DEPOKPOS – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took decisive action by announcing that all Israeli citizens found in Malaysia will be expelled from the country.
In a statement to the media on Wednesday (July 15), Anwar stated that the Malaysian government will not compromise and will deport any Israeli citizens detected entering Malaysia.
He also emphasized Malaysia’s position that it has never recognized Israel.
“We are investigating. We don’t allow it. If there are any, of course, action must be taken. If there are Israeli citizens, they will be immediately expelled (from Malaysia) because we don’t recognize them,” Anwar said, as quoted by Bernama.
Anwar spoke about an investigation into allegations that Israeli citizens were detected entering Malaysia with dual citizenship documents. The incident was detected in the state of Johor.
Anwar emphasized that the authorities are handling the matter and the relevant ministries will soon provide details.
“All agencies have conducted investigations. I am confident that Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir will provide an answer,” he said.
On Tuesday (July 14), the Johor State Government urged the Ministry of Home Affairs and related agencies to investigate the operation of the “Network School” in Forest City, which allegedly involved Israeli nationals.
Johor Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the Israelis were believed to have used foreign passports to enter Malaysia to participate in the program. This has sparked public concern.