KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia barred on Wednesday any Israeli or Israel-bound ships from docking at its ports, as outrage continues to rise over the growing Palestinian death toll in Gaza.
Public protests in support of Palestine have been regular in Malaysia since the beginning of the Israeli onslaught on Gaza in October.
Malaysia’s immediate ban on ships from Israeli shipping company ZIM, as well as any vessels bearing Israel’s flag, was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
“Malaysia also imposes a ban on any ship heading to Israel from loading cargo at Malaysian ports. These restrictions are also with immediate effect.”
Malaysia has no formal relations with Tel Aviv, while it has long been vocal in its support for Palestinian independence.
