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Mapim urges Malaysia to establish annual Gaza remembrance day
The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations has called for October 7 to be designated as an annual day of remembrance for Gaza, seeking to keep international attention focused on the Palestinian territory.
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KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) has urged the establishment of an annual remembrance day on October 7 to commemorate events in Gaza and maintain global awareness of the situation there.
In a statement released on Monday, the Islamic organisation emphasised the importance of ensuring that international attention does not diminish on the Gaza issue, calling the proposed annual observance a means of sustaining collective memory and solidarity.
Mapim's call aligns with broader efforts among Malaysian civil society groups to maintain focus on the Palestinian territory. The organisation has previously advocated for various initiatives supporting Palestinian causes, reflecting the significant role such issues play in Malaysian public discourse and Muslim-majority sentiment in the country.
The proposal comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and as Malaysia continues to voice support for Palestinian rights through diplomatic channels and civil society engagement. Whether the Malaysian government will formally adopt such a remembrance day remains unclear.