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Malaysia PM outraged over removal of Facebook post on Haniyeh assassination
Updated Aug 01, 2024, 03:02 PM Published Aug 01, 2024, 12:59 PM
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 1 accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was removed, in his government’s latest run-in with the firm over blocked content.
Muslim-majority Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian cause, and Datuk Seri Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh’s death, which was later removed.
Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran on July 31 has added fuel to concern that the conflict in Gaza is turning into a wider Middle East war.
Mr Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has said he has good relations with the Hamas political leadership but no links on a military level.
“Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice,” Mr Anwar posted on his Facebook page.
Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Aug 1.
Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said an explanation had been sought from Meta, and that it was unclear whether the posts had been automatically removed or taken down following a complaint.
Updated Aug 01, 2024, 03:02 PM Published Aug 01, 2024, 12:59 PM
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 1 accused Meta Platforms of cowardice after his Facebook post on the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was removed, in his government’s latest run-in with the firm over blocked content.
Muslim-majority Malaysia is a supporter of the Palestinian cause, and Datuk Seri Anwar had posted a video recording of his phone call with a Hamas official to offer condolences over Haniyeh’s death, which was later removed.
Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran on July 31 has added fuel to concern that the conflict in Gaza is turning into a wider Middle East war.
Mr Anwar, who met Haniyeh in Qatar in May, has said he has good relations with the Hamas political leadership but no links on a military level.
“Let this serve as a clear and unequivocal message to Meta: Cease this display of cowardice,” Mr Anwar posted on his Facebook page.
Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Aug 1.
Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said an explanation had been sought from Meta, and that it was unclear whether the posts had been automatically removed or taken down following a complaint.
