Syed Hamid urges M'sia to set int'l precedent against genocide perpetrators


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian government has been strongly advised to set an international precedent by initiating legal proceedings in local courts against those responsible for acts of genocide.

In his keynote speech on Genocide Memorial Day (GMD) 2024, Former Foreign Minister Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar emphasised the importance of Malaysia's consistent participation in international discussions and taking legal actions to support Palestinians within the established international legal framework.

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