in Washington, where then US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was also present, had tarnished his image.

He accused Anifah of depicting him as a person who was unfit to hold political or any office and was dangerous to Malaysian society.

Anwar also alleged that the defendant’s remarks which were widely reported in the local and foreign media, had cast imputations on his character and directly and indirectly portrayed him as unethical, unprincipled and corrupt.

In summary, he said the statement had lowered him in the estimation of right thinking members of society.