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Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman

lines on the record: 28
first: 2011-09-24
most recent: 2017-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“That includes peacekeeping operations, peacebuilding, and development programmes in developing countries, especially in countries in areas of conflict. I wish to express my delegation’s full cooperation, support and commitment to working closely with the Secretary-General, all Member States and various stakeholders towards implementing the reform initiatives. Let us strengthen our resolve in fulfilling our collective responsibilities. i assure the Assembly of Malaysia’s continued support and commitment to the agenda of the United Nations and the work of the General Assembly.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“If it is to carry out its arduous tasks, the United Nations cannot afford to stand still and remain idle. Since taking over the helm of the Organization, the Secretary-General, together with the Secretariat, has initiated various efforts to make it more efficient, effective, agile and fit for purpose. Malaysia commends the dynamic leadership of the Secretary-General through his various reform initiatives, which include reviewing the peace and security architecture and enhancing the overall development system and United Nations management reform, among others. Malaysia is of the view that any major reform initiative that might include cost-cutting measures should not hamper or disrupt the Organization’s existing development efforts to achieve peace and a decent life for all.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“To that end, Malaysia reiterates the call for a global movement of moderates that Prime Minister Najib Razak made in 2010, with the aim of dousing the flames of hatred and halting the influence of extreme and myopic ideas of intolerance, xenophobia and racial hatred, among others. It is imperative that communities of different races, religions and cultures band together in seeking common peaceful aspirations and celebrating their diversity, rather than being influenced by and enticed into extremist traps. Malaysia therefore looks forward to bringing the initiative for a global movement of moderates to the United Nations through a draft resolution at this session. It is imperative that the voices of reason, tolerance and understanding drown out those that glorify the extremism that sows seeds of hatred among our communities.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“If we continue to enable the resolution to be deliberately weakened in a shameless manner, rendering it unimplementable, we will be guilty of deconstructing any two-State solution. Malaysia will continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. The plight of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees must not be ignored. In view of the Agency’s weakening financial situation, we urge the international community to strengthen its commitment to providing it with financial and other relevant assistance. In our fight against the scourge of violent extremism, Malaysia would like to reiterate the ongoing urgency of taking a moderate approach to countering the propagation of extremism and radicalization.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We remain extremely concerned about the lack of accountability for the Israeli occupying forces and the ongoing blockade of Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis. We are extremely dismayed at the diminishing prospect of peaceful coexistence as Israel’s illegal settlement activities continue unabated. The implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016), adopted on 23 December 2016, remains a challenge. In that regard, Malaysia reiterates its support for the work of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and its proactive approach regarding the need for a written quarterly report by the Secretary-General on the resolution’s implementation. We urge the international community, especially Member States, to continue to firmly support that vital call.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In the spirit of compassion and humanity, I call on the international community to support the humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh. Our collective failure to find a solution to the Palestinian question is totally unacceptable. The situation in Palestine remains daunting and appalling as Israel continues to violate international law with its heavy-handed approach to the defenceless Palestinians. As Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory marks its fiftieth year, we must continue to intensify our efforts to find a just and durable solution to the Palestinian question. Malaysia reiterates that any action by Israel aimed at imposing its laws, jurisdiction and administration on the holy city of Jerusalem is illegal and totally unacceptable.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“Although the Myanmar Government has given its repeated assurances that it will implement measures to resolve the issue, the recent incidents of violence have not assuaged our concerns or assured us that effective safeguards are being put in place on the ground. I therefore call on the Government of Myanmar to end the violence, stop the destruction of life and property and allow immediate, unimpeded access for the delivery of humanitarian aid. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend the Government of Bangladesh for all it has done in receiving almost half a million Rohingya refugees over the past three weeks. Sheltering such a huge number of refugees puts a strain on any country. Malaysia dispatched humanitarian aid to Bangladesh on 9 September and will do more.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In the past few weeks, we have seen a recurrence of violence instigated by a delusional and desperate militant group of Rohingya in Rakhine state. However, the subsequent clearance operations by Myanmar have claimed countless innocent civilian lives and caused more than 400,000 Rohingya to flee their homes. The indiscriminate violence perpetrated against the Rohingya during those operations is of grave concern to Malaysia and others. Such atrocities have unleashed a full-scale humanitarian crisis that the world simply cannot ignore and must be compelled to act on. If the current situation is not addressed judiciously, the desperate people of Rakhine state will become easy prey to recruitment by extremists, for which prolonged frustration, anger and deprivation provide a fertile breeding ground.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We are also seeing a convergence of new security threats emerging from irregular migration and transnational crime activities, which include terrorism, trafficking in persons, illicit drug trafficking, money- laundering and cybercrimes. The threats that we face today have an increasingly regional and international impact, affecting our economies and lives in ways that we have never experienced before. For that reason, Malaysia has made significant efforts to improve its legislation and enforcement capabilities by adopting a holistic approach to preventing and combating those heinous crimes. Sadly, as we devote our attention to peace, a decent life and a sustainable planet, there are people in the world who are suffering from horrifying crimes against humanity.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“In that connection, Malaysia reiterates its strong condemnation of the nuclear tests and missile launches of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which seriously undermined the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime. Malaysia calls on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to refrain from conducting further nuclear tests and missile launches, to halt its nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes and to comply fully with its international obligations in the interests of the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia joins other nations in stressing the need for an immediate resumption of peaceful dialogue and negotiations among the relevant parties with a view to finding a durable solution to the long- standing conflict.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“We were guided by the commitment of States to an instrument that is legally sound and feasible to implement, one that sends a powerful political message that nuclear weapons are categorically unacceptable. Malaysia strongly believes in continuing to strengthen and enhance legislative and collective enforcement capabilities in confronting international security threats, particularly the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and specifically to non-State actors. We remain steadfastly committed to our international obligations in the fields of disarmament and international security through various national, regional and international approaches.”
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“The review, which reports the actions and measures taken by Malaysia to advance the implementation of the SDGs, is testimony to Malaysia’s continued commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda. The Government of Malaysia strives to ensure that each and every Malaysian has an equitable share in the prosperity and wealth of the country and that no one is left behind. Earlier this week, Malaysia joined other Member States in signing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We are convinced that the political and legal impact of the Treaty will steer the international community collectively towards the elimination of nuclear weapons and the maintenance of a world free of nuclear weapons.”
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“In 2009, the Malaysian Government launched its new economic model, which features three new goals: high income, inclusivity and sustainability. Those pursuits continue to resonate well with the three components of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — economic growth, social needs and environmental protection. We have also adopted forward-looking development policies through the Eleventh Malaysia Plan, which spans the five years from 2016 to 2020, under the theme “Anchoring growth on people”. That development plan reaffirms the Malaysian Government’s commitment to a vision of growth anchored in the prosperity and well- being of its people, while protecting the environment and strengthening peace. In July, Malaysia presented its voluntary national review at the High-level Political Forum on SDGs.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“The theme of the Assembly’s seventy-second session, “Focusing on people: Striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet”, is most relevant and timely as we work collectively and individually to achieve all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. That journey will not be easy. Some have even proposed that it should be the only focus for the entire international community — to strive towards ensuring our future survival in an inclusive manner. We must strengthen our resolve and fulfil our promise to each and every citizen of the world that no one will be left behind. On that basis, Malaysia has always oriented its development agenda to accomplish that very promise. Sustainable development has been at the heart of Malaysia’s development approach since the 1970s.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“I congratulate Mr. Miroslav Lajčák on his election to the presidency of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session. I am confident that under his able stewardship, the General Assembly — the main deliberative and policy-making organ of the United Nations — will see substantial development and advancement in addressing the many challenges that our Organization faces today. I also congratulate His Excellency Mr. António Guterres on his appointment as the ninth Secretary- General. I assure him that his endeavour to make the United Nations an effective, relevant and august Organization has Malaysia’s fullest support and cooperation.”
2017-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 72 (2017)
“It must not remain beholden to the veto holders. In that respect, I return to the President’s theme. We need to adopt mediation in the search for peace. To that, I would add the principles of transformation and moderation. A combination of mediation, transformation and moderation will constitute a winning formula to realize lasting world peace. Let us take up the challenge with the fortitude required and together implement it for a united and a better world for all.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“As part of the transformation programme, Malaysia has taken a giant leap in reforming its internal security and emergency laws, which will be replaced by legislation to prevent subversive action, terrorism and organized crime. Malaysia is transforming and reforming itself to better adapt to a changing global landscape. We believe that the United Nations must do the same. We would like to see a comprehensive reform of the United Nations so that it will be able to face current realities and address present challenges. Most particularly, the Security Council should be comprehensively reformed to make it more legitimate, representative, democratic and transparent. The Council must be effective, transparent and accountable to the larger United Nations membership in order to strengthen its mediation capacities.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“We need a new financial architecture that will be transparent, equitable, representational and participatory and that will reduce volatility. Lessons can be learned from the economies of developing countries that embarked on economic reform and strengthened their financial institutions following the Asian financial crisis. Let us put pride aside and learn from each other. In our quest to move up the value chain and enhance competitiveness, Malaysia has embarked on its own transformation programmes based on the concept of One Malaysia, the Government transformation programme, the economic transformation programme and the new economic model.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“All States need to do their part in order to achieve more substantive progress in this area. Malaysia is committed to working with other Member States to realize the goal of a nuclear-weapon- free world. We will continue to advocate the total elimination of nuclear weapons through a nuclear weapons convention. To progress further on that issue, consensus is required on commencing the multilateral negotiations process. This, in turn, will require good faith on the part of the States possessing nuclear weapons. I call on all those States to demonstrate such good faith. It is apparent that the current international financial architecture is unable to cope with recent developments in the world financial markets. The World Bank has warned that we are about to enter a danger zone.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In moving towards the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, there are new thoughts on strengthening the institutional frameworks for the environment. If the current institutional frameworks are unable to meet the daunting environmental challenges, we may have to look at new mechanisms that are inclusive and participatory, with equitable decision-making responsibilities. Nuclear disarmament occupies a central role in the work of the United Nations. This is reflected by the fact that the very first resolution adopted by the General Assembly spoke, among other things, of “the elimination from national armaments of atomic weapons and of all other major weapons adaptable to mass destruction” (resolution 1(I), para. 5 (c)). Yet 65 years on, it remains a silent dream.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“As much as we are concerned about implementation failures, we are also concerned at the paralysing differences in on the areas of institutional framework and sustainable development. The failure of the Commission on Sustainable Development to deliver a successful outcome last May clearly demonstrated that. The lack of progress and unwillingness to honour commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is another example. We must ensure that the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, coupled with historical responsibility, is enshrined in all our endeavours to achieve a successful conclusion on climate change negotiations and sustainable development.”
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“We cannot turn a blind eye to the needs of States that are severely affected by natural calamities. The situation in Somalia has touched the hearts of many. For our part, Malaysia last month pledged $1 million to 11-51670 32 the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Trust Fund for Somalia and dispatched a humanitarian mission to mitigate the sufferings of our Somali brothers and sisters. A valiant Malaysian son lost his life carrying out this mission. However, such incidents will never deter us from continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to all other countries in need. In the field of the environment, we seem to be losing focus. We know that we are not lacking in good plans, but that we lack political will and the means to implement those agreed plans.”
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“We must ensure that the voices of moderation, which currently constitute the silent majority, prevail over those of extremism in efforts to find solutions to the growing challenges faced by the international community. There has been wide acceptance of this movement at the highest levels of global political leadership, such as the Asia-Europe Meeting and the East Asia Summit. More recently, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has endorsed the movement of moderates as its contribution to global developments. Malaysia will work diligently to ensure that the global movement of moderates will complement the ongoing activities of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and other intercultural and interfaith dialogues so that moderation will triumph over extremism.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Despite our continuing efforts to promote world peace and harmony, we still witness the increasing trend to perpetuate and fuel Islamophobia. There have been attempts to pit Islam against the West, demonize Islam and to link Islam with terrorism. Those irresponsible acts further intensify the divide between the broader Muslim world and the West. The real issue is not between Muslims and non-Muslims but between moderates and extremists in all religions, whether Islam, Christianity or Judaism. It is in light of the growing tide of extremist sentiments around the globe that the Prime Minister of Malaysia called for the creation of a global movement of moderates at this Assembly last year (see A/65/PV.19). This clarion call has come at the right moment in history.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“To compound the situation, while we address long-standing causes of international instability, non-traditional threats to peace and security, such as terrorism, pose additional challenges. As we share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in the 9/11 attack 10 years ago, we must strengthen our resolve to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. That can be achieved only by addressing the root causes of terrorism, which would cut off sympathy and support for those committing acts of terrorism. We must at the same time win the hearts and minds of the people to ensure that our victory over terrorism is not short-lived. But the winning of hearts and minds is only half of what I would call the battle of perceptions. The other half consists of combating expressions of extremist sentiments.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“This body and the Security Council have adopted numerous resolutions on Palestine, yet there has been no tangible outcome. We support the application of the Palestinians to the United Nations and welcome the readiness of both parties to hold talks on the basis of the existing international legal framework. In that connection, Malaysia fully supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to an independent State of Palestine, based on the two-State solution, taking into account the security concerns of both parties. For some time now, our world has been battered by unprecedented political challenges, devastating national calamities and financial crises. During that time, our institutions and mechanisms have seemed incapable of handling these challenges and the pace at which they surface.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Many in this body have spoken about the importance of settling disputes through mediation. Malaysia shares that view. In the final analysis, peace can be achieved only if people are willing to engage in mediation. Now, more than ever before, mediation must be made to work in the Middle East crisis, as it is the only option available for the achievement of lasting peace. Year after year after year, we have hoped for a peaceful and just resolution of the Palestinian issue. In the time that we have spent hoping, we have also come to realize that mediation is the only means of providing a sustainable resolution to all conflicts and crises. As such, all of us have a role to play in ensuring that it is effective. Patience and prudence have their merits, but patience and prudence must not result in paralysis.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. I have no doubt that, under your able leadership, the Assembly will be able to complete its 31 11-51670 deliberations and proceedings successfully. In that respect, I wish to assure you of Malaysia’s full support for your presidency. Permit me also to congratulate His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon on his reappointment as Secretary-General. The theme you have chosen for the general debate, “The role of mediation in the settlement of disputes by peaceful means”, is apt, fitting and timely. Indeed, the United Nations itself was established as an instrument of mediation to promote peace, security and stability among the nations of the world.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)