Dr M: Losing hosting rights will not change our stance on Israel


  • Nation
  • Monday, 28 Jan 2019

PUTRAJAYA: Losing the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships will not affect Malaysia's stance on banning Israelis from entering the country, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

The Prime Minister said on Monday (Jan 28) that Malaysia had a right to make its stand on Israel, which it does not have any diplomatic relations with.

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