KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not compromise on national security following the detection of increased activity by foreign agents in the country, says the Communications Minister.
Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the movements of these agents were being continuously monitored by the police, with appropriate action to be taken to safeguard national security.
He said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail recently confirmed heightened activities of foreign agents in response to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s vocal stance in championing the Palestinian cause.
“There is no denying that since the government and the Prime Minister’s strong position on Gaza and Palestine, he has become one of the most closely monitored leaders in South-East Asia by these elements.
“Security is non-negotiable, and the police are constantly monitoring the situation. We are also regularly briefed, including through National Security Council meetings,” he said after launching the Gaza Humanitarian Virtual Reality (VR) Exhibition in conjunction with the “Sumud Nusantara Carnival” at Dataran Merdeka, Bernama reported.
Although the security situation remains under control, Fahmi said any potential risks should not be underestimated, as Malaysia’s position on Palestine is rooted in humanitarian principles rather than emotions.
He said Malaysia has been consistent in demanding an end to the war and atrocities of the Zionist regime in Gaza, while recognising the Palestinian right to statehood.
“The difference now is that our Prime Minister has successfully influenced the positions of several world leaders in a very positive way,” he said, naming former Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida and ex-Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte as among them.
Fahmi said the Japanese government remained committed in working with Malaysia and other nations to rebuild Gaza.
“They are keen to hold immediate discussions on the matter, and there has been no shift in their commitment,” he said.
On the “Gaza Time Tunnel” VR project developed by the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim), Fahmi said it offered visitors a deeply immersive experience of life in Palestine, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“I was very moved because they not only recreated the geography and architecture but also depicted specific incidents such as Apache helicopter strikes, tank attacks and recent heartbreaking tragedies.”
