In a bold stance against what he perceives as complicity in injustice, former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has called upon the Ministry of Defense to take decisive action, demanding the immediate expulsion of two arms supplier giants, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems, from Malaysian soil.
Taking to his social media platform, Dr. Mahathir expressed vehement opposition to the presence of these companies within the country, citing their participation in the Defense and Service Asia (DSA) Exhibition and NATSEC Asia 2024 in the capital as a source of profound distress.
Highlighting their alleged role as primary suppliers of weaponry to the Israeli regime, Dr. Mahathir underscored the urgency of their removal, particularly in light of the ongoing atrocities inflicted upon the Palestinian population since October 7 of the previous year.
"Their brazen presence in Malaysia, facilitated by the DSA and NATSEC Asia 2024 in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, is nothing short of an affront to the struggles of the Palestinian people and the solidarity of Malaysians against the harrowing genocide unfolding in Gaza," Dr. Mahathir remarked.
He lamented the callousness of allowing these companies to participate in such events, condemning it as tantamount to condoning the bloodshed of innocent Palestinians, including defenseless children and infants. Such actions, he argued, constitute a betrayal of Malaysia's values and principles.
Dr. Mahathir's plea extends beyond the expulsion of Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems alone; he advocates for a broader rejection of any entity complicit in perpetuating the violence against Palestine. Asserting that Malaysia stands as a beacon of resistance against injustice, he reaffirmed the nation's unwavering stance against those who aid and abet in the suffering of the Palestinian people.
As his words reverberate across social and political spheres, Dr. Mahathir's call to action resonates deeply with those who share his commitment to justice and humanitarian principles. In the face of adversity, his unwavering voice serves as a rallying cry for compassion, solidarity, and unwavering defiance against oppression.
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