1. KL does not have diplomatic ties with Israel. Not only is Malaysia a supporter of Hamas, its leaders has criticised Israel's actions in the Gaza war. This is a country where a 36 year old man was arrested for suggesting the country should establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
Malaysian police said on Wednesday they have arrested a 36-year-old man and were conducting a sedition investigation over statements he made suggesting the country should establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
2. In Dec 2023, Michael Rubin in an Op-Ed asked: Q: Should the State Department designate Malaysia a terror sponsor? 3. Rubin suggests, “Malaysia should be on the Financial Action Task Force grey or black lists… it is time [to] consider designating Malaysia to be a state sponsor of terrorism.”
