'You picked the wrong person to threaten,' PM hits back at criticism over support for Palestine
Due to Malaysia's support towards Palestine in its ongoing conflict with Israel, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that he had received many attacks and criticism from the international community.
Anwar said that during his speech at the Axiata Arena Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Oct 24) night, but adding that he would not be cowed by it and that Malaysia would never waver from its support for Palestinians.
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Anwar said that during his speech at the Axiata Arena Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Oct 24) night, but adding that he would not be cowed by it and that Malaysia would never waver from its support for Palestinians.
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00:00 [crowd chanting] "But, but, Khaibar, Khaibar, Khaibar is a Jew, Jaisul Muhammad is a Jew."
00:17 [crowd chanting]
00:45 [crowd chanting]
00:47 Why?
00:49 Because we know and understand the meaning of humanity, the meaning of excellence, the meaning of humanity,
00:59 and more importantly, the meaning of justice against the cruelty of Israel.
01:06 [crowd chanting]
01:09 Where is the justice?
01:13 Where is humanity?
01:15 Where is democratic ideals and human rights that the West are talking about?
01:21 We are not asking for anything extra.
01:26 We want the Arabs, the Palestinians, the people of Gaza to be treated as human beings.
01:35 [crowd chanting]
01:39 Nothing more, nothing less. Stop the killing. Give them food, give them medicine, give the babies the right to live.
01:50 Is that asking too much? Where is humanity? Where is the United Nations?
01:56 Where is the international voice to defend what is right?
02:01 [crowd chanting]
02:04 This level of insanity to allow people to be butchered, babies to be killed, hospitals to be bombed, and schools to be destroyed.
02:16 This is the height of barbarism in this world.
02:21 [crowd chanting]
02:28 So, surah, we can only give the spirit of strength to our neighbors.
02:37 Whatever the decision, we will roll together.
02:41 I know that half of you are impatient, using this issue to attack here and there.
02:47 I want to advise.
02:50 We make decisions together with Muslim countries, especially around Palestine.
02:59 Don't use this issue to divide us. Learn from experience.
03:04 It's time for us here to strengthen our unity, defend our freedom, and lift the flag of our country.
03:14 [crowd cheering]
03:20 And we have to tell our friends, whether they are Muslims, Chinese, or Indians, Sabah or Sarawak,
03:28 this issue is the same issue.
03:32 Tell them, why are we shouting so loudly?
03:37 Because people are being killed.
03:40 Babies are being killed.
03:43 Women are being killed.
03:47 Houses are being destroyed.
03:49 Hospitals are being bombed.
03:52 How can we talk peacefully?
03:56 [crowd cheering]
03:59 So, I am stressed and angry.
04:03 We need to find a solution.
04:07 And I have started something new, with the support of our friends in the Prime Minister's party.
04:17 I am being criticized now.
04:19 I am being attacked by several European countries, the US, and of course, Israel.
04:26 And we have to be strong.
04:30 I am telling you, as long as I am given the mandate of the people, I will not accept that action.
04:39 We will fight.
04:43 [crowd cheering]
04:46 And don't ever think of threatening us.
04:52 Malaysia is a fiercely independent country.
04:56 We decide what is right.
05:00 We understand the meaning of freedom.
05:05 We are with the Palestinian people in the struggle.
05:11 [crowd cheering]
05:13 Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, inshallah.
05:17 [crowd cheering]
05:24 Malaysians were there from the days of Yasser Arafat, struggling for independent Palestine,
05:33 until today, and we will continue without fear.
05:40 Don't ever threaten Malaysians.
05:43 We have our right to express ourselves.
05:46 [crowd cheering]
05:50 We condemn aggression.
05:53 Imagine, we want America to be angry, and crush Russia,
06:03 because they took part of Ukraine, which is considered their territory.
06:09 Russia was crushed because they took part of Ukraine.
06:13 Why? Because of wrongdoing.
06:15 Why? Because of the knowledge of another country.
06:18 Why? Because of the contradiction between humanity and fundamental rights.
06:22 Israel entered the Arab country.
06:26 Israel attacked Palestine.
06:29 What kind of law is this?
06:31 Yes, this is the law of the jungle.
06:34 It's the law of the jungle.
06:38 [crowd cheering]
06:41 So, brothers and sisters,
06:43 I am pressing this, because I have received many accusations,
06:50 threats,
06:52 I call it, "You chose the wrong person."
06:57 [crowd cheering]
07:06 I affirm, Malaysia is a free and independent country.
07:10 And Malaysia will remain as a sovereign country,
07:16 which will defend the rights,
07:18 which will fight for the freedom and independence of the people of Palestine.
07:23 Long live Palestine!
07:25 Long live Palestine!
07:27 Long live Palestine!
07:29 Long live Palestine!
07:31 Palestine is independent!
07:34 Palestine is independent!
07:36 Palestine is independent!
07:39 God is great!
07:41 God is great!
07:43 God is great!
07:45 God is great!
07:47 God is great!
07:49 Peace be upon you.
07:51 [crowd cheering]
07:53 [crowd cheering]
07:55 [crowd cheering]
07:56 [crowd cheering]
07:58 [silence]
08:00 [BLANK_AUDIO]