Malaysian PM told to tone down support for Hamas to appease Trump Officials worried the new U.S. administration will impose higher tariffs. Feb. 21, 2025
Palestinian refugees riot, vandalize Kuala Lumpur hotel The Malaysian government was set to discuss the incident during its weekly meeting on Wednesday. JNS Staff Jan. 8, 2025
Hamas leadership welcomed by multiple countries, including Malaysia Malaysia, a country with a Muslim majority and sizable Buddhist and Christian minorities, does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. JNS Staff Dec. 3, 2024
Malaysia bans ships headed to Israel from using its ports Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s office said the ban would take effect immediately. Dec. 20, 2023
Flight with 12 Israelis makes emergency touchdown in Malaysia The Foreign Ministry coordinated with the airline to contact one of the Israeli passengers since the Jewish state has no diplomatic relationship with Malaysia. Sept. 6, 2023
Hamas ‘sending Palestinian students to Malaysia for cyber warfare training’ Report: Hamas setting up bases for training in East Asian countries, including the Philippines. Oct. 19, 2022
Malaysian police arrest alleged Mossad ring after Hamas ‘asset’ kidnapped The Israeli espionage agency reportedly believes the target works for the terror group's' Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades "armed wing." Oct. 18, 2022
Olympic Committee says competitions must be open to all athletes, including Israelis The letter cited the cancellation of this month’s World Team Squash Championships in Kuala Lumpur, after Malaysia refused to allow Israeli athletes into the country. Dec. 22, 2021
Squash championship canceled after Malaysia excludes Israeli team World Squash Federation president Zena Wooldridge says measures have been put in place “to prevent this kind of situation reoccurring.” Nov. 30, 2021
