A voice for change: Malaysian confronts the UN on veto, Islamophobia and Palestine


Malaysia Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 28, 2024. - AFP

(Bernama Foreign News Service Senior Writer Nabilah Salleh, who covered the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that concluded on Saturday, wraps up the week long assembly highlighting Malaysia’s strong stance on veto power, Islamophobia, and Palestine.)

NEW YORK: Malaysia's presence at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this year has been marked by a series of bold statements, with a focus on justice for Palestine, reforming the UN and addressing the crisis in Myanmar as the country prepares for its Asean chairmanship in 2025.

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