Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamd at the Q&A session after the forum on The Future of Democracy in Asia at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs here on Monday (Oct 1). - AP Photo
SYDNEY (Reuters): Australia’s treasurer on Friday said Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had a history of anti-Jewish statements, in an escalating war of words over the possibility Australia might move its Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison proposed the embassy move during a local election campaign last month, sparking concern from Indonesia and Malaysia.
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